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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collections 
'  Early  American  Copper  &  American  Currency 

The  ..niversity  of  Alabama  Collection 

The  Edwin  M.  Ratten,  Sr.  Collection 

The  Gulf  Coast  Collection  of  Morgan  Dollars 

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The  Connor  Collection  of  World  Coins 


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LONG  BEACH 

SEPTEMBER,  1997 

featuring 

The  Mac  MacDonald  Collections 
of  Early  American  Copper  &  American  Currency 

The  University  of  Alabama  Collection 

The  Edwin  M.  Katten,  Sr.  Collection 

The  Gulf  Coast  Collection  of  Morgan  Dollars 

The  Jeroboam  Collection  of  Gem  Type 

The  Connor  Collection  of  World  Coins 

EXHIBITION  OF  LOTS 

Long  Beach  Convention  Center 
Long  Beach,  CA 

Tuesday,  September  9  •  9:00  am  -  7:00  pm 
Room  103C 

Wednesday,  September  10  •  11:00  am  -  7:00  pm 
Bourse  Area 


Thursday,  September  11  •  8:00  am  -  6:30  pm 
Bourse  Area 


Friday,  September  12  •  9:00  am  -  6:30  pm 
Bourse  Area 


Saturday,  September  13  •  9:00  am  - 11:30  am 
Bourse  Area 


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FAX  DEADLINE:  SEPTEMBER  8,  1997,  3:00  PM  CDT  (Central  Daylight  Time) 

Auctioneers:  Samuel  W.  Foose,  Leo  Frese 
California  Auctioneers’  License  Numbers: 

3062  16  63, 3062  16  64, 3062  16  65,  and  3062 16  66 

Cataloged  by: 

Mark  Van  Winkle,  Chief  Cataloger 

Del  Bland,  Jim  Jones,  Don  Ketterling,  Bob  Korver,  Greg  Lauderdale,  Jim  Matthews,  Will  Rossman,  Mike  Storeim,  and  Warren  Tucker 

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PUBLIC  AUCTION  AND  MAIL  BID  SALE 

Long  Beach  Convention  Center 
Long  Beach,  CA 
Room  103  B&C 

First  Session  •  Thursday,  September  11  •  1:00  pm 
Lots  5001-5395 

Second  Session  •  Thursday,  September  11  •  7:00  pm 
Lots  5396-6203 

Third  Session  •  Friday,  September  12  •  1:00  pm 
Lots  6204  -  6728 

Fourth  Session  •  Friday,  September  12  •  7:00  pm 
Lots  6729  -  7698 

Fifth  Session  •  Saturday,  September  13  •  9:00  am 
Lots  7699  -  8323 


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Dear  Fellow  Numismatist: 

Welcome  to  the  tri-annual  Long  Beach  Numismatic  Exposition.  Founded  by  Sam  Lopresto  nearly  forty  years  ago  and 
ably  administered  today  by  Ron  Gillio,  this  is  the  convention  that  all  other  commercial  endeavors  strive  to  emulate. 


Heritage  Numismatic  Auctions,  Inc.  is  delighted  to  once  again  host  this  Fall’s  auction.  We  have  an 
excellent  sale  for  you  highlighted  by  six  major  collections. 

The  First  of  these  is  the  Mac  MacDonald  collection  of  early  U.S.  copper  and  assorted  U.S.  coins  and 
currency.  Mr.  MacDonald  was  very  well  known  throughout  the  bourse  circuit  as  a  collector  who  was 
extremely  knowledgeable  in  Sheldon  varieties  of  large  cents.  He  put  many  an  hour  into  researching  these 
pieces.  Our  two  copper  cataloguers,  Jim  Matthews  and  Del  Bland,  were  amazed  at  the 
accuracy  of  his  attributions  and  the  number  of  pieces  with  outstanding 

provenances.  If  you  are  an  early  copper  aficionado,  this  is  an  excellent  sale  to  /MKHS 
attend.  Mr.  MacDonald  had  other  coins  including  a  nice  selection  of  U.S.  type 
and  currency  which  are  interspersed  throughout  this  catalogue.  It  is  through  the 
outstanding  assistance  of  Jim  Beasley  of  Tilden  Coins  in  Orlando,  Florida  that  Mr. 

MacDonald’s  collection  will  now  be  shared  with  the  numismatic  world. 


Chain  Cent 
Net  VF  25 


Our  second  major  assemblage  is  the  Edwin  M.  Katten,  Sr.  Collection.  Here  is  an 
outstanding  group  of  U.S.  dollars,  gold,  and  type  coins  assembled  nearly  three  generations  ago  in  the 
1920s  and  1930s.  The  1860-0  dollars  in  the  collection  are  a  story  in  themselves.  Rather  than  be 
redundant  and  relate  the  tale  of  those  coins  again,  may  I  recommend  that  you  review  these  pieces  in 
this  catalogue.  Their  story  is  close  to  unbelievable.  Greg  Rohan  who  worked  on  this 

consignment,  was  absolutely  astonished  when  he  first  saw  these  coins  —  and  you  will  be  too. 


1860-0  $1 
MS  65  NGC 


The  Gulf  Coast  Collection  of  Morgan  Dollars  gives  new  meaning  to  the  word  quality.  Coin  after 
coin  in  this  collection  is  superb.  Consider  just  these  ten  examples:  1879-CC  MS  65, 1885-S  MS  66, 
1886-S  MS  66,  1889-S  MS  66,  1893-0  MS  64,  1894  MS  65,  1895-0  MS  64,  1896-0  MS  64,  1897-0 
MS  64,  and  1900-0/CC  MS  66.  All  are  PCGS  certified,  brilliant,  and  well  struck.  In  other  words,  they 
were  hand  selected.  When  you  see  the  dollars  in  this  auction  you  will  be  overwhelmed. 


1894  $1 
MS  65  PCGS 


1895  $1 
PR  63  PCGS 


1 825  25$ 
MS  65  PCGS 


From  the  University  of  Alabama 
comes  a  significant  collection  of  both  U.S. 
and  foreign  material.  Highlighted  by  an  1895 
Morgan  in  PCGS  Proof  63,  this  is  a  collection  that 
was  assembled  over  a  sixty-year  period  through  donations  to  the  University 
from  grateful  supporters.  The  collection  includes  U.S. 
type  coins,  gold,  dollars,  and  copper  as  well 
as  a  large  assortment  of  foreign 
material. 


Another  major  collection  is  the 
Connor  Collection  of  World  Coins. 

Primarily  gold,  this  collection  is  an 
excellent  assemblage  of  gold  coinage  from  all  continents. 
Included  are  numerous  desirable  pieces  of  significant  rarity. 
Mr.  Connor  traveled  extensively  throughout  the  world  in  the 
military.  This  is  how  he  acquired  many  of  these  coins. 


1 927-S  25C 
MS  65  PCGS 


1753-J  Ferdinand  VI 
Peru  8-escudos 
XF 


1 853  Arrows  250 
MS  65  NGC 


1826  500 
MS  65  NGC 


Our  final  major  collection  is  the  Jeroboam  collection  of  gem  type.  Collected  by  a  successful  businessman  from  downstate 
Illinois,  these  coins  highlight  the  type  coins  in  the  sale. 


1838  500 
MS  64  NGC 


People  ask  us  sometimes,  “Where  do  you  get  all  these  coins?"  One  reason  is  because  of  conventions  like  Long  Beach.  If  I  were  consigning, 
I’d  want  my  material  in  this  sale.  This  is  the  auction  in  which  to  bid,  for  this  is  the  sale  that  has  the  coins. 


Sincerely, 


r\ 


Bob  Merrill 
Director 


Stuart  “Mac”  MacDonald 


As  remembered  by  Bill  Cairns 


Stuart  “Mac”  MacDonald  was  born  July  5, 1913  in 
Detroit,  Michigan.  He  graduated  from  Rochester  High 
School  and  later  attended  Detroit  College  of  Law.  He  lived 
in  New  Baltimore,  Michigan  for  the  last  54  years  of  his 
life,  and  for  many  years  wintered  at  his  home  in  Vero 
Beach,  Florida.  He  is  survived  by  his  wife  Velma,  his 
daughter  Marcia  Teeter,  three  grandchildren  and  one 
great-grandchild. 

Mac  was  a  man  of  many  talents,  as  displayed  by  his 
personal  dedication  and  his  ability  to 
inspire  people  to  reach  a  common 
goal.  In  the  early  1940s,  he  recognized 
the  potential  of  plastics  when  their 
industrial  uses  were  quite  new.  His 
first  factory  was  in  New  Baltimore, 

Michigan,  where  he  made  bomb  fuses 
for  firing  mechanisms;  he  was 
honored  by  the  U.S.  Navy  for  his 
design  of  the  bazooka  fuse.  By  1945, 

Mac  moved  to  a  new  plant  where  he 
specialized  in  “injection  molding" 
of  thermal  plastics.  The 
company  expanded  into  seven 
various  plants  that  were 
collectively  known  as  the 
MacDonald  Group.  By  1953, 
he  was  thrilled  that  his  plastic 
and  other  products  were  “found 
nationwide,  on  almost  every 


automobile  and  in  most  homes.”  He  was  one 
of  the  early  members  of  the  Plastic  Pioneers 
Association. 


Mac’s  outgoing  personality  was 
reflected  in  his  strong  sense  of  civil  and 
social  duty.  He  became  part  of  the 
communities  where  his  products  were  made, 
and  he  was  willing  to  work  for  the  betterment 
of  those  communities.  He  played  a 
substantial  role  in  the  reorganization  of  the  ‘one-room’ 
school  district  now  known  as  the  Anchor  Bay  School 
District.  As  City  Councilman  and  Civic  Club  president,  he 
inaugurated  the  first  Bay-Rama  festival,  which  is  a  local 
benefit  that  successfully  continues  today.  His 
philanthropic  contributions  included  the  design, 
construction  and  donation  of  a  new  library,  now  known 


as  the  MacDonald  Public  Library.  He  also  donated  a  large 
tract  of  land  for  a  future  high  school  and  other 
educational  facilities.  A  local  publication  recently 
acknowledged  that  “generations  to  come  will  benefit 
from  the  vision  and  benevolence  of  Stuart  MacDonald.” 

Mac  was  also  an  avid  flier,  who  owned  and  flew  his 
own  single-engine  plane  on  many  short  and  long  trips, 
including  the  Caribbean  and  one  trip  to  South  America. 
He  was  a  world  traveler,  and  an  early  member  of  the 
Nomad  Club  of  Detroit.  The  club  has  a  long  itinerary  of 
global  destinations  for  members,  and  a  recent  newsletter 
noted  that  Mac  and  his  wife  had  traveled  over  300,000 
Nomad  miles  on  various  trips.  The  newsletter  also  noted 

that  he  is  best  remembered  for  his 
participation  in  the  design  and 
construction  of  the  magnificent 
Nomad  World  Terminal. 


1800  NC-3 


Mac  also  used  his  vigor  and 
dedication  in  assembling  his 
numismatic  legacy,  as  evidenced  by 
the  breadth  of  his  collections  of  U.S. 
gold  coins,  U.S.  currency, 
commemoratives,  Morgan,  and  Peace 
Dollars.  His  greatest  challenge 
surfaced  when  he  was  introduced  to 
the  wide  variety  of  half  cents  and 
large  cents;  the  perseverance  required 
to  attribute  the  many  varieties 
appealed  to  him.  He  assembled  one  of 
the  finest  collections  available  today, 
and  was  well  known  to  collectors  of 
early  copper  for  his  knowledge  in 
the  field  and  for  his  participation 
in  many  auctions.  Bob  Grellman 
was  a  close  friend  of  Mac’s,  and 
assisted  him  by  providing  continuing 
information  and  verification  of 
attributions.  Mac  was  a  member  of  the 
American  Numismatic  Association 
and  also  an  active  member  in  the 
local  Treasure  Coast  Coin  Club, 
where  he  was  always  encouraging 
young  collectors.  The  Club  plans  to 
present  an  annual  award  in  his 
memory. 

Mac  is  missed,  but  his  beautiful 


collection  is  now  being  made  available  for  others  to 
purchase  and  appreciate. 


Edwin  M.  Katten,  Sr. 

As  remembered  by  Edwin  M.  Katten,  Jr 


suits  in  gratitude  for  saving  the  coin  for  him.  I  am  not 
sure  what  seersucker  suits  retailed  for  in  1933,  but  my 
guess  is  that  his  cost  as  a  manufacturer  was  not  over 
$3.00!  That  coin  was  sold  in  1946  for  $2,800. 


My  father,  Edwin  Katten  Sr.,  was  born  in  Mexia, 

Texas  on  November  14, 1893,  and  passed  away  in  Mexia 
on  January  5, 1950.  Even  though  he  was  born  and  died  in 
Mexia,  he  actually  lived  the  major  portion  of  his  life  in 
New  Orleans,  Louisiana,  hometown  of  both  of  his 
parents.  After  attending  school  in  Mexia  through  the 
tenth  grade,  he  went  to  work  immediately  in  New  Orleans 
as  a  retail  store  salesman.  He  later 
joined  his  brother  in  the  men’s 
clothing  manufacturing  business. 

At  a  young  age,  he  developed  an 
interest  in  coin  collecting.  He  was 
artistic  with  beautiful  penmanship. 

His  interest  in  coins  was  not  only  for 
their  value  as  a  collectible,  but 
because  he  appreciated  the  inherent 
beauty  of  the  engravings.  As  a  child 
and  a  teenager,  I  remember  him 
poring  over  coins  in  the  evening;  in 
the  1930s,  this  was  a  form  of 
entertainment  for  him.  He  taught 
me  about  the  quality  of  coins,  and 
showed  me  how  to  properly 
handle  coins  by  their  edges. 

I  was  also  admonished  to 
never  attempt  to  clean  a 
valuable  coin. 

Apparently,  when  he 
began  collecting  coins,  he 
established  friendships  with 
several  bank  tellers,  including 
one  at  the  Federal  Reserve 
Bank  in  New  Orleans.  These  friends  would 
hold  coins  aside  for  him  when  they  received 
one  they  thought  would  be  of  interest. 

The  teller  at  the  Federal  Reserve 
Bank  held  back  several  gold  coins 
for  him  when  gold  was  called  in 
during  the  early  thirties.  One 
coin  in  particular  that  he  received 
that  way  was  a  Baldwin  $20  gold 
piece,  which  he  always  said  was  the 
most  valuable  coin  in  his  collection; 
he  redeemed  the  coin  for  its  face  value, 
and  gave  the  teller  two  seersucker 


My  father  was  a  member  of  the  New  Orleans  Coin 
Club  and  also  belonged  to  the  American  Numismatic 
Association.  He  watched  the  newspaper  and  listened  to 
the  radio  for  stories  about  coins.  Somehow,  he  heard  that 
some  kids  had  found  a  bag  of  coins  in  the  chimney  of  an 
old  house  that  was  being  demolished  in  New  Orleans.  He 
found  the  kids  and  bought  eleven  1860-0  mint  state 

silver  dollars  from  them. 
Apparently,  this  hoard  had  been 
placed  in  the  chimney  just  before 
the  Civil  War  and  then  forgotten. 

My  father’s  coins  came  to  me 
at  the  time  of  his  death.  The 
receipts  from  this  collection  are 
to  be  placed  in  a  Charitable  Trust 
that  will  be  used  for  charitable 
contributions  during  my  lifetime, 
my  children’s  lifetimes,  and 
hopefully  will  continue  through 
future  generations. 


Terms  and  Conditions  of  Sale 


This  is  a  public  auction  and  mail-bid  sale  held  by  Heritage  Numismatic  Auctions,  Inc.  a 
liceased  or  bonded  auctioneer  (the  “Auctioneer"). 

THE  CONSIGNOR  OF  PROPERTY  MAY  PARTICIPATE  IN  THE  AUCTION  BY 
BID  AND  MAY  PURCHASE  HIS  LOT(S)  FROM  THE  AUCTION  SALE.  Notice  of 

the  consignor’s  liberty  to  bid  in  the  sale  on  his  lots  is  hereby  made  in  accordance  with  Article 
2 1 1  the  Tex  is  Uniform  Commercial  Code.  A  CONSIGNOR  IS  REQL'IRED  TO  PLACE 
HIS  BIDS  ON  HIS  PROPERTY  NO  LATER  THAN  48  HOURS  PRIOR  TO  THE 
COMMENCEMENT  OF  THE  AUCTION.  IF  THE  CONSIGNOR  IS  THE 
SUCCESSFUL  BIDDER  ON  HIS  LOT(S)  AND  HAS  FAILED  TO  PLACE  HIS  BIDS 
ON  THOSE  LOTS  MORE  THAN  48  HOURS  PRIOR  TO  THE  AUCTION,  THEN 
THE  CONSIGNOR  IS  REQUIRED  TO  PAY  BOTH  THE  APPROPRIATE 
SELLER’S  FEE  AND  BUYER’S  FEE.  IF  THERE  IS  A  RESERVE  BID  ON  A  LOT, 
BIDDING  WILL  GENERALLY  OPEN  AT  80%  OF  THE  RESERVE  BID. 

3.  The  Auctioneer  may  not  withdraw  any  lot  after  a  call  for  bids  has  been  made  with  respect  to 
that  lot.  The  highest  bidder  acknowledged  by  Auctioneer  shall  be  the  buyer.  In  the  event  of 
any  dispute  between  bidders,  the  Auctioneer  may  at  his  sole  discretion  immediately  put  the 
lot  up  for  sale  again.  The  Auctioneer's  decision  shall  be  final  and  binding  upon  all  bidders. 


A  buyer’s  premium  is  charged  in  addition  to  the  successful  bid.  The  applicable 
buyer’s  premium  for  this  Auction  Sale  is  an  amount  equal  to  fifteen  (15%)  percent  of 
the  successful  bid  on  lots  valued  up  to  $50,000.  On  lots  realizing  over  $50,000,  the 
buyer’s  premium  will  be  15%  on  the  first  $50,000,  plus  a  10%  buyer’s  premium  on 
any  amount  above  $50,000.  Collectively,  these  buyer’s  premiums  are  hereafter 
referred  to  as  the  “Buyer's  Fee". 


4.  A  consignor  who  has  placed  his  bids  on  his  lots  more  than  48  hours  prior  to  the  Auction  Sale 
may  pay  a  different  fee  than  the  Buyer’s  Fee.  The  Buyer’s  Fee  and/or  such  fee  are  payable  by 
the  consignor-buyer  as  part  of  the  total  purchase  price. 

5.  All  bids  are  to  be  per  lot  as  numbered  in  this  catalog,  and  no  lots  will  be  broken.  The 
Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  group  two  or  more  lots  together,  or  to  withdraw,  prior  to  a 
call  for  bids,  any  lot  or  lots  from  the  sale.  Bids  will  be  accepted  in  whole  dollar  amounts  only. 


pay  the  maximum  statutory  processing  tees  and  late  charges  set  by  applicable  state  law. 

8.  Bidders  who  do  not  have  established  credit  with  the  Auctioneer  must  furnish  satisfactory 
credit  and  two  numismatic  references  well  in  advance  of  the  sale  date,  or  send  a  deposit  of 
25%  of  their  bids  which  is  applicable  to  purchases.  Any  portion  of  such  deposit  not  used  will 
be  promptly  refunded  after  the  sale. 

9.  All  bidders  who  have  mailing  addresses  outside  the  United  States  of  America,  the  Territories 
of  the  USA,  Canada  or  Mexico,  or  have  addresses  through  the  U.S.  Military,  must  deposit 
with  the  Auctioneer  25%  of  the  total  amount  bid  in  United  States  dollars.  Any  portion  of 
such  deposit  not  used  will  he  promptly  refunded  after  the  sale.  Also,  persons  who  have  APO 
or  FPO  box  numbers  must  deposit  25%. 

10  The  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  require  payment  in  full  before  delivery  of  the 

merchandise  to  the  buyer.  BIDDER  PERSONALLY  GUARANTEES  PAYMENT  OF 
ALL  SUCCESSFUL  BID(S),  AND  IF  A  CORPORATION,  AN  OFFICER  OR 
PRINCIPAL  IN  THE  CORPORATION  AGREES  TO  PERSONALLY 
GUARANTEE  SUCH  PAYMENT.  Title  shall  not  pass  to  the  successful  bidder  until  all 
invoices  are  paid  in  full.  It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  buyer  to  provide  adequate  insurance 
coverage  for  the  coins  once  they  are  in  his  possession.  Risk  of  loss  shall  be  borne  by  the 
buyer  following  Auctioneer’s  delivery  to  a  shipper. 

1 1 .  The  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  refuse  to  honor  any  bid  or  to  limit  the  amount  of  any 
bid  which,  in  his  opinion,  is  not  submitted  in  “Good  Faith”,  or,  as  the  case  dictates,  is  not 
supported  by  satisfactory  credit  and  numismatic  references,  as  the  Auctioneer  in  its  sole 
discretion  shall  determine.  A  bid  is  considered  not  made  in  “Good  Faith”  when  it  is  made  by 
an  insolvent  or  irresponsible  person,  or  a  person  under  the  age  of  eighteen.  Auctioneer 
reserves  the  right  to  exclude  any  person  it  deems  in  its  sole  opinion  is  disruptive  to  the  Sale 
or  is  otherwise  commercially  unsuitable.  Regardless  of  the  disclosure  of  his  identity,  any  hid 
by  a  consignor  or  his  agent  is  deemed  to  he  made  in  “Good  Faith”.  In  the  event  a  successful 
bidder  fails  to  pay  all  amounts  due,  the  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  resell  the 
merchandise  and  the  buyer  agrees  to  pay  for  the  reasonable  costs  of  such  a  sale,  including  a 
10%  seller’s  commission,  and  also  to  pay  any  difference  between  the  resale  price  and  the  price 
of  his  previously  successful  hid.  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  rescind  the  sale  in  the  event 
of  nonpayment  or  breach  of  warranty  of  claim  to  ownership. 


6.  All  sales  are  strictly  for  cash  in  United  States  dollars.  Cash  includes:  U.S.  currency,  travelers 
checks,  bank  money  orders,  all  subject  to  reporting  requirements,  and  credit  cards,  either 
Visa™  or  MasterCard™.  Credit  Cards  are  subject  to  the  following  limitations:  a)  sales  are  only 
to  the  cardholder,  b)  purchases  are  shipped  to  the  credit  card  holder’s  registered  and  verified 
address,  c)  Auctioneer  may  preapprove  the  cardholder’s  credit  line,  d)  a  credit  card  transaction 
may  not  be  used  in  conjunction  with  any  other  financing  or  extended  terms  offered  by  the 
Auctioneer,  and  must  transact  upon  invoice  presentation,  e)  rights  of  return  are  governed  by 
these  Terms  and  Conditions  which  supercede  those  conditions  promulgated  by  the  card  issuer, 
0  floor  bidders  must  present  their  card.  Personal  or  corporate  checks  may  he  subject  to  clearing 
before  the  delivery  of  the  purchases. 

Payment  is  due  upon  closing  of  the  auction  session,  upon  invoice,  or  lot  pick-up  at  the  auction 
sale.  THE  AUCTIONEER  RESERVES  THE  RIGHT  TO  VOID  A  SALE  IF 
PAYMENT  IN  FULL  OF  THE  INVOICE  IS  NOT  RECEIVED  BY  THE 
AUCTIONEER  WITHIN  15  DAYS  AFTER  THE  DATE  OF  THE  INVOICE.  Lots 
delivered  in  the  States  of  Texas,  California,  and  Florida  are  subject  to  all  applicable  state  and 
local  taxes,  unless  appropriate  permits  are  on  file  with  us. 

Shipping  and  handling  charges  will  be  added  to  invoices  for  the  lots  delivered  by  mail.  The 
minimum  handling  charge  is  $  10.00  plus  $0.25  per  coin,  except  on  large  lots  where  the  charge 
is  based  upon  weight  and  package  size. 


7. 


Successful  overseas  bidders  shall  provide  written  shipping  instructions  to  the  Auctioneer  for  any 
f  its  to  be  delivered  outside  of  the  United  States,  including  specified  customs  declarations.  Any 
risk  i  it  l<  iss  during  shipment  will  be  borne  by  the  buyer  following  Auctioneer’s  delivery  to  the 
designated  common  carrier.  All  shipping  charges  will  be  borne  by  the  successful  bidder. 


If  the  auction  invoice(s)  submitted  by  the  Auctioneer  is  not  paid  in  full  when  due,  the 
unpaid  balance  will  hear  interest  at  the  highest  rate  permitted  by  law  until  paid,  and  if  the 
Auctioneer  refers  the  invoice(s)  to  an  attorney  for  collection,  the  buyer  agrees  to  pay 
irri  rney  s  fees,  court  costs,  and  other  collection  costs  incurred  by  the  Auctioneer,  including 
reimbursement  t.  >r  the  time  spent  by  attorneys  employed  by  Auctioneer  or  its  affiliates  in  the 
o  Electing  of  the  debt,  at  a  rare  comparable  to  the  hourly  rate  of  independent  attorneys. 

I  he  sin  ,  >  s^ful  bidder,  purchaser  and/or  Auction  participant  agrees,  in  consideration  of 
his  participation  in  the  auction,  that  all  disputes  in  any  way  relating  to,  arising  under, 
onnected  with,  or  ini  idental  to  these  Terms  and  Conditions  and  his  purchases  or  default 
in  payment  thereof  shall  he  litigated,  if  at  all  (See  Arbitration  Provision  in  Paragraph  19), 
ex*  losrvelv  in  the  Courts  of  the  State  of  Texas,  in  Dallas  County,  Texas,  and  if  necessary 
ihe  orresponding  appellate  courts.  The  successful  bidder,  purchaser  or  Auction 


participant  also  expressly  submits  himself  to  the  personal  jurisdiction  of  the  State  of 

Texas.  In  the  event  that  a  1  i.klrf  s  payment  is  dishonored  or  not  made  timely,  bidder  shall 


12.  THE  AUCTIONEER  SHALL  HAVE  A  LIEN  AGAINST  THE  MERCHANDISE 
PURCHASED  BY  THE  BUYER  AND  ANY  OTHER  PROPERTY  OF  THE  BUYER 
THEN  HELD  BY  THE  AUCTIONEER  TO  SECURE  PAYMENT  OF  THE  AUCTION 
INVOICE(S)  AND  ANY  OTHER  AMOUNTS  DUE  THE  AUCTIONEER  FROM 
THE  BUYTR,  WITH  RESPECT  TO  WHICH  THE  AUCTIONEER  SHALL  HAVE 
ALL  THE  RIGHTS  OF  A  SECURED  CREDITOR  UNDER  ARTICLE  9  OF  THE 
TEXAS  UNIFORM  COMMERCIAL  CODE.  In  addition,  with  respect  to  payment  of  the 
auction  invoice(s),  the  buyer  waives  any  and  all  rights  of  offset  he  might  otherwise  have  against 
the  Auctioneer  and  the  consignor  of  the  merchandise  included  on  the  invoice. 

13.  THE  AUCTIONEER  SHALL  HAVE  THE  RIGHT  TO  OFFSET  THE  UNPAID 
AMOUNT  OF  ANY  AUCTION  INVOICES(S)  AGAINST  ANY  AMOUNT  THEN 
DUE  TO  THE  BUYER  BY  THE  AUCTIONEER  OR  AFFILIATES  OF  THE 
AUCTIONEER. 

14-  No  buy  or  unlimited  bids  will  be  accepted.  Mail/FAX  bidders  will  be  awarded  lots  at 

approximately  a  5-10%  advance  over  the  second  highest  hid.  No  additional  commission  is 
charged  for  executing  mail  or  FAX  bids.  The  Buyer’s  Fee  will  apply  to  all  successful  bids. 

15.  The  Auctioneer  cannot  be  responsible  for  your  errors  in  bidding,  so  check  your  bid  sheet 
carefully.  When  identical  mail  or  FAX  bids  are  submitted,  preference  is  given  to  the  first 
received.  If  a  mail/FAX  bidder  and  a  floor  bidder  have  called  identical  bids,  the  decision  of 
the  Auctioneer  and  declaration  of  the  winning  bidder  is  final.  The  Auctioneer  is  not 
responsible  for  executing  mail  bids  or  FAX  bids  received  on  or  after  the  day  the  first  lot  is 
sold,  NOR  IS  THE  AUCTIONEER  RESPONSIBLE  FOR  PROPER  EXECUTION  OF 
BIDS  SUBMITTED  BY  TELEPHONE,  nor  mail  or  FAX  bids  submitted  in  person  once 
the  auction  begins.  To  ensure  the  greatest  accuracy,  your  bids  should  be  entered  on  the 
standard  bid  sheet  form  and  be  received  at  the  Auctioneer’s  place  of  business  at  least  two 
business  davs  in  advance  of  the  sale  date.  LOTS  WON  BY  MAIL  BIDDERS  WILL  NOT 
BE  DELIVERED  AT  THE  AUCTION. 

1 6.  Estimates  will  be  given  upon  written  request.  It  is  recommended  that  bidden  approach  or  exceed  tire 
estimates  in  order  to  increase  the  chances  of  bidding  successfully. 

17.  NO  WARRANTY,  WHETHER  EXPRESSED  OR  IMPLIED,  IS  MADE  WITH 
RESPECT  TO  ANY  ADJECTIVAL  OR  NUMERICAL  DESCRIPTION 
CONTAINED  IN  THIS  CATALOG.  Auctioneer  is  selling  only  such  right  or  title  to  the 
coins  being  sold  as  Auctioneer  may  have  by  virtue  of  consignment  agreements  on  the  date  ot 
sale  and  disclaims  any  warranty  of  title  to  the  coins.  Any  description  of  the  coins  contained 
in  this  catalog  is  for  the  sole  purpose  of  identifying  the  coins,  and  no  dew  ription  ot  coins  ha> 
been  made  part  of  the  basis  ot  the  bargain  or  has  created  any  express  warranty  that  the  gixxls 


would  conform  to  any  description  made  by  the  Auctioneer.  Auctioneer  disclaims  any 
warranty  of  merchantability  or  fitness  for  any  particular  purposes. 

Coins  sold  referencing  a  third-party  grading  service  (“Certified  Coins”)  are  sold  “as  is” 
without  any  express  or  implied  warranty,  except  for  a  guarantee  by  Auctioneer  that  the 
Certified  Coins  are  genuine.  Certain  warranties  may  be  available  from  the  grading  services 
and  the  bidder  is  referred  to  the  following  services  for  details  of  any  such  warranties: 

ANACS,  P.O.  Box  182141,  Columbus,  Ohio  43218-2141;  Hallmark  Grading  Service,  Inc., 
P.O.  Box  2879,  Woburn,  MA  01888;  International  Numismatic  Society  (INS),  P.O.  Box 
66555,  Washington,  DC  20035;  Numismatic  Certification  Institute,  Inc.,  Heritage  Plaza, 
Highland  Park  Village,  Dallas,  Texas  75205-2788;  Numismatic  Guaranty  Corporation 
(NGC),  P.O.  Box  1776,  Parsippany,  NJ  07045;  Professional  Coin  Grading  Service  (PCGS), 
PO  Box  9458,  Newport  Beach,  CA  92658. 

All  non-certified  coins  are  guaranteed  genuine,  but  are  not  guaranteed  as  to  grade,  since 
grading  is  a  matter  of  opinion.  Grading  is  an  art,  not  a  science,  and  therefore  the  opinion 
rendered  by  the  Auctioneer  may  not  agree  with  the  opinion  of  others  (including  trained 
experts),  and  the  same  expert  may  not  grade  the  same  coin  with  the  same  grade  at  two 
different  times.  Auctioneer  has  graded  the  non-certified  coins,  in  the  Auctioneer’s  opinion, 
to  their  current  interpretation  of  the  American  Numismatic  Association’s  standards  as  of  the 
date  the  catalog  was  prepared.  There  is  no  guarantee  or  warranty  implied  or  expressed  that 
the  grading  standards  utilized  by  the  Auctioneer  will  meet  the  standards  of  ANACS,  NCI, 
INS,  PCGS,  NGC,  or  any  other  grading  service  at  any  time  in  the  future.  Auctioneer  offers 
no  opinion  as  to  the  validity  of  a  grade  assigned  by  any  third-party  grading  service.  Due  to 
changing  grading  standards  over  time  and  to  possible  mishandling  of  coins  by  subsequent 
owners,  the  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  grade  coins  differently  than  shown  on  certificates 
from  any  grading  service  that  accompany  the  coins.  For  the  same  reason  as  stated  above,  the 
Auctioneer  reserves  thefight  to  grade  coins  differently  than  the  grades  shown  in  the  catalog 
should  such  coins  be  reconsigned  to  any  future  auction. 

No  lots  may  be  returned  without  a  written  request  by  the  successful  bidder  and  the  written 
approval  of  the  Auctioneer.  In  the  unlikely  event  of  returning  a  lot,  the  mail  bidder  must 
notify  Bob  Korver  in  writing  of  the  bidder’s  intent,  and  such  notice  must  be  mailed  within 
three  (3)  days  of  the  mail  bidder’s  receipt  of  the  lot.  Any  lot  that  is  to  be  returned  (for  any 
reason  other  than  authenticity)  must  be  received  in  our  offices  within  30  days  from  the  date 
of  sale.  AFTER  THAT  30  DAY  PERIOD,  NO  LOTS  MAY  BE  RETURNED  FOR 
REASONS  OTHER  THAN  LACK  OF  AUTHENTICITY.  NO  CERTIFIED  COINS 
MAY  BE  RETURNED  BECAUSE  OF  POSSIBLE  DIFFERENCES  OF  OPINION 
WITH  RESPECT  TO  THE  GRADE  OFFERED  BY  ANY  THIRD-PARTY 
ORGANIZATION,  DEALER,  OR  SERVICE.  There  are  absolutely  no  exceptions  to  this 
policy.  Lots  returned  must  be  housed  intact  in  the  original  holder.  No  lots  purchased  by  floor 
bidders  may  be  returned  (including  those  bidders  acting  as  agents  for  others).  Late  remittance 
for  purchases  may  be  considered  just  cause  to  revoke  all  return  privileges.  The  sale  is  not  on 
approval. 

18.  ALTHOUGH  CONSENSUS  GRADING  IS  EMPLOYED  BY  MOST  GRADING 
SERVICES,  IT  SHOULD  BE  NOTED  AS  A  FORESAID  THAT  GRADING  IS  NOT 
AN  EXACT  SCIENCE.  IN  FACT,  IT  IS  ENTIRELY  POSSIBLE  THAT  IF  A  COIN 
WAS  BROKEN  OUT  OF  A  PLASTIC  HOLDER  AND  WAS  RESUBMITTED  TO 
ANOTHER  GRADING  SERVICE  OR  EVEN  THE  SAME  SERVICE,  THE  COIN 
COULD  COME  BACK  A  DIFFERENT  GRADE. 

Certification  does  not  guarantee  protection  against  the  normal  risks  associated  with 
potentially  volatile  markets. 

The  degree  of  liquidity  for  certified  coins  will  vary  according  to  general  market  conditions 
and  the  particular  coin  involved.  For  some  coins  there  may  be  no  active  market  at  all  at 
certain  points  in  time. 

19.  The  descriptions  provided  in  this  catalog  are  intended  solely  for  the  use  of  those  bidders  who 
do  not  have  the  opportunity  to  view  the  lots  prior  to  bidding.  All  bidders  who  have  inspected 
the  lots  prior  to  the  auction  will  not  be  granted  any  return  privileges,  except  for  reasons  of 
authenticity.  It  is  presumed  that  all  floor  bidders  have  inspected  the  lots  prior  to  bidding. 
THEREFORE,  LOTS  PURCHASED  BY  FLOOR  BIDDERS  ARE  “AS  IS”  AND  MAY 
NOT  BE  RETURNED.  Floor  bidders  include  those  bidders  acting  either  through  an  agent 
or  as  agents  for  others.  No  claims  of  any  kind  (except  for  reasons  of  authenticity)  can  be 
considered  after  the  settlements  have  been  made  with  the  consignors.  Any  dispute  after  the 
settlement  date,  OCTOBER  28,  1997,  is  strictly  between  the  bidder  and  consignor  without 
involvement  or  responsibility  of  the  Auctioneer.  The  Auctioneer  or  affiliates  may  consign 
items  to  be  sold  in  this  auction  sale,  and  may  bid  on  those  items  or  any  other  in  the  sale. 
THE  AUCTIONEER  OR  AFFILIATES  EXPRESSLY  RESERVES  THE  RIGHT  TO 
MODIFY  ITS  BIDS  ON  THESE  ITEMS  OR  ANY  OTHERS  AT  ANY  TIME  BASED 
UPON  DATA  MADE  KNOWN  TO  THE  AUCTIONEER  OR  ITS  AFFILIATE.  In 
the  event  of  an  attribution  error,  the  Auctioneer  may,  at  the  Auctioneer’s  sole  discretion, 
correct  the  error  orally  at  the  sale,  or,  if  discovered  at  a  later  date,  to  refund  the  buyer’s 
money  without  further  obligation.  Under  no  circumstances  shall  the  obligation  of  the 
Auctioneer  to  any  bidder  be  in  excess  of  the  Buyer’s  Fee  for  any  lot  in  dispute.  IF  ANY 


DISPUTES  ARISE  REGARDING  PAYMENT,  AUTHENTICITY,  OR  GRADING 
OR  ANY  OTHER  MATTER  PERTAINING  TO  THE  SALE,  THE  BIDDER  OR  A 
PARTICIPANT  IN  THE  AUCTION  SALE  AND/OR  THE  AUCTIONEER  AGREE 
THAT  THE  DISPUTE  SHALL  BE  SUBMITTED,  IF  OTHERWISE  MUTUALLY 
UNRESOLVED,  TO  BINDING  ARBITRATION  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH  THE 
RULES  OF  THE  PROFESSIONAL  NUMISMATISTS  GUILD  (PNG)  OR 
AMERICAN  ARBITRATION  ASSOCIATION  (A.A.A.).  THE  A.A.A. 
ARBITRATION  SHALL  BE  CONDUCTED  UNDER  THE  PROVISIONS  OF  THE 
FEDERAL  ARBITRATION  ACT  WITH  LOCALE  IN  DALLAS,  TEXAS.  IF  AN 
ELECTION  IS  NOT  MADE  WITHIN  TEN  (10)  DAYS  OF  AN  UNRESOLVED 
DISPUTE,  AUCTIONEER  MAY  ELECT  EITHER  PNG  OR  A.A.A.  ARBITRATOR. 
AN  AWARD  GRANTED  IN  ARBITRATION  IS  ENFORCEABLE  IN  ANY 
COURT.  BY  PLACING  A  BID,  A  BIDDER  ACCEPTS  THESE  TERMS  AND 
CONDITIONS  OF  SALE,  AND  AGREES  TO  BE  BOUND. 

20  Storage  of  purchased  coins:  Purchasers  are  advised  that  certain  types  of  plastic  may  react  with 

the  coin’s  metal  and  may  cause  damage  to  the  coins.  Caution  should  be  used  to  avoid  storage 
of  coins  in  materials  that  are  not  inert. 

2 1 .  OTHER  PROVISIONS.  Auctioneer  disclaims  all  liability  for  damages,  consequential  or 
otherwise,  arising  out  of  or  in  connection  with  the  sale  of  any  property  by  Auctioneer  to 
bidder.  No  third  party  may  rely  on  any  benefit  of  these  Terms  and  Conditions  and  any  rights, 
if  any,  established  hereunder  are  personal  to  the  bidder  and  may  not  be  assigned.  Any 
statement  made  by  the  Auctioneer  is  a  statement  of  opinion  and  does  not  constitute  a 
warranty  or  representation.  Any  employee  of  Auctioneer  may  not  alter  the  Terms  of  Sale, 
and,  unless  signed  by  a  principal  of  Auctioneer,  any  alteration  is  null  and  void.  The  sale  is 
not  on  approval. 

In  consideration  of  participation  in  the  auction  and  the  placing  of  a  bid,  a  bidder  expressly 
releases  Auctioneer,  its  affiliates,  the  Consignor,  or  Owner  of  the  Lot  from  any  and  all  claims, 
cause  of  action,  chose  of  action,  whether  at  law  or  equity  or  any  arbitration  or  mediation 
rights  existing  under  the  rules  of  any  professional  society  or  affiliation  based  upon  the 
assigned  grade  or  a  derivative  theory,  breach  of  warranty  express  or  implied,  representation  or 
other  matter  set  forth  within  these  Terms  and  Conditions  of  Sale  or  otherwise,  except  as 
specifically  declared  herein;  e.g.,  authenticity,  typographical  error,  etc.,  and  as  to  those 
matters,  the  rights  and  privileges  conferred  therein  are  strictly  construed  and  is  the  exclusive 
remedy.  Purchaser  by  non-compliance  to  its  express  terms  of  a  granted  remedy,  shall  waive 
any  claim  against  Auctioneer. 

The  Sale  is  conducted  under  these  Terms  and  Conditions  of  Sale  and  applicable  state  and 
local  law.  Any  person  participating  in  the  Sale  agrees  to  abide  by  the  Terms  and  Conditions. 

Agreements  between  bidders  and  consignors  to  effectuate  a  non-sale  of  a  coin  at  Sale,  inhibit 
bidding  on  a  consigned  coin  to  enter  into  a  private  sale  agreement  for  a  coin  or  to  utilize  the 
Auctioneer’s  Sale  to  obtain  sales  for  non-selling  consigned  coins  subsequent  to  the  Sale  are 
strictly  prohibited.  If  a  subsequent  sale  of  a  previously  consigned  coin  occurs  in  violation  of 
this  provision,  Auctioneer  reserves  the  right  to  charge  bidder  and  consignor  a  fee  equivalent 
to  the  Auctioneer’s  commissions  earned  if  the  coin  had  sold  at  the  Sale. 

Notice  as  to  an  Auction  Sale  in  California.  Auctioneer  has  in  compliance  with  Title  2.95  of 
the  California  Civil  Code  as  amended  October  11, 1993  Sec.  1812.600,  posted  with  the 
California  Secretary  of  State  its  bonds  for  it  and  its  employees  and  the  auction  is  being 
conducted  in  compliance  with  Sec.  2338  of  the  Commercial  Code  and  Sec.  535  of  the  Penal 
Code. 


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For  example,  assume  you  want  to  buy  either  a  Seated  dime  for  $500 
or  a  Seated  quarter  for  $950.  You  would  bid  on  both  coins  in  those 
amounts  and  place  your  bidding  limit  at  $950.  If  you  bought  the 
Seated  dime  for  $500,  your  bidding  limit  would  be  reduced  to  $450 
($950  -  $500  =  $450),  which  would  be  your  new  bid  on  the  Seated 
quarter.  However,  if  you  did  not  buy  the  dime,  then  your  bid  of  $950 
on  the  quarter  would  be  accepted. 

In  another  example,  suppose  you  wanted  to  buy  one  gem  proof 
Mercury  dime  for  $500.  Assume  there  are  three  similar  quality  proof 
dimes  in  the  sale,  all  with  the  same  date  and  grade.  You  would  bid 
$500  on  all  three  and  limit  your  purchase  to  $500.  You  would  buy 
the  first  one  to  sell  for  $500  (or  less)  and  the  other  bids  would  be 
canceled. 

It’s  a  tested  and  proven  success. 

CompuBid™  has  proven  to  be  the  most  effective  and  useful 
auction  mail  bidding  technique  available.  No  other  auction 
company  has  the  advancements  in  mail  bidding  technology  and 
documentation  necessary  to  offer  a  service  as  important  and 
historically  significant  as  CompuBid™  In  fact,  CompuBid™  is  so 
precise  that  Heritage  Numismatic  Auctions,  Inc.,  unconditionally 
guarantees  that  you,  the  bidder,  will  not  be  liable  for  any  purchase 
over  your  specific  limit. 


Mail  Bidding  At  Auction 


Mail  bidding  at  auction  is  both  fun  and  easy  and  only  requires 
a  few  simple  steps. 

1.  Look  through  the  catalog,  and  determine  the  lots  in 
which  you  have  an  interest. 

2.  Research  the  market  value  of  these  lots  by  checking  price 
lists  and  other  price  guidelines. 

3.  Fill  out  your  bid  sheet,  entering  your  maximum  bid  on 
each  lot  using  your  price  research  and  your  desire  to  own 
the  lot  (most  coins  at  auction  are  one-of-a-kind,  or  are  of 
special  quality  not  normally  found). 

When  bidding  by  mail,  you  frequently  purchase  coins  at  less 

than  your  maximum  bid.  Here  is  how  a  mail  bid  is  recorded  by 

our  auctioneer: 

Bids  are  recorded  as  they  are  received.  Preference  is  given  to 
the  first  bids  received  in  case  of  a  tie. 

On  the  floor  of  the  auction,  bidding  is  opened  at  5  to  10% 
above  the  second  highest  mail  bid.  This  bid  is  submitted  by  our 
company  acting  on  your  behalf  as  the  highest  mail  bidder.  If  the 
aucti<  meer  recognizes  no  other  bids  from  the  floor,  you  are 
awarded  the  lot  at  the  opening  bid.  If  bidding  proceeds  from  the 
fl<  war,  the  company,  acting  as  your  agent,  registers  bids  in  5  to  10% 


increments  over  the  previous  bid.  This  process  is  continued  until 
you  are  awarded  the  lot,  or  until  the  next  bid  is  higher  or  equal  to 
your  maximum  bid. 

An  example  of  this  procedure  is  set  forth  under  these 
conditions: 

On  lot  25,  you  submit  a  bid  of  $100,  and  the  second  highest 
mail  bid  is  at  $50.  In  this  case,  bidding  on  the  floor  starts  at  $55, 
and  is  bid  by  our  company  on  your  behalf.  If  no  other  bids  are 
submitted  by  the  floor,  you  purchased  the  lot  f  or  $55  even  though 
you  bid  $100.  If  other  bids  come  from  the  floor,  we  bid  for  you  in 
5-10%  increments,  as  set  by  the  auctioneer,  until  we  reach  your 
maximum  bid  of  $100.  If  bidding  has  passed  or  equaled  your 
maximum,  we  take  no  other  action,  and  the  bidding  continues  on 
the  floor  until  the  final  bidder  has  been  recognized  by  the 
auctioneer. 

The  official  prices  realized  list  that  accompanies 
our  auction  catalogs  is  reserved  for  bidders  and 
consignors  only.  We  are  happy  to  mail  others  one 
upon  receipt  of  $1.00.  Written  requests  should  be 
directed  to  Heather  Qaden. 


1 .  Name,  Address. 
City,  State.  Zip 

Your  address  is  needed  to 
mail  your  purchases. 

We  need  your  telephone 
number  to  communicate 
any  problems  or  changes 
that  may  affect  your  bids. 

2.  References 

If  you  have  not  estab¬ 
lished  credit  with  us  from 
previous  auctions,  you 
must  send  a  25%  deposit, 
or  list  coin  dealers  with 
whom  you  have  credit 
established. 

3.  Lot  Numbers 


and  Bids 

List  all  lots  you  desire  to 
purchase.  On  the  reverse 
are  additional  columns, 
you  may  also  use  another 
sheet.  Under  “Amount” 
enter  the  maximfrm  you 
would  pay  for  that  lot 
(whole  dollar  amounts 
only).  We  will  purchase 
the  coin(s)  for  you  as 
much  below  your  bids  as 
possible. 

4.  Total  Bid  Sheet 

Add  up  all  bids  and  list 
that  total  in  the 
appropriate  box. 

5.  Indicate 


Your  Limit 

After  you  have  totalled 
your  bid  sheet,  determine 
how  much  you  can  budget 
to  spend.  Check  the 
box  for  CompuBid™,  and 
list  your  spending  limit. 

6.  Sign  Your 
Bid  Sheet 

By  signing  the  bid  sheet, 
you  have  agreed  to  abide 
by  the  Terms  of  Sale 
listed  in  the  auction 
catalog. 


7.  Fax  Your  Bid  Sheet 

When  time  is  short  submit  a  Mail  Bid  Sheet 
on  our  exclusive  CompuBid™  Fax  Hotline. 
There’s  no  faster  method  to  get  your  bids  to 
us  instantly.  Simply  use  the  Heritage  Fax 
Hotline  number  214-443-8425. 


MAIL/FAX  BID  SHEET  FAX  HOTLINE:  214-443-8425 


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with  their  bid.jkny  portion  of  the  deposit  not  used  in  the  purchase  of  lots  will  he  refunded  promptly  after  the  sale.  Numismatic  societies,  credit  cards, 
and  retail  stores  Ve  not  acceptable  as  references. 

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PREMIUM  is  now  applied  to  all  successful  bids  on  lots  valued  at 
$50,000  and  below.  On  any  individual  lot  valued  above 


$50,000,  the  1  5%  buyer’s  fee  will  apply  to  the  first  $50,000  of 
cost,  and  a  10%  buyer’s  fee  added  on  any  amounts  over  $50,000. 
Please  remember  this  important  change,  as  you  may  wish  to 
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Index  To  The  Sale 


First  Session 

Uncertified  Coins 

The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 

Half  Cents . 

Large  Cents . 


Second  Session 

Uncertified  Coins 

Colonials;  Half-Cents;  Large,  Flying  Eagle,  Indian,  Proof  Indian,  and  Lincoln  Cents . 

TwO'Cent  Pieces,  Proof  Two-Cent  Pieces;  Three-Cent  Silver,  Three-Cent  Nickel  and  Proof  Three-Cent  Nickels... 

Liberty,  Proof  Liberty  and  Buffalo  Nickels;  Early,  Bust  and  Seated  Half-Dimes . 

Early,  Bust,  Seated,  Proof  Seated,  Barber,  Proof  Barber  and  Mercury  Dimes . 

Twenty-Cent  Pieces,  Proof  Twenty-Cent  Pieces . 

Early,  Bust,  Seated,  Proof  Seated,  Barber,  Proof  Barber,  Standing  Liberty  and  Washington  Quarters . 

Early,  Bust,  Reeded  Edge,  Proof  Bust,  Seated,  Proof  Seated,  Barber,  Proof  Barber  and  Walking  Liberty  Half-Dollars 

Early,  Seated,  Proof  Seated,  Trade,  Proof  Trade  and  Proof  Morgan  Dollars . 

Commemorative  Gold;  Gold  Dollars . 

Early,  Classic,  Liberty,  Proof  Liberty  and  Indian  Quarter  Eagles . 

Three-Dollar  Gold  Pieces . 

Early,  Classic,  Liberty  and  Indian  Half  Eagles . 

Early,  Liberty  and  Indian  Eagles;  Liberty  and  Saint-Gaudens  Double  Eagles . 

Territorial  Gold;  California  Fractional  Gold;  Coins  of  Hawaii;  Patterns . 

Third  Session 

Coins  of  the  World . 

Treasure  Coins . 


47-49 

49-50 

.50 

.50-51 

.51 

.52-53 

.53-55 

.56-58 

.58-63 

.63-66 

.66-70 

.70-73 

.73-77 

.77-78 


78-103 

103-105 


Fourth  Session 


Certified  Coins 

Colonials;  Half-Cents,  Proof  Half-Cents;  Large,  Flying  Eagle,  Indian,  Proof  Indian  and  Lincoln  Cents . 

Two-Cent  Pieces,  Proof  Two-Cent  Pieces;  Three-Cent  Silver,  Proof  Three-Cent  Silver . 

Three-Cent  Nickels  and  Proof  Three-Cent  Nickels . 

Shield,  Proof  Shield,  Liberty,  Proof  Liberty,  Buffalo,  Proof  Buffalo  and  Proof  Jefferson  Nickels . 

Bust,  Seated  and  Proof  Seated  Half  Dimes;  Early,  Bust,  Seated,  Proof  Seated,  Barber,  Proof  Barber,  Mercury  and  Proof  Mercury  Dimes 
Proof  Twenty-Cent  Pieces;  Early,  Bust,  Seated,  Proof  Seated,  Barber,  Proof  Barber,  Standing  Liberty  and  Proof  Washington  Quarters  .. 

Early,  Bust,  Reeded  Edge,  Seated,  Proof  Seated,  Barber,  Proof  Barber,  Walking  Liberty  and  Proof  Walking  Liberty  Half  Dollars . 

Early,  Seated,  Proof  Seated,  Trade,  Proof  Trade,  Morgan,  Proof  Morgan  and  Peace  Dollars . 

Proof  Set;  Commemorative  Gold;  Gold  and  Proof  Gold  Dollars . 

Early,  Classic  and  Liberty  Quarter  Eagles . 

Three-Dollar  Gold  Pieces;  Early,  Classic,  Liberty  and  Indian  Half  Eagles . 

Early,  Liberty  and  Indian  Eagles;  Liberty,  Proof  Liberty  and  Saint-Gaudens  Double  Eagles . 

Commemorative  Silver;  Modern  Commemorative;  Territorial  Gold;  California  Fractional  Gold,  Patterns . 


106-113 

113-116 

116 

116-119 

120-125 

125-131 

131-139 

139-174 

174-182 

182-184 

185-193 

193-195 

196-205 


Fifth  Session 

Uncertified  Coins 

Morgan,  Proof  Morgan,  and  Peace  Dollars . 

Commemorative  Silver;  Errors;  Tokens  and  Medals . 

So-Called  Dollars;  Miscellaneous;  GSA  Dollars . 

Currency . 

Certified  Large  Lots;  Books . 

Rolls;  Proof,  Mint,  and  Year  Sets;  Modern  Issues;  Sets  and  Partial  Sets . 

Binder  Lots:  Copper;  Half  Dimes  and  Nickels;  Quarters;  Halves;  Dollar;  Gold;  Comments;  Mixed  Type 
Additional  Multiple  Lots;  Additional  Coins . 


206-209 

209-214 

214 

,215-224 

.224 

.224-226 

.226-232 

.252-254 


Plate  1 


5087 


Lot  7046 


Plate  2 


Lot  7074 


Plate  3 


Lot  7397 


Public  Auction  Sale 

FIRST  SESSION 

Thursday,  September  1 1,  1:00  p.m.  Lots  500 1 '5395 
Room  103C  •  Long  Beach  Convention  Center 
Long  Beach,  California 

A  15%  Buyer's  Premium  Will  Be  Added  To  All  Lots  Valued  Below  $50,000 


The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 

HALF  CENTS 


Scarce  1793  B-3,  C-3  Half  Cent  in  Good  6 


Rare  Small  Edge  Letters  1794  C-lb 


)01  1793  B-3,  C-3,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Good  6,  net  Good  6.  Slightly 

porous  atop  medium-brown  surfaces.  There  is  one  green  pitted  area 
above  TED  of  UNITED,  and  a  few  central  scrapes  on  the  reverse. 
The  date  and  rims  are  clean  for  the  grade,  and  all  the  devices  are 
clear  except  for  HALF  CENT  which  is  a  bit  weak,  as  usual. 

Ex:  M cCawley'Grellman  Auctions,  (8/96),  lot  1 . 


Rare  1793  B-4,  C-4  in  VG  8 


)02  1793  B-4,  C-4,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VG  8  Porous,  net  Good  6.  Light 

porosity  on  both  sides,  but  the  devices  are  all  clear.  Well  struck  and 
always  popular  with  type  and  variety  collectors. 

Ex:  Craig  Neehaus. 

)03  1794  B-la,  C-la,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12,  net  Fine  12.  Nice  on 

the  obverse,  a  bit  of  red  on  the  reverse.  Identifiable  by  a  tiny  rim 
mark  before  Liberty’s  face,  otherwise  smooth,  unblemished  wear. 
Nice  medium  to  dark-brown  color.  An  impressive  example  of  this 
scarce  variety. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9,  (7/93) ,  lot  490. 


5004  1794  B-lb,  C-lb,  R.6.  Small  Edge  Letters.  Sharpness  of  Very  Fine 
25  Porous,  net  VG  7.  The  net  grade  is  accountable  by  the  porosity 
and  rough  fields.  All  the  devices  are  clear,  but  the  fields  are  very 
rough.  There  is  a  small  chip  out  of  the  planchet  at  approximately  9 
o’clock  on  the  obverse.  A  foremost  rarity  in  any  grade,  and  certain 
to  find  a  happy  home  as  soon  as  it  is  hammered  down. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #7,  (1/93),  lot8. 

5005  1794  B-2b,  C-2a,  R.2.  Small  Edge  Letters.  Sharpness  of  VF  20,  net 
VG  8.  Minor  porosity  is  noted  on  the  reverse,  less  so  on  the  obverse. 
There  are  some  surface  marks,  one  between  the  94  of  the  date,  oth¬ 
ers  below  the  Y  of  LIBERTY,  and  a  low  patch  in  the  right  obverse 
field.  A  coin  with  some  problems,  but  still  with  enough  eye  appeal 
to  be  acceptable. 

Ex:  Consignment  Nogales,  (Stack’s,  4/96) ,  lot  274;  unknown  interme - 
diary;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions,  (1/97),  lot  125. 

5006  1794  B-3b,  C-5a,  R.4-  Small  Edge  Letters.  Sharpness  of  VF  35 
Corroded,  net  Good  6.  Heavily  and  completely  corroded  on  the 
obverse  and  reverse,  however,  all  the  devices  are  clear  beneath  the 
roughness.  A  scarce  coin  that  should  be  inspected  by  prospective 
bidders. 

Ex:  Thomas  Hyland;  Early  American  Coppers,  (5/96) ,  lot  57. 

5007  1794  B-5b,  C-3a,  R.5.  Small  Edge  Letters.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12 
Burnished,  net  Good  4-  Dark-brown  in  the  fields,  with  lighter 
devices.  The  surfaces  show  some  red  corrosion  which  has  been 
scraped  down.  Another  scarce  variety  that  should  attract  consider¬ 
able  attention,  and  one  that  is  seldom  found  without  problems.  The 
date  is  very  weak  as  well  as  UNITED  ST  of  the  legend,  perhaps 
from  being  slightly  off-center. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellrruin  Auctions ,  (1/96),  lot  58. 

5008  1794  B-8,  C-8,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  AG  3,  net  AG  3.  Lightly  porous 
on  the  obverse,  a  bit  more  on  the  reverse.  Medium-brown  and  still  a 
pleasing  coin,  downgraded  by  uneven  wear  on  the  lower  right  of  the 
reverse. 

Ex:  Mike  Ringo,  4/93. 

5009  1794  B-9,  C-9,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VG  7,  net  VG  7.  Choice  for  the 
grade  with  medium-brown  color  and  clean  surfaces.  There  is  one 
small  dig  at  the  base  of  the  second  T  in  STATES  which  will  serve 
to  identify  this  coin. 

Ex:  Mike  Ringo,  4/93. 


Session  One  •  Thursday,  September  1  1,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection 


of  Early  American  Copper 


5013 


1795  Plain  Edge,  I3-5b,  C-5b,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VG  10  Lightly 
Porous,  net  VG  8.  Dark-brown  with  porosity  on  both  sides.  There  is 
a  small' planchet  clip  visible  only  on  the  obverse  below  the  17  of  the* 
date  and  a  shallow  scratch  near  the  rim  behind  the  cap.  A  scarce* 
variety  that  is  seldom  found  in  any  grade, 
c...  x A Auctions  18/96).  lot  6. 


5014  1795  Plain  Edge,  B-6a,  C-6a,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  VG  10. 
Nice  surfaces  and  color,  but  downgraded  by  a  faint  pin  scratch 
across  Liberty’s  face,  and  a  rim  cut  above  IB  of  LIBERTY.  The 
reverse  is  choice  and  the  coin  is  very  well  balanced  for  the  grade. 

Ex:  Mid-American  Rare  Coin  Auctions ,  (1/91),  lot  44. 


Scarce  Middle  Die  State  1797  C-l 


5010  1795  Lettered  Edge,  B-l,  C-l,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU 
50.  Light  tan  on  the  obverse,  and  boldly  struck.  Every  curl  on 
Liberty  is  full  and  sharp,  and  the  fields  and  surfaces  show  few  marks. 
Quickly  identifiable  by  a  thin  pin  scratch  extending  from  Liberty’s 
chin  to  the  rim  near  the  end  of  the  pole,  and  by  a  rough  area  near 
LF  of  HALF.  Hints  of  original  red  remain  near  the  devices,  but 
mostly  toned  over  by  time.  An  impressive  and  beautiful  example  of 
the  sought-after  Lettered  Edge  variety,  which  misses  Mint  State  by 
perhaps  a  whisper,  dropping  the  price  by  a  decimal  point. 

Ex  Norman  Stack  Collection:  Eric  Streiner;  Mark  Yaffe  (National  Gold 
Exchange),  Ron  harp,  (New  York  Gold  Mart),  and  Martin  Paul  (The 
Rarities  Group):  Anthony  Terranova;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.,  1991;  Eric 
Streiner.  Stack's,  (1/92),  lot  286;  Stack’s  F.P.L.'s,  Fall  1992,  lot  397 
and  Spring  1994,  lot  75;  unknown  intermediary;  Superior  Stamp  and 
Com  Ctrmpany,  (5/96),  lot  253.  (See  Color  Photo) 

501 1  I  795  Lettered  Edge,  Thick  Planchet,  B-2a,  C-2a,  R.3.  Sharpness  of 
v(>  i,  net  VG  7.  Medium-brown  and  choice  for  the  grade,  there  is 

ti'  m  ill  cut  on  Liberty’s  head  and  some  trivial  rim  marks.  Much 
1  letter  than  normally  encountered  and  desirable  as  such. 

F.  r  Early  American  Coppers ,  ( 41 95 ) ,  lot  90. 

5012  1795  Plain  Edge,  R-4.  C-4,  R.L  Sharpness  of  Good  5,  net  Good  5 
■s<  .me  minor  surface  marks  on  both  sides,  none  deep  or  distracting 
; ,r  ,h«’  c't. ide  Medmm-brown  and  nice  for  the  grade  overall. 

Ex  Mike  Rmgo.  4/93 


5015  1797,  1  Above  1,  B-l,  C-l,  R. 2.  Sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  25. 
Lightly  porous,  mostly  on  the  obverse  above  Liberty’s  head.  Middle 
die  state  with  light  cracks  in  the  right  field  of  the  obverse.  The 
reverse  is  medium-brown  and  choice,  with  no  significant  handling 
marks  or  other  problems.  Probably  struck  over  a  Talbot,  Allum  and 
Lee  Token  with  the  undertype  visible  in  the  left  obverse  field.  An 
impressive  example  of  this  sought-after  die  state. 

Ex:  Superior  Stamp  and  Coin  Company,  (5/96) ,  lot  257. 

5016  1797  Plain  Edge,  B-2,  C-2,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  VG  7. 
Lightly  cleaned  and  now  a  bit  too  bright  with  artificial  red  hints 
beneath  the  gathering  brown.  One  dull  mark  in  the  field  below 
Liberty’s  chin,  otherwise  clean  for  the  grade. 

Ex;  Steven  K.  Ellsworth,  (Butternut);  Early  American  Coppers,  (4/95), 
lot  99. 

5017  1797  Lettered  Edge,  B-3a,  C-3b,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  AG  3,  net  AG  3. 
Medium  steel-brown  in  color  with  darker  fields  and  lighter  devices. 
One  dull  hit  near  LI  of  LIBERTY  has  slightly  bent  the  planchet, 
which  has  worn  the  opposite  portion  of  the  reverse  away,  and  the 
rim  has  worn  into  the  lettering  on  the  upper  reverse.  A  scarce  sub- 
variety  and  certain  to  attract  specialist’s  attention. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions ,  (1/9 7),  lot  13 6. 

5018  1797  Plain  Edge,  B-3c,  C-3a,  R.4-  The  Low  Head.  Sharpness  of  AG 
3,  net  AG  3.  One  minor  scrape  is  noted  in  the  right  obverse  field, 
with  full  date  and  rims,  the  reverse  is  weaker  with  the  top  and  right 
side  very  weak  from  wear.  Ever  popular  for  the  low  head  placement 
of  the  head  of  Liberty  on  the  obverse. 

Ex:  Florida  Numismatic  &  Gold  Trading  Company,  4/92. 

5019  1800  B-l,  C-l,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  XF  40.  Reduced  in  net 
grade  by  some  faint  porosity  on  the  reverse,  and  some  nearly  invisi¬ 
ble  pin  scratches  on  both  sides.  Great  color  and  strike,  and  very 
appealing. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #11,  (1/94) ,  lot  36. 

5020  1802/0  Reverse  of  1802,  B-2,  C-2,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VG  7  Porous, 
net  Good  5.  Evenly  porous  on  both  sides,  with  smooth  devices  from 
wear,  and  rough  fields  surrounding.  All  the  devices  are  clear,  and 
there  are  no  significant  handling  marks.  Always  in  demand  because 
of  the  rareness  of  the  date. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers ,  (4/95),  lot  104. 

5021  1803  B-l,  C-l,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  20.  Rare  late  die 
state  IV,  with  the  crack  spanning  the  reverse  and  the  branching 
crack  through  the  N  of  UNITED  also  visible.  Light  to  medium 
brown  in  color  and  with  no  major  bumps  or  problems. 

Ex:  Id.  Teaparty;  unknown  intermediary;  Early  American  Coppers, 
(41 94),  lot  81. 


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5022  1803  B-4,  C-4,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  25.  Boldly  struck 

with  a  sharply  raised  rim  on  the  left  obverse,  and  full  and  complete 
hair  detail  on  Liberty.  Identifiable  by  a  small  neck  nick  at  the  junc¬ 
tion  of  Liberty’s  chest.  Slightly  mottled  color  with  hints  of  light 
brown  mixed  in  with  darker  shades.  The  reverse  die  was  rotated  180 
degrees  when  struck.  An  important  offering. 

Ex:  Nate  Smith,  (Stack’s,  3/73),  lot  39;  Roger  S.  Cohen,  (Superior 
Galleries,  2/92) ,  lot  123;  Thomas  D.  Reynolds,  4/92. 

3023  1804  B-4,  C-5,  R.4,  sharpness  of  VF  20,  net  Fine  12,  brown  with 

several  minor  handling  marks,  reverse  crack;  1804  B-7,  C-8,  R.l, 
sharpness  of  XF  40,  net  VF  35,  minor  obverse  scrapes;  and  an  1804 
B-12,  C-l  1,  R.4,  sharpness  of  Fine  12,  net  VG  10,  lightly  porous  but 
all  devices  clear.  (Total:  3  coins) 


3024  1804  B-8,  C-9,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  35.  Dark-brown  in 

color  with  few  handling  marks,  making  this  above  average  for  the 
grade.  There  is  a  die  crack  through  the  middle  of  IBER,  and  top  of 
RTY  of  LIBERTY. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9,  (7/93) ,  lot  501 . 

5025  1804  B-9,  C-10,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Glossy  tan 

with  hints  of  original  color  beneath.  Most  of  the  luster  remains  in 
the  fields.  Well  struck  and  centered,  the  only  complaint  is  a  minor 
planchet  defect  in  the  hair  of  Liberty. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions,  (1/96) ,  lot  84. 

p026  1804  B-10,  C-13,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  XF  45.  Light-brown 

and  choice  save  for  a  shallow  scrape  in  the  left  obverse  field.  A  glass 
will  locate  some  trivial  pin  scratches,  but  very  eye  appealing  overall 
for  its  strike  and  color. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auctions  #11,  (1 194) ,  lot  65 . 


Choice  1805  C-2,  Small  5,  Stems  in  Good  6 


5027  1805  Small  5,  Stems,  B-2,  C-2,  R.6.  Sharpness  of  Good  6,  net 
Good  6.  An  exceptional  coin  for  the  grade,  the  surfaces  are  smooth 
and  choice  for  the  grade,  and  this  specimen  is  quickly  identifiable  by 
a  small  cut  from  Liberty’s  drapery  to  the  rim  below.  HALF  CENT  is 
weak  on  the  reverse.  Excellent  rims  and  fields  otherwise  and  a  fore¬ 
most  rarity  in  any  decent  grade.  One  of  the  most  sought  after  half 
cent  varieties  in  any  grade,  and  seldom  found  without  problems. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions,  (1/97),  lot  160. 

5028  1805  Small  5,  Stems,  B-3,  C-3,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VG  7,  net  Good  5. 
Light  porosity  is  noted  on  both  sides.  HALF  CENT  is  weak  on  the 
reverse,  and  there  are  two  small  marks  on  the  E  of  UNITED.  Dark 
steel-brown  in  color,  and  decidedly  scarce  in  any  grade. 

Ex:  Marc  Earle,  3/93. 

5029  1806  B-3,  C-l,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  50.  Light-brown  in 
color  with  some  luster  remaining.  There  are  two  trivial  spots  near  the 
right  obverse  rim,  and  a  shallow  tick  mark  in  the  right  obverse  field. 
Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird. 

5030  1806  Large  6,  Stems,  B-4,  C-4,  R.L  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  45. 
Some  bluntness  in  striking  noted  on  the  upper  reverse,  as  usually  seen 
on  this  variety.  Struck  a  bit  off-center  toward  2  o’clock  on  the  obverse, 
and  the  reverse  die  is  rotated  clockwise  about  20  degrees.  Nice  color 
and  surfaces,  with  one  rim  tick  below  the  ribbon  on  the  obverse. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers,  (4/95),  lot  1 18. 

5031  1807  B-l,  C-l,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  30.  Light  to  medi¬ 
um-brown  in  color  and  with  decent  surfaces.  Two  small  spots  on  the 
obverse,  one  near  the  ribbon  at  the  top,  another  on  the  rim  above, 
closer  to  the  L  of  LIBERTY. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers,  (4/95),  lot  121 . 


Exceptional  1809  C-l  in  VG  8 


5032  1809  B-2,  C-l,  R.6.  Sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  VG  8.  Choice  for  the 
grade,  with  lovely  dark-brown  toning  and  smooth,  unblemished  sur¬ 
faces.  One  of  the  rarest  of  the  Classic  Head  varieties,  and  one  that 
remains  extremely  rare  despite  years  of  publication  and  searching  by 
eager  half  cent  enthusiasts.  Identifiable  by  a  small  nick  along 
Liberty’s  lower  cheek  line,  and  slightly  off-center  on  the  reverse 
toward  1 2  o’clock.  An  opportunity  for  the  advanced  collector. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions,  (1/9 7),  lot  168. 

5033  1809  B-6,  C-6,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50.  Well  struck 
on  the  left  obverse,  weaker  on  the  right  stars,  as  usual.  The  reverse 
die  was  rotated  165  degrees  clockwise  when  struck.  Nice  color  and 
surfaces. 

Ex:  M arc  Earle,  3/94- 

5034  1810  B-l,  C-l,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  XF  45.  Cleaned  and 
retoned  rather  well,  but  not  too  well  struck,  as  usual  for  this  later  die 
state.  The  crack  is  visible  through  the  upper  left  stars.  Scarce  and 
desirable  in  high  grades. 

Ex:  Rick  Leonard,  (via  Don  V alenziano ,  Jr.) ,  10/91. 

5035  1825  B-2,  C-2,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  45.  Choice  medi¬ 
um-brown  in  color,  well  struck,  and  no  surface  problems. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions,  (1/95) ,  lot  304. 

5036  1826  B-l,  C-l,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  61  Brown,  net  Mint 
State  61.  Hints  of  original  red  in  the  fields,  and  choice  for  the  grade. 
Two  trivial  spots  are  noted  on  the  obverse.  Scarce  in  this  grade. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers,  (4/92),  lot  15. 

5037  1826  B-2,  C-2,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  VF  35.  Rather  dark  and 
minutely  porous,  with  two  tiny  drill  marks  on  the  upper  obverse.  A 
scarce  variety. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9 ,  (7/93),  lot  517. 

5038  1828  B-2,  C-3,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  61  Brown,  net  Mint 
State  61.  Some  original  red  remains  in  the  fields,  especially  on  the 
reverse.  Boldly  struck  and  choice  for  the  grade. 

Ex:  Chris  McCawley  and  Bob  Grellman  M.B.S.  #3,  (5/95),  lot  45. 

5039  1828  12  Stars,  B-3,  C-2,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40.  Nice 
color  and  surfaces,  one  small  mark  above  AL  ot  HALF  on  the 
reverse. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9,  (7/93),  lot  521 . 

5040  1833  B-l,  C-l,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55,  boldly  struck, 
nicely  centered,  and  original,  there  is  a  die  crack  through  the  left 
obverse  stars  and  the  coin  was  struck  from  clashed  dies,  both  obverse 
and  reverse;  Ex:  Early  American  Coppers,  (5/90),  lot  15;  and  an  1835 
B-l,  C-l,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55,  glossy,  lustrous,  and 
medium-brown  with  multiple  clash  marks  on  the  reverse,  Ex:  Mid¬ 
American  Rare  Coin  Auctions,  (1/91),  lot  50.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5041  1835  B-2,  C-2,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  50,  some  original  red 
remains,  and  glossy;  1836  Electrotype,  sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  VF 
30,  some  lead  is  showing  through  the  obverse;  and  an  1857  AU  50 
B-l,  C-l,  sharpness  of  AU  55  Cleaned  and  Retoned,  net  ALJ  50, 
still  rather  nice.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5042  1855  B-l,  C-l,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  62  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS 
62.  Excellent  color  and  surfaces,  one  darker  toned  area  on  the  lower 
reverse. 


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LARGE  CENTS 

Affordable  1793  S-l  AMERI.  Grading  Good  6 


Choice  Sheldon-2  in  Very  Fine  25 


5043  1793  Chain  AMERI.  S-l,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VG  7,  net  Good  6. 

One  of  the  most  popular  varieties  in  numismatics,  the  die  engraver 
ran  a  little  short  of  space  on  the  reverse,  and  abbreviated  America 
to  AMERI.  Contemporary  public  outcry  demanded  a  new  design  in 
early  1793,  after  the  press  and  local  hangers-on  complained  that 
“Liberty  was  in  chains,”  and  the  Philadelphia  Mint  complied  by 
completely  redesigning  the  cent,  not  once  but  twice  in  1793  alone. 

The  present  example  boasts  dark-brown  patina  throughout,  and 
clean  surfaces  for  the  grade.  The  date  is  weak,  and  there  is  a  rim 
bump  located  on  the  right  rim  before  Liberty’s  nose,  another  below 
the  date.  On  the  reverse,  there  are  some  minor  rim  cuts,  but  all  the 
lettering  and  devices  are  clear.  An  affordable  example  of  this  storied 
and  delightful  variety. 

Ex:  Denis  W.  Drring,  8/1/93. 


5044  1793  Chain  AMERICA  S-2,  R.4.  Sharp  ness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  25. 
Medium-brown  toning  and  quite  charming.  The  fields  and  devices 
are  delightfully  clean  for  the  grade,  and  this  example  may  be  identi¬ 
fied  by  a  tiny  rim  mark  over  the  TY  of  LIBERTY  on  the  obverse, 
and  another  just  past  the  final  A  of  AMERICA  on  the  reverse.  One 
small  area  of  light  corrosion  is  noted  surrounding  the  ED  of  UNIT¬ 
ED.  One  of  the  nicer  examples  of  this  variety  in  existence,  while 
certainly  not  in  the  Condition  Census  it  is  certainly  a  coin  that  any¬ 
one  would  be  proud  to  own  and  display. 

Ex:  Charles  H.  Deetz  Collection,  (Stack’s,  11/4 6),  lot  1715;  Lee  J. 
L ahrman  Collection,  (Abe  Kosoff,  2/63),  lot  15 9;  unknown  intermedi¬ 
ary;  purchased  hy  Mac  MacDonald  at  the  Washington  DC  Show, 
Chester,  Pennsylvania,  date  unknown.  (See  Color  Photo) 


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Unusual  Sheldon-3  Chain  Cent 


5045  1793  Chain  AMERICA  S-3,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  Good  5. 

Medium-brown  fading  to  dark-brown  on  both  sides,  the  obverse  and 
reverse  have  some  residual  solder,  forming  an  “X”  on  the  obverse, 
and  a  blotchy  line  on  the  reverse.  The  solder  is  light  and  not  raised, 
but  is  a  bright  silver  color  and  rather  distracting.  Most,  but  not  all, 
of  the  date  is  visible,  and  the  balance  of  the  legends  and  devices  are 
clear.  The  rims  and  devices  are  free  of  marks  and  abrasions. 

Ex:  John  Schoencag  Sale,  (McCawley-Grellman  Auction,  1/96),  lot 
143. 

Scarce  Chain  AMERICA  With  Periods 


5046  1793  Chain  AMERICA  Periods,  S-4,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Good  4, 

net  AG  3.  Light  brown  overall,  with  several  minor  rim  marks  on 
both  sides.  The  With  Periods  variety  is  moderately  scarce,  and 
locating  an  acceptable  specimen  is  difficult.  Identifiable  by  a  small 
pit  below  and  to  the  left  of  Liberty’s  ear,  and  a  small  crescent- 
shaped  mark  on  her  jawline.  The  date  and  devices  are  clear,  but  the 
head  of  Liberty  is  a  bit  weak,  due  to  shallow  engraving  in  the  die. 

Ex:  Dennis  Loring,  9/93. 


Chocolate-Brown  1793  Vine  and  Bars  Sheldon-6 


5047  1793  Wreath  Cent — Vine  and  Bars — S-6,  R.3.  Sharpness  of 

Good  6,  net  Good  6.  Light,  even  porosity  over  both  sides,  the  fields 
are  slightly  darker  than  the  devices.  Identifiable  by  a  tiny  pit  near 
the  rim  just  above  Liberty’s  eye.  Clean  rims  and  devices  for  the 
grade,  with  all  details  clear. 

Ex:  Baron  von  Stetten-Buchenback  Collection,  (Bowers  &  M erena, 
1 1/86),  lot  2816;  Joe  Dooley  Collection,  ( McCawley-Grellman ,  1/97), 
lot  1 99. 


5048  1793  Wreath  Cent — Vine  and  Bars — S-8,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine 
12,  net  Good  6.  Dark  chocolate-brown,  evenly  distributed  through¬ 
out.  There  is  pitting  on  both  sides  of  the  coin,  however,  Liberty’s 
face  is  free  of  this  annoyance.  The  surfaces  are  otherwise  clean  for 
the  grade,  as  are  the  rims  and  fields. 

Ex:  M arc  Earle,  3/94. 

5049  1793  Wreath  Cent — Vine  and  Bars — S-9,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12 
Corroded,  net  Good  5.  Wholly  corroded  throughout,  now  a  dark- 
brown.  There  are  rim  marks  on  both  sides  of  the  coin,  as  well  as  two 
small  marks  near  the  fraction  on  the  reverse.  The  devices  are  clear 
making  this  an  acceptable  example  of  this  scarce  type  coin. 

Ex:  Mid' American  Rare  Coin  Auctions,  ( 1/91) ,  lot  52. 


Select  1793  S-10  in  Fine  15 


5050  1793  Wreath  Cent — Vine  and  Bars — S-10,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF 
20,  net  Fine  15.  The  famous  Injured  Rim,  Period  After  Legend  vari¬ 
ety.  Medium  brown  and  choice,  the  surfaces  of  the  obverse  are  very 
smooth  and  pleasing,  the  only  complaint  is  a  minor  rim  bump  just 
past  the  Y  of  LIBERTY.  Identifiable  by  a  tiny  mark  on  the  lower 
right  serif  of  the  I  of  LIBERTY.  Turning  to  the  reverse,  the  surfaces 
are  still  smooth,  but  a  glass  reveals  some  minute  roughness  as  well  as 
unimportant  spots  scattered  about.  Boldly  struck  and  certainly  one 
of  the  many  highlights  of  the  Mac  MacDonald  Collection. 

Ex:  Dorothy  Paschal;  Del  Bland,  3/78;  Carl  Windon,  3/88;  Del  Bland; 
Jack  H.  Beymer;  unknown  intermediary;  Mid'American  Rare  Coin 
Auctions,  (1/90),  lot  43. 


5051  1793  Wreath  Cent — Vine  and  Bars — S-lla,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  AG 
3,  net  AG  3.  Medium  brown  with  smooth,  even  wear  on  both  sides. 
There  are  several  light  pinscratches,  mostly  on  the  lower  obverse 
and  around  the  periphery  of  the  reverse.  All  the  devices  are  clear 
except  for  the  fraction,  just  worn.  Light  porosity  but  still  a  nice  cent 
for  the  grade. 

Ex:  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  #9,  (7/93) ,  lot  530. 

5052  1793  Wreath  Cent — Lettered  Edge — S-llc,  R.3.  Sharpness  ofVG  7 
Porous,  net  Good  4.  Smooth  wear  on  the  highpoints  of  Liberty,  but 
the  fields  and  shallow  devices  are  porous  on  the  obverse,  the  reverse 
is  evenly  porous.  This  is  believed  to  be  the  first  variety  to  employ 
the  new  lettered  edge  device. 

Ex:  Early  American  Copper  Auction  #9,  (7/93) ,  lot  530. 


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Desirable  1793  S-14  Bisecting  Crack  Variety 


Delightful  Shattered  Obverse  1794  S-23 


5053  1793  Liberty  Cap  S-14,  R.5.  The  Bisecting  Crack.  Sharpness  of 

AG  3,  net  AG  3.  The  surfaces  have  light  porosity  in  the  fields  of 
the  obverse,  a  bit  more  on  the  reverse.  Quickly  identifiable  by  the 
sharp  vertical  bisecting  crack  on  the  obverse,  the  date  is  hut  a  shad¬ 
ow  while  the  balance  of  the  obverse  devices  are  clear.  On  the 
reverse,  some  of  the  lettering  and  details  of  the  wreath  are  weak  or 
missing.  One  rim  bruise  is  noted  over  RI  of  AMERICA,  there  are 
no  other  handling  marks  worthy  of  note.  Always  popular  and  sel¬ 
dom  available  in  any  grade. 

Ex:  Thomas  D.  Reynolds;  Denis  W.  Loring,  8/93. 


Lovely  1794  Head  of  1793  Sheldon- 18b 


5054  1794  Head  of  1793  S-18b,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF  20,  net  VG  10. 
The  obverse  has  rather  dark  toning  with  reddish  patches,  the 
devices  slightly  lighter  in  color,  the  reverse  is  more  even  in  color, 
with  a  heavy  dark  patina.  There  are  some  minor  rim  humps  on  both 
sides,  with  several  shallow  pinscratches  traversing  the  reverse. 
Better  than  it  sounds,  with  crisp  device  detail  and  all  of  the  charm 
and  allure  that  makes  early  copper  collecting  so  popular.  The  1 794, 
head  of  1 793  style,  retains  the  softness  in  the  execution  and  facial 
expression  particular  to  the  late  1793  Liberty  Cap  cents,  but  with¬ 
out  the  relative  cost  of  the  earlier  issues.  An  impressive  coin. 

Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird  (5/87);  Gary  Ruttenberg  Collection,  (McCawley- 
Grellman  Auctions,  8/963,  lot  71 . 

5055  1 794  S-22,  R.  1.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12,  net  Fine  12.  A  superb  coin  for 
the  grade,  light  tan  with  darker  highpoints  on  the  devices  and  no 
surface  marks  worth  noting.  Although  a  common  variety,  it  would 
be  difficult  to  picture,  much  less  find,  a  more  satisfying  representa¬ 
tive  for  the  grade.  One  small  patch  of  corrosion  is  noted  on  the  edge 
through  the  lettering  DRED  FOR  of  HUNDRED  FOR,  but  this 
does  not  affect  the  obverse  or  reverse. 

Ex:  James  Mitchell;  Henry  Forman. 


5056  1794  S-23,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  20.  Cleaned  and 

recolored  with  bluish  hues  throughout  and  overall  a  medium-brown. 
The  obverse  die  shattered  with  three  heavy  cracks,  as  usually  seen. 
One  of  the  most  beautiful  coins  in  the  early  part  of  this  collection, 
with  splendid  surfaces  and  abundant  eye  appeal.  Identifiable  hy  a 
tiny  rim  mark  across  from  Liberty’s  chin,  and  a  small  planchet  flake 
just  under  the  cap,  near  the  curls.  An  important  rarity,  in  fact,  this 
coin  is  in  the  Condition  Census  as  tied  for  tenth  finest  known  with 
five  others. 

Ex:  Leonard  Kusterer;  Benjamin  Levin  (8/83);  Denis  Loring;  Richard 
V.  Punchard  (via  Denis  Loring,  8/92 ) . 


Full  Cheeks  S-24  Variety,  One  to  Squirrel  Away 


5057  1794  S-24,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  Fine  15.  Dark  to  medium- 

brown  in  color,  evenly  distributed  throughout.  Clean  surfaces  with 
one  tiny  rim  mark  across  from  Liberty’s  chin.  On  the  obverse,  there 
is  a  tiny  raised  spot  just  below  the  lowest  curl,  and  on  the  reverse 
there  are  tiny  raised  green  corrosion  spots  near  the  fraction.  The 
surfaces  are  lightly  porous,  accounting  for  the  net  grade,  but  the 
coin  still  retains  a  pleasing  appearance  nonetheless.  A  common 
variety  in  decent  enough  condition. 

Ex:  Goodman  Collection  Sale,  (Superior,  5/96),  lot  295. 


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Splendid  Marred  Field,  S-30  in  VF  30 


5058  1794  S-30,  R.l.  Sharpness  VF  30,  net  VF  30.  A  splendid  coin  in 

every  respect,  the  color  is  light-brown  with  reddish  highlights,  only 
the  upper  devices  show  any  wear,  and  there  are  no  significant  sur¬ 
face  or  rim  marks.  One  tiny  rim  tick  is  noted  below  the  truncation 
of  the  bust  for  identification  purposes.  The  edge  lettering  is  full  and 
complete,  and  the  rim  is  clean  and  free  of  the  usual  distracting 
humps  and  bruises.  Here  is  a  perfect  coin  to  demonstrate  the  charms 
of  early  copper,  for  it  has  everything  a  collector  could  desire:  great 
surfaces,  color,  and  strike. 

Ex:  Norman  Stack  Collection;  Herman  Halpern,  (Stack’s,  3/88),  lot 
42;  Anthony  Tevr/mova;  James  Neiswinter;  Don  Valenziano,  Jr.;  John 
Schoentag  Sale ,  (McCawley-Grellman  Sale,  1/96),  lot  145. 


Choice  Brown  S-31  Variety 


5059  1794  S-31,  R.l.  Sharpness  VF  25,  net  VF  25.  Medium-brown  and 

evenly  distributed  across  the  fields  and  devices  on  both  the  obverse 
and  reverse.  Glossy  on  the  obverse  with  smooth,  unblemished  fields 
and  rims.  One  tiny  pit  is  noted  past  the  Y  of  LIBERTY,  and  there  is 
a  minor  area  of  weakness  on  the  reverse  at  ITE  of  UNITED,  oppo¬ 
site  Liberty’s  cap.  There  are  no  significant  bumps,  scrapes,  or  bruises 
on  the  reverse.  A  first-rate  coin  for  the  grade,  which  lacks  all  the 
usual  problems  attendant  to  early  copper. 

Ex:  Alfred  Bonard;  Henry  J.  Berube,  (New  England  Coin  Company, 
11/65),  unknown  lot  number;  Philip  Van  Cleave  Collection  (Kagin’s 
#340,  1/86),  lot  5035;  Walter  Dudgeon,  (Early  Copper  Auction  #9, 
7/93),  lot  541. 


Important  S-36  Rarity  in  VG  8 


5060  1794  S-36,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12  Porous,  net  VG  8.  The  fields 

and  devices  are  dark-brown  due  to  porosity,  with  the  highpoints 
lighter  brown  where  worn.  There  are  no  field  or  rim  marks  worthy 
of  note  on  either  side.  The  diagnostics  are  clear  of  the  single  berry 
left  of  the  bow,  and  the  lowest  right  leaf  pointing  to  the  C,  as  are  all 
the  devices  on  this  well  struck  coin.  A  formidable  rarity  which  is 
seldom  seen  in  any  grade,  much  less  often  this  nice.  A  worthy 
acquisition  for  the  advanced  collector. 

Ex:  John  Schoentag  Collection,  ( McCawley-Grellman ,  1/96),  lot  146. 


Desirable  1794  S-38  Marred  Field 


5061  1794  S-38,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VG  8  Porous,  net  VG  7.  The  marred 
field,  single  berry  left  of  bow  variety.  The  entire  surfaces  are  lightly 
porous.  Struck  a  hit  off-center  with  thick  reeding  behind  the  cap, 
and  no  reeding  on  the  lower  right  obverse,  similar  on  the  reverse. 
The  reverse  die  was  rotated  clockwise  approximately  45  degrees 
when  struck.  As  to  abrasions,  there  are  few,  the  obverse  is  clean  and 
bump-free,  the  reverse  too,  the  only  complaint  is  with  a  weak  strike 
through  STATES.  One  curious  feature,  the  edge  lettering  is  very 
weak  or  missing,  and  this  appears  to  have  been  done  outside  the 
mint,  with  the  letters  scratched  off  by  some  idle  individual  who 
apparently  failed  to  appreciate  the  rarity  of  this  die  pairing. 

Ex:  Robinson,  Victor -McCawley  (RVM),  1/88;  Robinson  S.  Broun, 
Jr.;  Douglas  F.  Bird  8/89;  Gary  Ruttenberg  Collection,  (McCawley- 
Grellman  8/96) ,  lot  83. 

5062  1794  S-42,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF  25  Burnished,  net  VG  10.  The 
entire  coin  has  been  burnished  and  is  now  retoned  with  a  light- 
brown  color.  Close  examination  finds  faint  tooling  marks  where 
corrosion  has  been  removed,  especially  on  the  reverse.  However,  the 
coin  still  makes  a  good  appearance  to  the  unaided  eye.  Identifiable 
by  two  areas  of  repaired  corrosion  on  the  reverse,  one  by  ED  of 
UNITED,  the  other  located  at  CA  of  AMERICA.  A  scarce  and 
desirable  example  of  this  variety. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9,  (7/93) ,  lot  546. 

5063  1 794  S-43,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  VG  8.  Medium  steel-brown 
with  lighter  devices  on  the  obverse,  more  even  on  the  reverse.  Well 
struck  for  the  variety,  but  still  weak  on  the  reverse  at  OF,  which  is 
diagnostic.  Identifiable  by  a  small  nick  at  the  center  of  Liberty’s 
nose,  another  near  the  tip  of  her  bust.  Scattered  marks  on  the 
reverse,  hut  clean  rims  and  no  significant  problems.  A  solid  coin  for 
the  grade. 

Ex:  Lillian  Willins,  (Early  American  Coppers,  4/92),  lot  30. 


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Rare  Sheldon-45  in  AG  3 


Very  Rare  S-53  Variety  in  AG  3 


5064  1794  S-45,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  AG  3,  net  AG  3.  Light-brown  in 

color  and  better  than  one  would  expect  for  the  grade.  There  are 
some  surface  marks,  two  neck  nicks,  one  below  the  eye,  a  minor  rim 
mark  or  two,  and  a  pair  right  of  the  T  in  LIBERTY.  The  reverse  is 
similar,  with  some  scattered  nicks,  one  on  the  last  S  of  STATES, 
another  at  the  top  of  I  of  AMERICA.  Nearly  a  grade  better,  but  the 
tops  of  UNITED  and  the  fraction  are  worn  away  while  most  of  the 
wreath  is  clear  along  with  the  balance  of  the  legend.  A  foremost  rar¬ 
ity  in  any  decent  condition,  such  as  the  present  coin,  with  approxi¬ 
mately  40  known  in  all. 

Ex:  John  Schoentag  Sale,  ( McCawley-Grellman ,  1/96),  lot  150. 


5065  1794  S-46,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  30  Lightly  Burnished,  net  Fine  15. 

The  entire  coin  has  been  lightly  burnished  and  is  still  a  bit  rough, 
and  the  surfaces  are  toned  black  with  copper  highlights  on  the 
upper  devices.  One  faint  scratch  runs  across  the  cap  through 
Liberty’s  chin,  another  along  the  lower  left  obverse.  The  rims  and 
surfaces  reveal  no  significant  marks  from  circulation. 

Ex:  Lillian  Willins  (Early  American  Coppers,  4/92),  lot  31 . 


Scarce  Short  Bust,  Bow  Skewed  To  Left  S-47 


5066  1794  S-47,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF  30  Porous,  net  Fine  12.  Boldly 

struck  for  the  variety,  with  full  device  detail  throughout.  The  sur¬ 
faces  have  moderate  porosity  in  the  fields  and  all  is  toned  a  medium- 
brown.  One  trivial  scrape  is  noted  below  LIB  of  LIBERTY,  and  two 
marks  have  been  carefully  filed  down  on  the  edge,  one  above  the 
cap,  the  other  near  the  Y  of  LIBERTY.  Another  scarce  variety  that 
will  create  quite  a  stir  when  it  crosses  the  auction  block. 

Ex:  Victor  Cobh,  1/92. 


5067  1794  S-50,  R.5.  Sharpness  VG  10  Porous,  net  VG  7.  The  fields  and 

devices  are  evenly,  and  lightly,  porous,  with  the  upper  parts  of  the 
devices  worn  smixith  by  circulation.  The  fields  are  toned  a  dark- 
steel,  with  the  devices  a  shade  lighter  from  wear.  The  rims,  fields, 
and  levices  show  few  handling  marks,  making  this  example  of  this 
rare  die  combination  an  excellent  choice  for  the  copper  collector. 
hr  Pint'  Tree  Auctions,  2/75,  lot  630;  Tom  Morley;  George  E.  Ewing, 
lr  ,  Early  American  Coppers,  5/96,  lot  100. 

506'"'  1794  S-51,  R  5  Sharpness  of  VF  25  Porous,  net  VG  8.  Dark-steel 

gray  wi  th  moderately  porous  surfaces  which  have  been  lightly  bur¬ 
nished  on  the  obverse  A  glass  will  locate  faint  scratches  on  both 
sides  (  lean  rims  ind  devices  otherwise.  Rare  and  desirable  even 
with  the  problems  noted 

hr  /ohn  \<  hm-nuig  Sale  (McCawley-Grellman,  1/96),  lot  152. 


5069  1794  S-53,  R.6.  Sharpness  of  AG  3  Porous,  Burnished,  net  AG  3. 

The  obverse  has  a  number  of  contact  marks,  and  the  surfaces  appear 
to  have  been  smoothed,  the  reverse  had  an  “X”  scratched,  then 
carefully  burnished  down  resulting  in  some  of  the  leaves  missing. 
Certainly  a  coin  that  should  be  inspected,  as  the  surfaces  are  not  as 
bad  as  we  make  them  sound,  and  this  is  one  of  the  rarer  varieties 
from  the  Mac  MacDonald  collection. 

Ex:  Juan  Sabzar;  Denis  W.  Loring;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.,  3/78;  Dr. 
Thomas  S.Chalkley  Sale,  ( Superior  Galleries,  1/90),  lot  214 ;  Joel 
Spingarn;  John  G.  Cloutier;  Gary  Ruttenberg  Sale,  ( McCawley- 
Grellman,  8/95),  lot  143;  Chris  Victor-McCawley . 


5070  1794  S-55,  R.2.  Sharpness  VF  30  Porous,  net  Fine  12.  Wholly  and 
evenly  porous  on  the  obverse,  with  the  surfaces  toned  a  steel-tan. 
The  reverse  is  similar,  however,  the  porosity  is  a  bit  heavier,  but  the 
devices  remain  clear.  Weakly  struck  on  UN  of  UNITED.  Clean 
rims  and  fields,  with  no  annoying  bumps.  Not  a  rare  variety. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  Sale,  4/95,  lot  167 . 


Impressive  S-56,  Slanting  7,  Office  Boy  Reverse 


5071  1794  S-56,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  25.  Light  steel-tan 

with  pleasing  brown  toning  on  both  sides,  probably  recolored  some¬ 
time  in  the  past.  There  are  several  small  tick  marks  on  the  obverse, 
including  some  on  Liberty’s  face,  similar  on  the  reverse.  Identifiable 
by  one  rim  mark  between  CA  of  AMERICA.  Struck  with  the 
reverse  die  rotated  clockwise  about  45  degrees.  A  well  struck,  above 
average  coin  with  ample  appeal  and  a  scarce  variety  to  boot. 

Ex:  K.P.  Austin;  Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowitz;  Early  American  Coppers 
Sale,  5/90,  lot  25. 

507_  1794  S-58,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12,  net  VG  8.  The  surfaces  are  a 

bit  mottled  and  granular  throughout,  apparently  also  cleaned  and 
recolored.  Identifiable  by  a  nick  behind  Liberty’s  mouth,  and  a  small 
rough  area  past  the  Y  of  LIBERTY,  and  a  mark/hump  combination 
on  the  R  of  AMERICA.  A  well  balanced  example  of  this  moderate' 
ly  scarce  variety  in  an  affordable  collector  grade. 

Ex:  Mid- American  Rare  Coin  Auctions,  1/91,  lot  53. 


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Splendid  S-59,  Choice  VF  30 


Exceptionally  Nice  S-63  in  Extremely  Fine  40 


5073  1794  S-59,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  30.  A  splendid,  choice 
coin  which  boasts  even-tan  color  and  clean  surfaces.  Struck  a  bit 
off-center,  strong  on  the  bottom  of  the  obverse,  weak  at  the  top, 
similar  on  the  corresponding  sections  of  the  reverse.  Identifiable  by 
a  tiny  rim  tick  above  the  L  of  LIBERTY,  a  hidden  horizontal  nose 
nick,  and  on  the  reverse  by  two  small  digs  on  the  left  side  of  the  U 
of  UNITED.  Struck  after  the  dies  clashed  (Die  State  II),  with  clash 
marks  noted  below  the  cap,  between  the  cap  and  hair,  and  in  front 
of  the  chin  and  throat,  also  with  curls  noted  within  the  wreath.  Not 
in  the  Condition  Census,  but  one  could  scarcely  imagine  a  better 
coin  worth  upgrading  over  this  present  specimen. 

Ex:  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Denis  W.  Loring,  1971;  Gary  Ruttenberg; 
M cCawley-Grellman  Auction ,  8/96,  lot  95;  Christopher  B.  Young 
(Chesapeake  Bay  Rare  Coins). 

5074  1794  S-60,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VG  10  Porous,  net  Good  6.  The  entire 
surface  has  porosity,  and  some  areas  appear  to  have  been  carefully 
scraped  resulting  in  pinscratches.  Dark  brown  fields  offset  the  lighter 
devices.  There  are  some  rim  bumps,  mostly  on  the  reverse. 
Unevenly  struck  and  weak  on  the  upper  obverse  and  lower  reverse. 
Ex:  Joe  Dooley  Sale,  (M cCawley-Grellman,  1197),  lot  884- 


Scarce  and  Desirable  S-61  Grading  VF  20 


5075  1794  S-61,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  20.  Dark-brown  fields 
offset  the  lighter  devices.  There  is  one  minor  intermittent  scrape 
from  the  right  edge  of  the  cap  into  Liberty’s  hair,  and  on  the  reverse 
there  are  three  similar  scrapes,  one  from  the  wreath  to  the  C  of 
CENT,  another  through  the  1  of  AMERICA,  the  last  from  the 
numerator  extending  right  to  the  rim  below  the  ribbon  end.  A  glass 
will  locate  minor  roughness,  but  still  a  charming  specimen  to  repre¬ 
sent  this  variety.  The  obverse  die  is  clashed  below  LIB  of  LIBERTY. 
Ex:  Formerly  #128  in  an  old  collection  (probably  formed  in  the  early 
1900s);  W.  E.  Johnson;  Alfred  Bonard;  Henry  J.  Berube,  (New 
England  Coin  Company,  12/65);  Philip  Van  Cleave,  (Kagin’s  #340, 
1/86),  lot  5065;  Walter  Dudgeon;  Early  American  Copper  Auction  #9, 
7/93,  lot  550. 

5076  1794  S-62,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VG  10,  net  Good  5.  Dark  steel-tan 
fields,  with  lighter  pink  devices,  probably  from  an  old  cleaning. 
Weakly  struck  on  the  left  side  of  the  reverse,  due  to  the  large  rim 
break  on  the  obverse,  making  parts  of  UNITED  STATES  weak. 
There  are  several  small  rim  marks  on  both  sides,  and  a  few  unimpor¬ 
tant  digs  on  and  below  Liberty’s  cap.  Desirable  as  the  late  die  state 
and  a  worthy  coin  to  obtain. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  Sale,  5/96,  lot  105. 


5077  1794  S-63,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  XF  40,  net  XF  40.  The  Fallen  4,  or 

Drunken  Die-Cutter’s  obverse.  A  stunning  and  exceptional  speci¬ 
men  of  this  seldom-found-choice  variety.  The  color  is  medium- 
chocolate  throughout,  and  the  coin  was  struck  on  a  good  planchet. 
Well  centered  and  struck,  with  every  device  sharp  and  crisp.  There 
simply  are  no  significant  handling  marks — a  few  stray  ticks  on 
either  side,  but  no  rim  bumps  to  distract  the  eye. 

A  delightful  variety  that  exudes  charisma,  the  Fallen  4  is  a  result 
of  the  date  punch  being  placed  far  too  low  relative  to  the  other  dig¬ 
its,  the  die  engraver  ran  into  a  problem,  after  engraving  the  179,  the 
bust  of  Liberty  was  already  located  where  the  4  needed  to  placed. 
Rather  than  overlap  the  4  and  the  bust,  the  engraver  decided  to 
squeeze  the  4  in  place  between  the  bust  and  the  edge,  resulting  in  a 
disorderly  and  random  appearance.  Furthermore,  the  placement  of 
the  letters  of  LIBERTY  shows  inexperience  or  downright  careless¬ 
ness,  being  either  too  close,  or  too  far  apart.  This  is  also  one  of  the 
two  curious  “button  cap”  obverse  dies,  with  a  small  button-like  dot 
near  the  lower  edge  of  the  cap,  perhaps  this  was  a  way  of  signing  his 
work,  or  a  way  of  enhancing  the  original  design. 

Ex:  Barney  Bluestone  Auction;  Dr.  Kenneth  J.  Sartoris,  5/72;  Del  N. 
Bland;  Dr.  Robert  A.  Schuman;  Charles  E.  Harrison;  Early  American 
Coppers  Auction,  (4/92) ,  lot  37. 


Important  1794  Sheldon-66  Variety 


5078  1794  S-66,  R.5.  Sharpness  AG  3,  net  AG  3.  Here  is  a  nice  coin  for 
the  grade,  the  obverse  devices  are  full  and  complete.  Minor  rough¬ 
ness  in  the  fields,  and  the  coin  is  toned  a  medium-brown  on  both 
sides.  The  reverse  experienced  uneven  wear,  with  the  lower  half  just 
about  gone,  but  the  diagnostic  double  leaf  below  OF  is  visible  with  a 
glass.  Excellent  surfaces  aside  from  the  obverse  porosity,  and  identi¬ 
fiable  by  a  series  of  tiny  marks  surrounding  the  A  of  STATES.  No 
rim  problems,  curiously,  for  a  coin  that  spent  significant  time  in  cir¬ 
culation.  This  is  a  high  rarity  5,  which  is  needed  by  many,  and 
owned  by  few  collectors,  so  don’t  let  this  opportunity  pass  by  with¬ 
out  a  fight. 

Ex:  Robert  W.  Miller,  Sr.  (Bob’s  Coins  &  Collectables);  Joel  Spingam; 
Early  American  Coppers,  (4/95),  lot  174. 

5079  1794  S-67,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  Fine  12.  Medium-brown 
throughout  and  above  average  for  the  grade.  Clean  rims  and  sur¬ 
faces,  with  a  pair  of  unimportant  scrapes  which  will  serve  to  identify 
this  piece,  one  below  the  cap,  another  just  above  the  pole  in  the 
field.  Well  struck  and  pleasing  overall.  On  the  reverse,  there  is  a 
group  of  tap  marks  on  and  below  CENT.  Struck  from  clashed  dies. 
An  impressive  and  desirable  coin. 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


SOSO  1795  Lettered  Edge,  S-73,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  AG  3,  net  AG  3. 
Nearly  a  grade  better  on  the  obverse,  with  all  the  devices  sharp,  the 
reverse  is  weaker,  with  ONE  CENT  and  the  right  side  very  faint  or 
worn  away.  A  scarce  variety  that  is  seldom  found  in  any  grade. 
Identifiable  by  a  minor  rim  bump  above  the  last  S  of  STATES. 
Medium-brown  and  choice  for  the  grade  in  every  respect. 

Ex:  Early  American  Cuppers  (4/95) ,  lot  177 . 

5081  1795  Lettered  Edge,  S-74,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AG  3,  net  AG  3. 
Faintly  porous  in  the  fields  which  are  darkly  toned,  the  devices 
lighter.  Choice  for  the  grade,  with  full  rims  on  the  obverse,  a  hit 
weaker  on  the  reverse  but  nearly  all  the  devices  are  visible.  The 
rims,  fields,  and  devices  are  generally  free  of  significant  handling 
marks. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction,  #7,  ( 1/93),  lot  39. 

5082  1795  Lettered  Edge,  S-75,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  Fine  12. 
The  planchet  is  choice  on  the  obverse  with  nice  color  and  surfaces, 
the  only  mark  is  a  shallow  dent  just  above  the  back  of  Liberty’s 
head.  However,  the  reverse  is  a  different  story  as  there  are  several 
fissures  extending  diagonally  across,  and  a  rough  patch  through 
STA  of  STATES.  A  coin  that  should  be  inspected. 

Ex:  M cCawley-Grellman  Sale  #2,  (6/94),  lot  43. 


Desirable  1795  Sheldon-76a 


5083  1795  Lettered  Edge.  S-76a,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  VG  8. 

Dark  steel-brown  throughout,  and  well  struck.  There  are  several 
minor  rim  marks  on  both  the  obverse  and  reverse.  Identifiable  by  a 
small  mark  just  below  the  point  of  the  cap,  a  nick  on  Liberty’s  neck, 
and  a  scrape  near  the  rim  before  Liberty’s  chin.  A  rare  and  desirable 
example  of  this  variety,  which  despite  its  minor  problems  should  be 
hotly  contested  by  bidders. 

Ex:  M cCawley-Grellman  Mail  Rid  Sale  #2,  (6/9 4),  lot  43. 


High  Grade  1795  S-76b  Plain  Edge 


Gorgeous  1795  Plain  Edge  S-76b  in  MS  60 


5084  1795  Plain  Edge  S-76b,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  XF  40. 

Glossy  on  the  obverse  and  choice  aside  from  minor  porosity 
between  LI  of  LIBERTY  and  near  the  right  obverse  edge.  Similar, 
bur  more  extensive,  porosity  on  rhe  reverse,  and  the  planchet  was 
nor  properly  prepared,  with  roughness  noted  mostly  on  the  right 
side  Weakly  struck  on  GA  of  AMERICA,  and  on  the  leaves  below. 
Although  a  common  variety,  this  coin  is  still  desirable  for  its  color 
and  high  grade,  even  with  the  little  problems. 

Ex  Rowers  and  M erena,  (6/89),  lot  204 6;  Anthony  Terranova; 
'superior  (if tileries,  (1/90),  lot  246;  Martin  Raul ;  Superior  Galleries, 
(5/'ti lot  662,  Martin  Paul,  Mid-American  Rare  Coin  Auctions, 
(1/91),  Lit  5 4  as  MS  60 


5085  1795  Plain  Edge  S-76b,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  60  Brown, 
net  Mint  State  60.  The  surfaces  are  light  tan  and  glossy  with  hints 
of  original  color  near  the  devices.  Weakly  struck  on  the  upper 
obverse  and  lower  reverse,  with  all  the  lettering  visible,  but  weak  in 
those  areas.  The  central  devices  are  sharply  struck.  Identifiable  by  a 
tiny  tick  mark  behind  Liberty’s  eye,  and  by  the  weak  UN  of  UNIT¬ 
ED.  A  stunning  and  beautiful  coin  that  will  excite  even  the  most 
advanced  collector. 

Ex:  New  England  Rare  Coin  Auctions,  (7/76),  lot  443;  Gary 
Sturtridge;  unknown  intermediary;  Vintage  Auctions,  (2/89),  lot  148; 
Julian  Leidman;  Superior  Galleries,  (2/91),  lot  675;  Julian  Leidman; 
unknown  intermediary;  McCawley-Grellman  Auction,  (1/97),  lot  208. 

5086  1795  Plain  Edge  S-77,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12  Porous,  net  VG  8. 
Dark  steel-brown  with  some  surface  porosity  in  the  fields  on  both 
sides  and  small  raised  areas.  Weakly  struck  on  the  N  of  UNITED 
and  the  O  of  OF,  diagnostic  of  this  variety.  Scarce. 

Ex:  Steven  K.  Ellsworth  (Butternut). 


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The  Parmelee-Newcomb-Halpern-Naftzger  S-78 


>087  1795  Plain  Edge  S-78,  R.l.  Sharpness  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  61. 

An  outstanding  coin  for  the  grade,  the  surfaces  are  tan  and  lustrous, 
with  a  hint  of  bluish  color  in  the  fields.  Boldly  struck,  slightly  off- 
center  toward  Liberty’s  cap  point,  on  a  decent  planchet.  Identifiable 
by  a  minute  tick  mark  on  Liberty’s  temple,  and  by  the  errant  center¬ 
ing,  confirming  that  this  is  the  Parmelee-Newcomb  specimen. 
Although  many  choice  mint  state  examples  are  known,  few  have 
the  illustrious  pedigree  that  this  coin  has,  and  few  could  have  any 
better  surfaces  or  color.  An  important  opportunity  and  one  of  the 
most  alluring  coins  from  the  extensive  MacDonald  Collection. 

Ex:  Lorin  G.  Parmelee,  (New  York  Coin  &  Stamp  Co.,  6/1890),  lot 
712;  J.F.  Anger;  Howard  R.  Newcomb;  J.C.  M orgenthau  &  Co., 
#458,  (2/45),  lot  82;  Joseph  H.  Spray;  Stack’s  (4/78),  lot  83;  Herman 
Halpern,  (Stack’s,  12/86);  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American 
Coppers  (4/89),  lot  54  ■  (See  Color  Photo) 

>088  1796  Liberty  Cap  S-81,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12  Planchet  Clip, 

net  Fine  12.  Medium-brown  throughout  with  some  minor  surface 
roughness  near  Liberty’s  face  and  surrounding  the  obverse  devices, 
the  reverse  is  smoother.  There  is  a  planchet  clip  located  at  approxi¬ 
mately  9  o’clock  on  the  obverse,  and  the  corresponding  part  of  the 
reverse.  Well  struck  and  nice  for  the  grade,  ever  popular,  and  diffi¬ 
cult  to  find  this  choice. 

Ex:  Kingswood  Galleries,  (2/91),  lot  7290;  unknown  intermediary; 
M cCawley-Grellman  Auctions,  (1/ 96),  lot  164. 


5089  1796  Liberty  Cap  S-83,  R.4-  Sharpness  of  Good  5  Burnished,  net 
Good  5.  The  surfaces  have  been  burnished  to  remove  corrosion,  and 
are  now  a  bit  soft  in  appearance  and  examination  reveals  some 
scraping  near  the  devices.  The  reverse  is  a  touch  weak,  with  NI  of 
UNITED  and  ENT  of  CENT  weak  or  missing.  There  are  no  rim  or 
other  surface  marks  on  this  scarce  variety. 

5090  1796  Liberty  Cap  S-84,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  Fine  15.  One 
small  rim  cut  above  the  R  of  LIBERTY  and  minor  surface  roughness 
from  a  higher  grade.  Medium  to  dark-brown  toning,  with  hints  of 
verdigris  in  the  reverse  devices.  Liberty’s  portrait  and  face  are 
smooth  and  choice,  and  the  coin  really  has  a  satisfying  appearance. 
Ex:  Superior  (5/96) ,  lot  313. 

5091  1796  Liberty  Cap  S-85,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AG  3,  net  AG  3.  Choice 
steel-brown  color  throughout,  with  smooth,  even  wear  on  the 
obverse,  the  reverse  is  very  weak  at  the  top.  There  is  a  minor  rim 
mark  past  the  Y  of  LIBERTY,  otherwise  the  surfaces  are  remarkably 
clean  for  a  coin  with  this  much  wear.  Delightfully  scarce  and  rarely 
encountered  in  any  decent  grade. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman,  ( 1  /9 7) ,  lot  21 1 . 


Rare  1796  S-86  in  Fine  15 


5092  1796  Liberty  Cap  S-86,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VF  25  Porous, 

Burnished  Reverse,  net  Fine  12.  The  obverse  is  uniformly  porous, 
with  dark  steel-brown  color,  the  reverse  similar,  but  near  the  wreath 
on  the  lower  left  there  has  been  minor  burnishing  to  reduce  the 
roughness.  The  devices  and  legends  are  all  clear  and  undiminished. 
Ex:  G.  Lee  Kuntz;  Douglas  F.  Bird;  Gary  Ruttenberg;  M cCawley- 
Grellman  Auction,  (8/96),  lot  114. 


5093  1796  Liberty  Cap  S-87,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12,  net  VG  10. 
Olive-brown  and  attractive  for  the  grade.  A  few  trivial  marks  are 
visible  on  the  reverse,  along  with  a  very  faint  scratch  above 
STATES.  ONE  CENT  and  OF  are  weak,  but  visible. 

Ex:  Gunther  P.  Garbe,  (Bowers  &  Merena,  3/96),  lot  91;  Steven  K. 
Ellsworth. 

5094  1796  Liberty  Cap  S-88,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12  Burnished,  net 
VG  8.  Steel-brown  and  even  in  color,  the  entire  obverse  has  been 
burnished  to  remove  corrosion.  Identifiable  by  a  pit  below  the  1  of 
the  date,  and  a  rim  mark  before  Liberty’s  face,  another  on  the 
reverse  above  RI  of  AMERICA. 

Ex:  Fred  Coops;  Douglas  F.  Bird,  3/89;  Gary  Ruttenberg;  M cCawley- 
Grellman,  (1/96),  lot  1 14. 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


5095  1796  Liberty  Cap  Fine,  Flip  Over  Triple  Strike,  With  a  Planchet 

Clip.  S-89,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  VG  10.  An  exciting  coin 
which  tells  quite  a  story.  The  apparent  first  strike  (the  most  obliter¬ 
ated  by  the  following  two  strikes)  can  be  seen  on  Liberty’s  cap, 
where  ST  of  STATES  is  clear,  on  what  eventually  becomes  the 
reverse,  Liberty’s  cap  can  be  seen  at  the  ST  of  STATES.  The  sec¬ 
ond  strike,  (the  coin  has  not  flipped  over  at  this  point)  is  very  plain, 
with  Liberty’s  head,  cap,  curls,  and  part  of  RTY  of  LIBERTY  clear 
on  the  reverse.  Last,  the  coin  flipped  over,  and  was  struck  yet  again, 
this  time  centered.  The  result  is  simply  amazing,  the  obverse  reads 
STLIBER  RICA,  the  date  is  clear  with  TED  beneath,  in  the  field 
before  Liberty’s  face  is  the  wreath  and  part  of  the  ribbon.  All  this 
struck  on  a  clipped  planchet  at  1 1  o’clock  on  what  becomes  the 
obverse.  The  obverse  does  have  some  pinscratches  in  each  field,  a 
few  on  the  devices,  but  these  are  not  too  distracting.  All  is  toned  a 
steel-bmwn  and  the  surfaces  have  some  minor  porosity,  especially 
on  the  reverse.  One  of  the  most  exciting  error  coins  to  pass  through 
here  and  certain  to  be  the  highlight  of  any  collection  it  graces. 

Ft  George  H  Decker  (10/76),  R.  E.  Naf tiger,  Jr.;  Early  American 
Coppers,  (5/90),  kit  34. 


50**6  1796  Dr.iped  Bust  S-92,  R.L  Sharpness  of  VF  20  Porous,  net  VG  10. 

Dark  olive-brown  anil  recovering  from  a  cleaning.  The  surfaces  are 
porous,  moreso  on  the  reverse  than  the  obverse.  There  is  a  recent 
rap.-  between  ER  of  LIBERTY  and  a  scratch  down  from  TY,  both 
of  wLn  h  show  fresh  copper  color.  No  circulation  problems  to  note. 
f  t  M c(  auiley-(  ireUman ,  ( 1/ 96),  kit  I6H. 


5097 


5098 


5099 


1796  Draped  Bust  S-97,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  20,  net  Fine  12.  Dark- 
olive-steel  with  lighter  color  on  the  devices.  One  rim  mark  above 
the  L  of  LIBERTY,  another  below  the  bust,  on  the  reverse  there  is 
another  above  ED  of  UNITED.  The  surfaces  are  porous,  and  the 
obverse  fields  have  many  faint  pinscratches.  A  scarce  variety. 

Ex:  Mike  Follet  Rare  Coin  Co.,  8/83;  Del  N.  Bland,  8/83;  Wes  A. 


1796  Draped  Bust  S-100,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VG  7,  net  Good  5. 
Dark-brown  throughout  with  a  few  minor  scrapes  on  the  obverse, 
one  under  Liberty’s  nose  toward  the  right  rim.  The  reverse  is  weak 


along  the  lower  edge. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9,  (7/93),  lot  568. 


1796  L1HERTY  S-103,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF  25  Porous,  net  VG  7. 
Dark-olive-brown  in  color,  but  the  surfaces  are  completely  porous. 
All  devices  are  clear,  and  no  significant  handling  marks  mar  the 
rough  surfaces. 

Ex:  C.  E.  Bullowa  Auction,  (date  unknown),  lot  79;  unknown  interme¬ 
diary;  Early  American  Coppers ,  (4/95),  lot  188. 


Rare  and  Desirable  S-105,  Ex:  Dr.  Sheldon 


5100  1796  Draped  Bust  S-105,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VG  10,  net  VG  8. 

The  obverse  appears  to  have  been  lightly  burnished,  and  now  is 
olive-brown  and  smooth.  The  fields  retain  some  roughness  but  no 
problems  from  circulation  are  noted.  Identifiable  by  a  small  thread 
which  was  struck  beneath  the  left  ribbon  end  on  the  reverse,  near 
the  1  of  100.  Tied  with  six  others  for  sixth  finest  known  placing  this 
specimen  in  the  middle  range  of  the  Condition  Census  for  this  rare 
variety.  Well  struck  with  all  the  devices  clear,  and  the  double  6  in 
the  date  is  sharp.  An  important  coin  with  a  wonderful  pedigree. 

Ex:  Dr.  William  H.  Sheldon;  Dorothy  Paschal;  Allen  E.  McDowell; 
Jake  Hen din,  (7178);  Richard  V.  Punchard;  Early  American  Coppers, 
(41 95),  lot  189;  Steven  K.  Ellsworth;  Early  American  Coppers,  (5/96), 
lot  120. 


Impressive  1796  Sheldon- 106,  Rarity  5 


5101  1  796  Draped  Bust  S-106,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VF  25  Porous,  net  Fine 

12.  The  surfaces  are  evenly  porous  and  appear  to  have  been  lightly 
burnished  and  scraped  to  remove  some  of  the  corrosion.  Most  of  the 
device  detail  is  present,  and  the  coin  is  well  struck.  Dark  brown  in 
color  with  in  olive  gloss.  Identifiable  by  a  small  pit  in  I  iberty's  hair 
just  behind  her  temple  and  a  pair  of  tiny  nicks  on  her  neck.  A  rarity 
in  any  grade  and  difficult  to  find  appreciably  better. 

Ex:  Henry  C.  Hines;  Oscar  R.  Tompkins;  Thomas  P.  Warfield. 
Associated  Coin  Auction  Company,  ( 10/55),  lot  223,  unknoten  mtenncdi 
ary;  Dr.  (  R  Chambers,  lh  Robert  I  Shalowitz;  Robert  E  Mattheus, 
(Superior  Oallenes,  5/89),  k,t  24 6;  Robert  F  Matthews.  4M 


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Rare  Sheldon- 107,  Rarity  5  Net  Good  4 


5102  1796  Draped  Bust  S-107,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VG  7  Porous,  net 

Good  4-  The  surfaces  are  dark  and  evenly  porous,  moreso  on  the 
reverse  than  the  obverse.  There  are  some  marks  on  Liberty’s  neck. 
The  reverse  is  weak  on  the  top  left  side,  with  TES  of  STATES  worn 
and  eroded  away.  Still  a  rare  variety,  with  the  Condition  Census 
ending  just  a  point  or  two  above  the  net  grade  on  this  coin,  making 
it  very  collectible  for  the  advanced  Sheldon  variety  numismatist. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions,  (l  196),  lot  177 ■ 


5103  1796  Draped  Bu$t  S- 110,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12,  net  VG  8. 

Terminal  die  state  with  the  rim  break  over  TY  and  a  crack  in  the 
obverse  field  before  Liberty’s  face.  Nice  brown  color  and  clean  sur¬ 
faces  for  the  grade,  the  only  complaint  is  a  small  patch  of  green  cor¬ 
rosion  below  and  on  the  L  of  LIBERTY.  The  reverse  is  well  bal¬ 
anced  with  a  few  raised  patches  of  corrosion,  but  no  significant  han¬ 
dling  marks  or  circulation  damage.  A  tough  die  state  to  find  nice. 


Select  1796  Sheldon-115 


5105  1796  Draped  Bust  S- 115,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  VG  10. 

Lovely  mottled  brown  with  olive  highlights  throughout.  Well  struck 
and  quite  pleasing  to  behold,  which  is  unusual  for  this  tough-to- 
find-nice  variety.  Identifiable  by  two  rim  marks  on  the  obverse,  one 
below  the  ribbon  ends,  the  other  near  the  bust  point.  There  are 
some  faint  pinscratches  on  both  sides.  Struck  from  clashed  dies  with 
leaves  noted  near  Liberty’s  chin  and  mouth. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers,  (4/92) ,  lot  65. 


5106  1796  Draped  Bust  S- 116,  R.5,  sharpness  of  AG  3,  net  AG  3,  dark 

olive-steel-brown  with  many  tiny  handling  marks,  a  decidedly  rare 
issue  that  is  tough  to  find  in  any  grade,  and  decent  overall — some  of 
the  legend  has  worn  away  on  the  reverse,  but  most  of  the  devices  are 
discernable,  Ex:  Early  American  Coppers,  (4/92),  lot  192;  and  a  1797 
Fine  15  Porous,  S- 134,  R-3,  dark-brown  throughout  and  evenly 
porous,  all  the  devices  are  sharp  with  no  surface  disturbances  aside 
from  the  porosity,  Ex:  Carl  Senn.  (Total:  2  coins) 


Late  Die  State  Sheldon- 1 13 


Desirable  Sheldon- 118  in  VG  7 


5104  1796  Draped  Bust  VF  20  S-l  13,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VF  20  Lightly 

Porous,  net  Fine  15.  Light  brown  in  color  with  roughness  noted  in 
the  fields  of  the  obverse,  the  reverse  is  much  better,  with  smooth, 
even  brown  color,  and  a  minor  rim  mark  over  AT  of  STATES.  Late 
die  state  with  the  usual  heavy  crack  through  the  date  and  another 
crack  from  the  rim  to  the  top  ribbon  in  Liberty’s  hair  bow.  An 
impressive  coin. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers,  (4/92) ,  lot  62. 


5107  1796  Draped  Bust  S-l  18,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VG  7,  net  VG  7. 

Light-tan  to  brown  throughout  and  well  struck.  A  decidedly  rare 
issue  which  recently  dropped  from  Rarity  6  to  a  High  Rarity  5. 
Smooth,  uneven  wear,  with  the  tops  of  LIBERTY  weak,  but  full 
dentils  below  the  date,  similar  on  the  reverse  with  parts  of  the  frac¬ 
tion  and  UNI  of  UNITED  worn,  while  the  balance  of  the  reverse  is 
sharp.  Identifiable  by  a  small  rim  mark  between  AM  of  AMERICA. 
An  important  offering. 

Ex:  C.  Douglas  Smith;  Jerry  Cohen  (6/6 1),  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr;  New 
Netherlands  Coin  Co.,  (1 1/73) ,  lot  433;  Herbert  A.  Silberman;  Chuck 
Frujanic;  Dr.  Philip  W.  Ralls;  Del  N.  Bland,  (6/80),  G.  Lee  Kuntz; 
Superior  Galleries,  (10/91),  lot  130;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr., 
McCawley-Grellman  Auction,  (1/95) ,  lot  353. 


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Session  One  •  Thursday,  September  1 1,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


Scarce  Sheldon- 1 19, 

Ex:  Chapman- Hines-Downing-Brown 


5108  1796  Draped  Bust  S- 119,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  50  Lightly 

Porous,  net  VF  35.  The  surfaces  appear  to  have  been  slightly  bur¬ 
nished  to  reduce  porosity  on  both  sides,  now  all  is  toned  a  dark 
brown,  nearly  black,  with  glossy  fields.  Boldly  struck  with  full  device 
detail  and  thick  dentils.  Identifiable  by  a  small  pit  left  of  the  L  of 
LIBERTY.  One  of  the  Nichols  find  varieties,  this  one  apparently 
exposed  to  the  elements  a  bit  too  long,  but  still  very  desirable  over¬ 
all,  and  with  an  illustrious  pedigree. 

Ex:  An  owner  with  the  initial  “M”;  S.  H.  Chapman;  S.  H.  Chapman, 
(6/13),  lot  48!  "Able";  Henry  C.  Hines;  Homer  K.  Downing;  1952 
ANA,  (New  Netherlands  438,  lot  1759);  Benjamin  Stack,  (Stack's); 
Lawrence  O.  Ross;  Stack’s,  (10/53),  lot  448;  F.  Dabney  Caldwell,  Jr.; 
Stack's,  (4/88),  lot  2099;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.,  (Superior  Galleries, 
1/96),  lot  1 66. 


Choice  Moderate  Grade  1796  NC-4 


Rare  1797  Sheldon- 122 


5110  1797  Reverse  of  ‘97,  Stems  S-122,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VG  10 

Burnished  Obverse,  net  Good  5.  The  obverse  has  been  burnished  to 
remove  corrosion,  some  of  which  remains,  the  result  is  many  tiny 
pinscratches  visible  with  a  glass.  Some  evidence  of  corrosion 
removal  is  also  noted  on  the  reverse.  Well  struck  and  balanced  for 
the  grade,  and  an  important  rarity. 

Ex:  McCawley'Grellman,  (1/97),  lot  220. 


5109  1796  Draped  Bust  NC-4,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  Good  4,  net  Good  4- 

A  delightful  example  of  this  rarity,  the  surfaces  have  very  light 
porosity,  the  wear  is  smooth  and  even.  There  are  no  handling  prob¬ 
lems  on  the  obverse,  just  one  minor  dent  on  the  reverse  above  the 
right  ribbon  end.  Weakly  struck  on  OF.  Perhaps  35  are  known  of 
this  variety,  with  few  offerings  in  recent  years,  making  this  an 
opportunity  for  the  advanced  numismatist. 

Ex:  McCawley'Grellman,  (1/95),  lot  350. 


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Delightful  Nichols  Find  S-123, 
Ex:  French-Clark-Reynolds 


111  1797  Reverse  of  ‘97,  Stems,  S-123,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  MS  60 

Brown,  net  AU  50.  One  of  the  many  Nichols  find  coins,  with  lus¬ 
trous  tan  fields  and  devices.  Apparently  cleaned  and  retoned,  but 
done  well  so,  as  not  to  detract.  The  die  line  below  Liberty’s  eye  has 
been  lightly  tooled,  perhaps  in  an  attempt  to  remove  it,  but  it  is  still 
visible.  A  beautiful,  well  struck  and  pleasing  example  of  this  scarce 
variety,  with  an  illustrious  pedigree  that  further  enhances  it’s  desir¬ 
ability. 

Ex:  Henry  C.  Miller;  Thomas  L.  Elder  (4/17),  lot  752;  Dr.  George  P. 
French,  3/29;  B.  MaxMehl,  F.P.L.,  1929,  lot  168  as  “D-107";  Henry 
A.  Sternberg,  8/30;  T.  James  Glark,  1944;  B.  Max  Mehl;  B.  Max 
Mehl  M.B.S.  HI 06  (6 145),  lot  1664  as  “D-107";  unknown  intermedi¬ 
ary;  Larry  Whitlow,  Ltd.,  Superior  Galleries  (1/85),  lot  46;  unknown 
intermediary ;  Thomas  D.  Reynolds,  1/90.  (See  Color  Photo) 


5112  1797  Reverse  of  ‘97,  Stems,  S-126,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net 

XF  40.  A  rare  early  die  state  of  this  scarce  variety,  the  obverse  crack 
has  not  yet  formed,  although  there  is  a  die  dot  mid-field  before  the 
throat,  apparently  from  a  bubble  in  the  die  steel  which  allowed  the 
crack  to  later  form.  Cleaned  and  retoned  a  medium-brown,  3  light 
“X”s  are  are  located  in  the  obverse  fields.  The  planchet  was  not 
completely  smooth,  and  roller  marks  were  not  eliminated  by  the 
strike,  notably  in  the  left  obverse  field  and  on  the  reverse.  An 
impressive  and  desirable  example  of  the  early  die  state  which  is  well 
up  in  the  Condition  Census  and  tied  for  seventh  finest  known  with 
two  or  three  others. 

Ex:  Thomas  D.  Reynolds,  1 1/93. 


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IS 


The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


Tied  for  Sixth  Finest  Known  Sheldon- 127 


5113  1797  Reverse  of  ‘97,  Stems  S- 1 27,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF  20,  net 
VF  20.  A  glass  will  reveal  that  the  surfaces  have  very  light  porosity, 
but  the  devices  and  fields  are  still  pleasant  and  above  average  for 
this  scarce  variety.  This  piece  is  from  the  early  die  state  before  the 
obverse  die  cracked.  Medium  brown  with  clean  surfaces  that  reveal 
no  distracting  marks  or  abrasions.  Tied  with  two  others  for  the  sixth 
finest  known  of  the  variety,  and  another  important  opportunity. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #5,  (8/92),  lot  78;  Robinson  S.  Broun,  Jr., 
(Superior,  1/96) ,  lot  181 . 

5114  1797  Reverse  of ‘97,  Stems  S- 1 28,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  Fine 
15.  Cleaned  and  retoned  with  the  fields  brown,  some  of  the  devices 
a  bit  lighter,  with  colored  highlights.  This  is  a  splendid  example  of 
the  E  over  M  (AMERICA)  variety.  The  obverse  is  from  the  last  die 
state  with  the  crack  from  the  left  rim  through  the  lower  curls,  show¬ 
ing  a  well  developed  crack  at  Liberty’s  bust  and  drapery,  and  several 
others  as  described  in  Noyes’  United  States  Large  Cents  1793  -  1814 
The  rims  on  both  sides  show  handling  marks,  but  they  are  very 
unobtrusive,  and  the  obverse  shows  the  typical  roller  marks  seen  on 
high  grade  copper  of  this  era. 

Ex:  Donald  Wenger,  8/95. 

5115  1797  Reverse  of  ‘97,  No  Stems,  S- 131,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15, 
net  Fine  12.  Light  tan  with  clean  fields  and  devices.  Identifiable  by 
a  dull  mark  located  on  the  1  of  the  date  and  the  lower  left  curl. 
Struck  a  bit  off-center  on  the  obverse,  toward  3  o’clock,  well  cen¬ 
tered  and  balanced  on  the  reverse.  There  are  no  other  significant 
handling  marks  or  abrasions. 

Ex:  Belmont  Coins,  10/82;  Joel  Spingarn;  M cCauley-Grellman 
Auctum  #1 1  ( 1/94) ,  lot  170. 

51  16  1797  Reverse  of  ‘97,  No  Stems,  S- 133,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12 

Porous,  net  VG  7.  Evenly  and  entirely  porous  throughout,  toned  a 
dark  steel-brown.  One  cut  is  noted  behind  Liberty’s  eye,  another  on 
her  shoulder.  Well  struck,  and  a  scarce  variety  that  is  seldom  found 
nice. 

Ex:  Carl  Senn. 

51  17  1797  Reverse  of ‘97,  Stems  S- 135,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF 

25.  A  choice  coin  for  the  grade  with  light  chocolate-brown  toning 
and  choice  surfaces.  Probably  retoned  long  ago,  but  not  to  its  detri¬ 
ment.  One  short,  unimportant  scrape  from  the  dentil  toward 
Liberty’s  mouth  serves  to  identify.  Clean  rims  and  surfaces  and  prob¬ 
ably  from  the  expansive  Nichols  Hoard. 

Ex  McCauley -Grellman  Auction,  ( 1/97) ,  lot  222. 

51 18  1797  Reverse  of  ‘97,  Stems,  S- 1  36,  R.3,  sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net 

Fine  15,  some  bluntness  in  striking  notably  at  the  center  of  the 
reverse  and  on  S  OF,  which  are  weak,  the  ohver.se  is  sharp  and  free 
<>f  distracting  marks,  Ex:  Joseph  H  Rose ;  Harmer  Rooke  Numismatists 
(3/90),  lot  81,  Gilbert  Barry;  Superior,  (5/96),  lot  319;  and  a  1797 
Reverse  of ‘97,  Stemless,  S- 143,  R.5,  sharpness  of  VG  10,  net  Good 
5,  the  surfaces  are  uniformly  porous  with  some  device  details  weak 
on  both  sides,  a  rare  variety  that  is  seldom  seen,  Ex:  McCauley- 
( rrellman,  (1/97),  lot  896.  (Total:  2  coins) 

■>119  1797  Reverse  of  ‘97,  Stems,  S-l  38,  R.l  Sharpness  of  VF  20,  net  VF 

20  A  <  hoice  coin  for  the  grade  that  has  medium  chocolate-brown 
color  The  devices  are  well  struck  and  nearly  mark-free.  One  tiny 
rim  mark  is  noted  near  Liberty's  bust,  and  further  the  coin  is  identi¬ 
fy  le  by  i  tiny  pit  between  the  last  A  of  AMERICA  and  the  stem 
end  Struck  a  hit  off-center. 

f  i  / h  pf,h,-rt  I  Sficjiotiii 7,  1/HH,  Robinson  S  Brown,  /r . ,  (Superior, 

I N6 )  lot  1 96 


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5120  1797  Reverse  of  ‘97,  Stems,  S-l 40,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  VF  35  Lightly 
Porous,  net  VF  25.  The  surfaces  are  lightly  porous,  with  some  red 
corrosion  patches  on  both  sides,  the  largest  mid-field  before 

E Thomas  D.  Reynolds,  3/87;  Robinson  S.  Broun,  Jr.  (Superior, 
1/96),  lot  198. 

Well  Struck,  But  Porous  Sheldon- 142 


5121  1797  Reverse  of  ‘97,  Stems,  S-142,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VF  25 

Porous,  net  VG  10.  The  surfaces  are  porous  and  there  is  a  faint  “X” 
in  the  right  obverse  field.  Identifiable  by  small  spots  of  green  corro¬ 
sion  near  the  N  of  UNITED.  A  High  Rarity  5  coin  that  is  difficult 
to  find  in  any  grade  and  very  difficult  to  find  as  well  struck  as  this 
coin  is. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers,  (4/95),  lot  201 . 


Late  Die  State  Sheldon- 146 


5122  1798  S-146,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  VG  8.  Dark-brown  in 

the  fields  offset  by  lighter  devices  with  verdigris  near  the  devices. 
'There  are  some  trivial  rim  marks  above  LIB  of  LIBERTY,  and 
another  on  the  reverse  above  AT  of  STATES.  Apparently  the  later 
die  state,  with  the  obverse  die  ground  down  to  remove  rust,  weaken¬ 
ing  Liberty’s  chest.  A  rare  variety. 

Ex:  Henry  T.  Heuger;  McCauley-Grellman  (1/97),  lot  223. 


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Rare  S-147  With  Nice  Surfaces 


Exemplary  1798/7  Sheldon- 152 


>123  1798  S-147,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VG  10,  net  VG  8.  Glossy  with 

dark-brown  fields  and  lighter  devices.  Well  struck  on  the  lower 
obverse,  weak  at  the  top  and  corresponding  section  of  the  reverse. 
One  small  dig  in  the  right  obverse  field,  above  Liberty’s  chest,  as 
well  as  some  other  trivial  pinscratches.  Decidedly  difficult  to  find, 
and  nearly  impossible  to  find  with  nice  surfaces  (lack  of  porosity), 
such  as  offered  here. 

Ex:  Bob  Patchin ;  Dr.  Robert  ] .  Shalowitz;  Chris  Victor-McCawley;  Dr. 
Thomas  S.  Chalkley  (Superior,  1/90),  lot  334;  Dr.  Philip  W.  Ralls; 
Early  American  Coppers  (4/94),  lot  225. 


The  Downing-Matthews  S- 151 


>124  1798/7  S- 151,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  25  Lightly  Burnished,  net  VG 

10.  The  obverse  appears  to  have  been  lightly  burnished  to  remove 
corrosion  as  the  hair  details  on  Liberty  don’t  look  right.  On  the 
reverse,  there  is  an  area  of  corrosion  located  near  the  ribbon,  and 
the  fields  are  lightly  porous.  Another  with  a  long  and  illustrious 
pedigree,  courtesy  of  Del  N.  Bland,  who  has  spent  many  years  and 
countless  hours  keeping  track  of  large  cents. 

Ex:  Homer  K.  Downing;  Barney  Bluestone;  Dr.  Charles  L.  Ruby, 
12/72;  Superior;  Superior  (2/74),  lot  493;  Richard  A.  Winterhalder; 
Early  American  Coppers  (4/85),  lot  166;  Robert  E.  Matthews 
(Superior,  5/89),  lot  306;  Evan  Kopald;  Peter  Boisvert;  Early  Copper 
Auction  #11  (1/94),  lot  179. 


5125  1798/7  S- 152,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  XF  40,  net  VF  30.  Here  is  an 

exceptional,  high-grade  example  of  this  all-too-difficult  variety.  On 
the  obverse,  there  is  a  minor  rough  patch  in  the  right  field,  and 
smaller  patches  on  the  lower  obverse.  The  reverse  has  some  tiny 
green  spots  and  small  patches  of  porosity  scattered  through  the  leg¬ 
end  and  devices.  In  addition,  there  are  trivial  rim  marks,  notably 
beneath  the  fraction,  above  the  E  of  UNITED,  and  surrounding  the 
first  A  of  AMERICA.  Identifiable  by  a  tick  mark  on  the  right  top  of 
the  first  T  of  STATES  and  a  horizontal  scrape  at  the  center  of 
Liberty’s  chest. 

This  coin  probably  didn’t  circulate  very  long,  as  little  wear  is  vis¬ 
ible  on  the  highpoints  of  the  devices.  The  color  is  medium-brown, 
with  the  darker  patches  as  noted,  and  the  surfaces  are  a  bit  glossy. 
Probably  within  the  low  end  of  the  twelve-coin  Condition  Census, 
and  extremely  difficult  to  find  with  surfaces  even  approaching  this 
specimen’s  quality.  A  formidable  coin  that  will  be  a  centerpiece  of 
an  advanced  collection. 

Ex:  Seattle  Coin  Shop  (June  and  Larry  Hannick,  6/79);  Del  N.  Bland; 
Dr.  Philip  W.  Ralls;  Douglas  F.  Bird;  Early  American  Coppers,  (4/89), 
lot  91 . 


5126  1798  Reverse  of  1796,  S- 155,  R.3,  sharpness  of  VF  30  Burnished 
and  Crudely  Tooled,  net  VG  8,  the  hair  on  Liberty  has  been  crudely 
tooled  with  a  blunt  instrument  to  draw  in  curls,  nice  color  and  sur¬ 
faces  otherwise  and  without  a  glass  appears  normal,  Ex:  Mid - 
American  Auction  (1/90),  lot  49;  1798  S- 1 58,  R.4,  sharpness  of  VG 
8,  net  VG  8,  above  average  surfaces  and  choice  color  for  the  grade, 
Ex:  New  Hampshire  Numismatics,  8/83;  Wes  A.  Rasmussen;  Early 
American  Coppers  (4/94),  lot  235;  and  a  1798  S-J60,  R.4,  sharpness 
of  VG  of  10,  net  VG  10,  nice  original  color,  but  a  few  rim  marks  on 
either  side,  Ex:  Fort  Myer  Coin  Show  1984;  Robert  E.  Matthews 
(Superior,  5/89),  lot  317;  Don  Valenziano,  Jr.;  Early  Copper  Auction 
#1 1  (7/93),  lot  586.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5127  1798  S- 1 63,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF  30  Burnished  and  Cleaned,  net 
VG  10.  The  surfaces  have  porosity  which  has  been  reduced  by  bur¬ 
nishing,  then  the  coin  was  retoned  an  olive-steel  color.  On  the 
reverse  some  raised  corrosion  has  been  chipped  away  with  a  pin, 
leaving  several  pinscratches  on  the  upper  right.  Identifiable  by  a  rim 
dent  below  the  lowest  curl  of  Liberty.  Still  a  rare  coin,  and  not  too 
far  from  the  Condition  Census  in  spite  of  the  problems. 

Ex:  Numismatic  Classics;  unknown  intermediary;  Early  Copper  Auction 
#4  (1/92),  lot  74. 

5128  1798  S- 164,  R-4,  sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  VG  7,  struck  a  bit  off-cen¬ 
ter  toward  9  o’clock,  decent  surfaces  with  some  red  spots  visible 
with  a  glass  on  the  reverse  and  a  pinscratch  on  both  sides,  Ex: 
Douglas  F.  Bird;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96),  lot  138;  1798  VF  30 
Tooled  and  Burnished,  S- 1 66,  R.l,  tooled,  burnished,  and  recolored; 
Ex:  Jim  Beasley,  1/94 ;  1798  S-167,  R.l,  sharpness  of  VF  30  Porous, 
net  Fine  1 5 ,  medium-brown  and  evenly  porous ,  there  are  some  corrosion 
spots  on  the  obverse  rim,  and  a  large  spot  above  Rl  of  AMERICA  on  the 
reverse,  Ex:  Donald  Wenger,  6/93.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5129  1798  S- 165,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12  Green  Verdigris,  net  VG  10. 
Dark-green  verdigris  surrounding  the  devices,  atop  dark  fields  and 
lighter  devices.  Boldly  struck  and  free  of  any  significant  handling 
marks.  A  scarce  variety  with  the  Condition  Census  including  coins 
only  a  few  points  better. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot  47. 


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5 1  V  1798  S- 167,  R  1,  sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  VG  8,  choice  medium- 
brown  with  some  darker  highlights,  the  whisker  is  visible  on 
Liberty’s  chin.  Ex:  March  Wells,  Jr,  4/95 ;  1  798  S- 1 70,  R.3,  sharpness 
of  Fine  12  Recolored,  net  VG  10,  late  die  state  with  the  arc  crack 
on  the  obverse,  nice  surfaces  with  natural  appearing  color,  Ex: 
McCawley-Grellman  ( 1/96),  lot  1 95.  (Total:  2  coins) 

51)1  1798  S-169,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  20,  net  Fine  15.  Recolored  with 

dark-brown  fields,  lighter  devices.  Well  struck  and  centered,  and 
choice  appearing  for  the  grade.  Free  of  distracting  bumps  or  bruises. 
Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93),  lot  589. 


Scarce  1798  S-172 


5132  1798  S-172,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  XF  45  Corrosion,  net  VF  25.  The 

obverse  has  some  light  corrosion,  while  the  reverse  has  several 
patches  of  light  red  corrosion  in  the  fields,  accounting  for  the  net 
grade.  Well  struck  and  still  a  pleasing  coin  even  with  these  surface 
problems,  which  are  seen  on  so  many  early  coppers. 

Ex:  Jonathan  K.  Kem. 


51  33  1798  S- 173,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  20  Lamination,  net  VF  20.  There 

is  a  long  and  severe  planchet  lamination  from  the  rim  below  the 
date  up  to  Liberty’s  chin.  This  is  the  usual  die  state  with  the  rim 
break  over  RTY.  Cleaned  and  retoned  long  ago,  with  natural  brown 
to  tan  color  now. 

Ex:  McCawleyCrellman  Auction  (1/96),  lot  197. 

5134  1798  S- 176,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VG  10,  net  VG  8.  Dark  steel-gray 

with  a  few  minor  handling  marks  in  the  fields.  Identifiable  by  a  dig 
at  the  bust  point,  another  between  IC  of  AMERICA.  A  rare  and 
desirable  example  of  this  sought-after  variety  that  is  seldom  found 
with  decent  surfaces. 

Ex:  New  Hampshire  Numismatics,  4/83;  Jack  H.  Robinson  (Superior, 
1/89),  lot  363;  Thomas  D.  Reynolds;  Douglas  F.  Bird;  Superior 
Galleries  (2/91),  lot  712,  Larry  Briggs  Rare  Coins;  Early  Copper 
Auction#/  /  (1/94),  lot  18 9. 

51  35  1798  S- 177,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VG  7,  net  VG  7.  Dark  brown  fields 

with  lighter  devices.  Well  struck,  although  a  bit  off-center  toward 
the  bust.  The  surfaces  have  minor  porosity.  A  rare  and  desirable 
example  of  this  difficult  rarity. 

Ex:  John  Schoentag;  McCawley-Grellman  ( 1/96),  lot  200. 


Delightful  S- 179,  E  Over  Reversed  E 


5136  1798  S-179,  R.3.  Sharpness  VF  30,  net  VF  25.  Steel-gray  with 

gunmeral-blue  toning.  There  are  some  minor  vertical  scrapes  on 
Liberty’s  neck,  and  a  long  wavy  pinscratch  extending  from  Liberty’s 
nose  into  the  field.  An  impressive  specimen  that  clearly  shows  the  E 
of  AMERICA  over  the  reversed  E  that  is  diagnostic.  The  minor 
scrapes  and  pinscratch  are  not  that  detrimental. 

Ex:  McCawleyCrellman  ( 1  /96) ,  lot  203 . 


5137  1798  S- 1 8 1 ,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  20,  net  Fine  12.  Minor  roughness 
is  noted  in  the  right  obverse  field  and  below  the  date,  the  reverse  is 
similar  with  small  patches  of  roughness.  Nice  brown  color  and  with¬ 
out  heavy  circulation  marks  to  distract.  A  wonderfully  late  die  state 
with  the  rim  break  over  L  on  the  obverse  present,  and  the  other 
obverse  cracks  as  noted  in  William  Noyes  United  States  Large  Cents 
1793  - 1814  present. 

Ex:  Bowers  and  M erena  ( 1 1/94) ,  lot  3365;  Steven  K.  Ellsworth. 

5138  1798  S- 1 82,  R.3,  sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  VG  7,  three  light  scrapes 
in  the  right  obverse  field,  and  other  handling  marks  on  and  near 
Liberty,  the  reverse  is  nicer,  although  there  is  a  bit  of  green  corro¬ 
sion  visible  with  a  glass,  Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  (1/97),  lot  230; 
1798  S-186,  R.2,  sharpness  of  Fine  12  Porous,  net  VG  8,  surface 
porosity  noted  on  Liberty’s  face,  lighter  elsewhere,  Ex:  Early  Copper 
Auction  #4  (1/92);  and  a  1798  S- 1 87,  R.l,  sharpness  Fine  12,  net 
Fine  12,  minor  red  toning  spots  on  both  sides,  well  struck  and  pleas¬ 
ing  for  the  grade,  Ex:  Thomas  D.  Reynolds.  (Total:  3  coins) 


Choice  1799  S- 189  VG  8 


5139  1799  S-189,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  VG  8.  A  choice  and 

lovely  specimen  of  this  sought-after  date.  The  color  is  medium- 
brown,  with  one  minor  lighter  area  near  OF  on  the  reverse. 
r?c>o-r'a™e.  3  nick  on  Liberty’s  nose,  a  diagonal  mark  on  the  N  of 
CENT,  a  tiny  rim  pit  at  the  point  of  the  first  A  of  AMERICA, 
another  at  the  right  ribbon  end  on  the  rim.  One  of  the  more  expen* 
—  varieties  to  find  because  of  the  demand  for  the  date,  and  rarely 
available  in  an  acceptable  grade,  be  sure  to  bid  liberally  it  you  want 
to  capture  this  prize. 

Ex:  Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowitz. 


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Exciting  S'  191  1800/1798  VF  35 


'140  1800/1798  S-191,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  30.  Chocolate- 

brown  toning  on  both  sides  and  very  pleasing  to  the  eye.  The  sur¬ 
faces  have  little  evidence  of  contact,  and  the  devices  show  little 
wear.  Weakly  struck  at  the  top  of  RTY  on  the  obverse,  diagnostic  to 
this  variety.  The  reverse  die  was  heavily  injured  when  this  coin  was 
struck,  with  cracks,  clash  marks,  and  swelling  as  noted  in  William 
Noyes  United  States  Large  Cents  1793  -  1814.  Tied  for  eighth  finest 
known  with  six  or  seven  others,  placing  this  at  the  low  end  of  the 
Condition  Census  for  this  important  overdate  variety. 

Ex:  Harmer  Rooke  Numismatists ,  Ltd.  (9/80),  lot  57;  William  Luebke; 
John  Sype,  4/91;  James  H.  Goudge  6/9 1;  Don  Valenziano,  Jr.;  Early 
American  Coppers  (4/92),  lot  109. 


Impressive  S-192,  1800/79  Overdate  XF  40 


141  1800/79  S-192,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  XF  40,  net  VF  30.  A  choice 

appearing  coin  with  light-tan  color  and  excellent  surfaces. 
Downgraded  a  hit  because  of  some  well  hidden  pinscratches,  one 
from  the  rim  through  RT  of  LIBERTY  down  through  Liberty’s  upper 
hair  curls,  a  couple  of  others  on  the  upper  right  of  the  reverse. 
Boldly  struck  and  pleasing.  From  the  late  die  state  with  the  arc 
crack  on  the  reverse  through  the  fraction  to  IC  of  AMERICA.  Tied 
for  sixth  finest  known  with  four  or  five  others  for  the  variety.  An 
impressive  coin  with  an  impressive  pedigree  to  match,  and  very 
important  as  the  79  overdate  variety. 

Ex:  A  Maryland  Consignment  (New  Netherlands  Coin  Co.  #5 1 , 6/58) , 
lot  280;  James  P.  Ward  (Stack's,  9/77),  lot  510;  unknown  intermedi¬ 
ary;  Stack’s  (4/83),  lot  1045;  Richard  W.  Leonard;  Don  Valenziano, 
Jr.,  John  Sype,  4/91;  James  H.  Goudge,  6/91;  Don  Valenziano,  Jr.; 
Early  American  Coppers  (4/92) ,  lot  110. 


Exceptional  1800/79  Sheldon- 196  in  VF  30 


5142  1800/79  S-196,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  30.  Choice  and 

desirable  for  its  lovely  chocolate-brown  color  and  glossy  surfaces. 
Absolutely  free  of  rim  marks,  and  showing  only  a  few  unimportant 
handling  marks  on  both  sides.  The  tops  of  the  letters  of  LIBERTY 
are  a  bit  weak,  otherwise  fully  struck  throughout.  Identifiable  by  a 
small  center  spot  above  the  left  upright  of  N  of  CENT,  and  a  tiny 
pit  above  the  last  A  of  AMERICA.  An  impressive,  solid,  high-grade 
example  of  this  scarce  overdate. 

Ex:  John  Christensen  (Excelsior  Coin  Gallery),  2/85;  Fred  H. 
B orcherdt;  Robert  E.  Matthews  (Matthews  Money  Tree). 


Resplendent  1800  S-200  in  VF  30 


5143  1800  S-200,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  25.  Dark  steel-brown 

color  with  choice,  glossy  surfaces.  There  is  one  minor  edge  mark 
above  the  ribbon,  and  on  the  reverse  there  is  a  small  patch  of  poros¬ 
ity  through  the  fraction  to  UNIT  of  UNITED  below  the  wreath. 
These  problems  are  trivial  in  light  of  the  overall  quality  of  this  out¬ 
standing  coin,  and  a  glance  will  confirm  that  this  is  one  of  the  bet¬ 
ter  survivors  of  this  variety.  In  fact,  this  coin  is  tied  for  eighth  finest 
known  with  three  others,  placing  it  comfortably  within  the  twelve- 
coin  Condition  Census. 

Ex:  Paul  Munson;  Darwin  B.  Palmer,  Jr.;  Dr.  Byron  M.  Stuart;  1977 
ANA  (Kagin's,  #309),  lot  307;  unknown  intermediary;  Jack  H. 
Beymer;  Dennis  Pacheco  (Panda  Coin  Exchange),  7/83;  Robert  E.  Vail, 
1 1/88;  Del  N.  Bland,  12/88;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.  (Superior,  1/96), 
lot  278. 


5144  1800  S-201,  R.5,  sharpness  of  VG  7  Porous,  net  Good  5,  steel- 

brown  color  and  porous  in  the  fields,  the  devices  are  smoothed  by 
wear,  the  coin  was  struck  from  swollen  dies  with  weakness  near 
Liberty’s  lower  curls,  and  the  corresponding  part  of  the  reverse,  Ex: 
McCawley-Grellman  Auction  (1/97),  lot  901;  and  an  1800  S-203, 
R.4,  sharpness  of  VF  30  Cleaned,  net  Fine  15,  retoned  with  unnat¬ 
ural  hues  on  both  sides,  the  reverse  is  a  bit  mottled,  but  well  struck 
and  clean  surfaces  for  the  grade,  one  minor  rim  tick  above  the  1  of 
LIBERTY.  A  scarce  and  desirable  pair.  Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird;  Michael 
Kramer;  Gary  Ruttenberg,  10/90,  Robinson  S.  Broum,  Jr.  (Superior, 
1/96),  lot  285.  (Total:  2  coins) 


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5145  1800  S-203,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  20.  Dark-brown  and 

glossy  with  lovely,  smooth  surfaces.  One  minor  scrape  before 
Liberty's  face,  mid-field,  (not  the  diagnostic  die  cut,  which  is 
lower),  and  a  shallow  dent  below'  and  between  ON  of  ONE  on  the 
reverse.  Struck  from  a  sharply  clashed  reverse  die,  with  Liberty  s 
bust  and  part  of  the  date  plainly  visible  through  TES  OF,  again 
diagnostic  to  this  variety. 

Ex  Robert  VC  Tut  more ,  8/77;  Chuck  Furjaruc ;  John  Sype,  4/91;  James 
H.  Goudge,  6/9 1;  Don  Valenziano,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers 
(4/92).  lot  120. 


Desirable  Late  Die  State  1800  Sheldon-208  VF  30 


5146  1800  S-208,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  20.  Glossy  dark-olive 

in  color  and  with  decent  surfaces.  The  fields  have  some  microscopic 
porosity,  but  one  almost  has  to  imagine  that  it’s  there.  Two  dull 
scratches  are  located  on  the  obverse,  one  down  Liberty’s  face  and 
neck,  hidden  by  the  toning,  and  the  other  in  the  right  field  near  the 
edge,  again  hidden  by  toning.  The  reverse  is  choice  and  free  of  all 
but  tiny  circulation  marks.  An  exciting  example  of  the  late  die  state 
of  this  variety;  in  fact,  it  is  tied  for  seventh  finest  known  with  six 
others  according  to  Del  N.  Bland’s  immense  twelve-coin  Condition 
Census.  Furthermore,  this  is  the  plate  coin  for  the  late  die  state  from 
William  C.  Noyes  United  States  Large  Cents  1793  -  1814 
Ex:  Dr.  George  P.  French.  3/29;  B.  Max  Mehl  (FPL,  1929),  lot  251; 
Henry  A.  Sternberg,  9/30;  T.  James  Clark,  1944;  B.  Max  Mehl;  B. 
Max  Mehl  (MBS  #112,  4/4 9),  lot  233 6;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell;  William 
R.  T.  Smith;  Early  American  Coppers  (1/79),  lot  109;  G.  Lee  Kuntz 
(Superior  Galleries,  10/91),  lot  231;  Robert  E.  Matthews  (Matthews 
Money  Tree  Co.),  4/94. 


5147  1800  S-209,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  Fine  15.  Dark-brown  and 
very  slightly  porous.  Well  struck  from  a  late  die  state  with  heavy 
clash  marks  on  the  obverse  below  the  ribbon.  Clean  rims  and  sur¬ 
faces  for  the  grade. 

Ex:  Thomas  D.  Reynolds,  3/88;  unknown  intermediary ;  McCauley- 
Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  239. 

5148  1800  S-211,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  20.  Medium  choco¬ 
late-brown  throughout,  with  clean  surfaces  save  for  a  line  of  marks 
on  Liberty’s  neck  and  jaw.  Later  die  state  with  the  swelling  noted  in 
the  obverse  fields  before  Liberty’s  face  and  the  cracks  well  devel¬ 
oped.  Close  to  the  Condition  Census,  which  extends  to  just  5  points 
above  the  net  grade  of  this  coin.  An  opportunity. 

Ex.  Fred  H.  Borcherdt,  6/91;  Robinscm  S.  Brown,  Jr.  (Superior,  1/96), 
lot  294. 


The  Pierce-Sheldon-Smith-Brown  S-2 1 2 


5149  1800  S-2 12,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  XF  40.  The  surfaces 

have  light  corrosion,  mostly  on  the  reverse,  which  is  limited  to 
small  raised  dark  patches,  accounting  for  the  net  grade.  There  is  a 
silver-gray  toning  spot  in  the  left  obverse  field,  extending  into  the 
lower  curls  of  Liberty.  Identifiable  by  a  small  raised  spot  in  the  field 
before  Liberty’s  mouth,  another  below  her  jaw.  All  else  is  toned  a 
dark-brown,  even  and  pleasant.  Struck  a  touch  off-center  with  the 
reeding  missing  on  the  left  side  of  the  obverse,  and  weakening  the 
tops  of  ERTY  of  LIBERTY.  This  particular  coin  is  tied  for  fifth 
finest  known  with  live  others. 

The  curious  die  feature  of  the  chips  out  of  the  die  below  the  last 
two  digits  of  the  date  is  clear.  In  addition,  this  is  the  later  die  state 
with  light  obverse  cracks  from  the  rim  to  the  top  of  Liberty’s  ribbon, 
another  from  the  rim  below  the  Y  of  LIBERTY  to  Liberty’s  fore¬ 
head,  and  another  crack  through  her  upper  hair  curls.  The  die  lump 
has  grown  larger  on  her  chest,  as  compared  with  the  early  die  state. 
Curiously,  the  reverse  die  has  several  lumps  as  noted  in  the  Noyes’ 
reference,  and  these  were  apparently  caused  by  defective  die  steel 
(bubbles),  which  sank  as  more  and  more  coins  were  struck.  Several 
dies  of  this  era  produced  lumps  which  tended  to  grow  as  more  coins 
were  struck,  and  this  would  make  an  interesting  study. 

Ex:  C.  David  Pierce,  1945;  Dr.  William  H.  Sheldon,  1956;  C.  Douglas 
Smith,  1971;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.  Collection  (Superior,  9/86),  lot 
312;  David  Liljestrand,  (Dave’s  Coin  and  Stamp  Co.);  Chris  Victor - 
M cCawley  (CVM),  6/89;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.  Collection  (Superior, 
1/ 96),  lot  295. 


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High  Rarity  6  1800  NC-3  Fine  15  with  Light  Porosity 


150  1800  NC-3,  R.6.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15  Lightly  Porous,  net  VG  8. 

The  surfaces  are  lightly  and  uniformly  porous.  Toned  a  dark  steel- 
brown  with  clean  surfaces  for  the  grade.  Identifiable  by  a  tiny  mark 
just  below  Liberty’s  ear,  a  tiny  tick  mark  at  the  top  of  the  B  of  LIB¬ 
ERTY,  and  on  the  reverse  by  a  minute  tick  mark  on  the  left  ribbon 
end  (noted  here  for  future  pedigree  tracing).  An  impressive  example 
of  this  sought-after  rarity,  of  which  perhaps  1 5  examples  are  known, 
this  particular  piece  is  tied  for  third  finest  known  with  one  other 
example.  The  diagnostics  of  this  variety,  the  Unfinished  Ciphers 
and  the  Spike  From  the  Top  of  I  of  AMERICA  are  clear  to  the 
unaided  eye.  This  will  certainly  he  a  hotly  contested  lot  in  this 
important  copper  sale. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  (1/97),  bt  235. 


The  Late  Die  State  S-215 
Ex:  Downing-Smith-Paschal-Brown 


5151  1801  S-215,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  20.  Medium-brown 

color  throughout  and  well  struck  with  full  detail  on  all  the  devices, 
despite  the  very  late  die  state.  There  are  some  patches  of  porosity  on 
the  obverse,  mostly  in  the  right  field  and  above  Liberty.  Apparently 
terminal  die  state,  the  obverse  is  cracked  and  swollen  from  the  date 
through  the  lower  curls,  up  to  the  rim  behind  the  ribbon.  On  the 
reverse,  severe  clashing  is  noted  from  the  bust,  die  cracks  through 
TE  of  UNITED,  two  through  AMERICA,  another  at  the  top  of  OF. 
What  is  most  amazing  of  all  is  that  a  coin  from  such  a  late  die  state 
is  so  well  preserved;  in  fact,  this  is  tied  for  ninth  finest  known  of  the 
variety  with  one  other  piece.  Furthermore,  the  pedigree  is  outstand¬ 
ing,  with  room  for  another  name  at  the  end. 

Ex:  Homer  K.  Downing;  1952  ANA  (New  Netherlands  Coin  Co., 
#38),  lot  1879;  M.  L.  Kaplan,  8/52;  C.  Douglas  Smith;  Dorothy 
Paschal,  3/77;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.  (Superior,  1/96),  lot  298. 


The  Rare  Sheldon-218  Three  Errors 


5152  1801  3  Errors  S-218,  R.6.  Sharpness  of  VG  7,  net  Good  4-  LIB¬ 

ERTY  placed  far  to  the  right — diagnostic.  By  far  the  rarer  of  the  two 
obverses  that  were  married  to  the  famed  “3  errors”  reverse  die.  This 
particular  coin  has  dark,  nearly  black  patina,  which  has  been 
scraped  down  with  the  resulting  faint  pinscratches  that  can  be  seen 
on  the  obverse  and  reverse.  There  is  a  rough  patch  before  Liberty’s 
neck.  Lighter  brown  on  the  devices  and  still  very  acceptable  for  this 
nearly  impossible-to-locate  variety. 

Ex:  Dr.  Robert  J .  Shalowitz,  5/86;  Wes  A.  Rasmussen;  Early  American 
Coppers  (5/96),  lot  155. 


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High  Grade  1801  S-224 


5153  1801  S-224.  R.  1.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  VF  30.  Steel-blue  in 

the  fields  with  lighter  tan  colors  on  the  devices.  Cleaned  and  profes¬ 
sionally  retoned.  There  is  a  hidden  rough  area  on  Liberty,  spread 
over  her  shoulder  and  hair  curls  nearby.  Identifiable  by  a  tiny  edge 
clip  on  the  rim  just  above  the  bust,  and  on  the  corresponding  por¬ 
tion  of  the  reverse.  The  diagnostic  fraction  spacing  of  1  00  is  bold. 
Early  die  state  before  the  cracks  appear  on  the  reverse,  but  Liberty’s 
bust  is  clashed  at  the  top  of  the  reverse. 

Ex:  Dr.  Ralph  Chandler;  Barney  Bluestone  #104,  (12/48),  lot  8; 
Willard  C.  Blaisdell;  Lillian  Willins;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/92), 
lot  132. 


Lovely  1802  Sheldon-229  in  VF  35 


5 1 54  1802  S-229,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  35.  Bluntly  struck  on 

the  end  of  Liberty’s  bust.  Smooth,  glossy  surfaces  with  hints  of  blue 
and  chocolate-brown.  Middle  die  state  with  the  crack  through 
BERTY  and  clash  marks  below  Liberty’s  chin.  On  the  reverse,  the 
cracks  are  visible  at  the  top  of  the  legend.  An  impressive  coin  that 
will  satisfy  the  most  fastidious  collector. 

Ex:  Dolloff  Stamp  and  Coin  Center;  Jay  M cCullock;  Lillian  Willins; 
Douglas  F.  Bird. 


5155  1802  S-231,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  20.  A  choice  coin  for 

the  grade,  probably  cleaned  and  retoned  long  ago,  but  not  to  its 
detriment.  Late  die  state  for  the  variety,  with  a  strong  obverse  crack 
down  through  the  R  of  LIBERTY,  into  the  field  before  Liberty’s  face 
toward  the  rim,  and  showing  rim  crumbling  below  the  bust.  On  the 
reverse,  there  are  cracks  from  the  E  of  UNITED  to  the  wreath,  two 
through  TE  of  STATES,  and  the  dies  are  clashed.  An  impressive 
specimen  that  will  elicit  spirited  bidding. 

Ex  Gilder  Shop;  unknown  intermediary;  Mid-American  Rare  Coin 
Auctions  ( 1/90),  lot  52. 


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Choice  1802  Sheldon-232,  T  Over  Y  Variety 


5156  1802  S-232,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  XF  40,  net  VF  30.  A  resplendent 

coin  with  choice  surfaces,  light  tan  color  and  nearly  blemish  free. 
There  is  one  minute  rim  mark  above  the  B  of  LIBERTY,  which 
serves  to  identify  this  as  the  Stickney  coin.  Struck  from  clashed  dies 
and  the  diagnostic  T  over  Y  is  clear  with  the  aid  of  a  glass.  A  com¬ 
mon  variety,  but  unimprovable  for  the  grade. 

Ex:  Matthew  Adams  Stickney  (Henry  Chapman,  3/07),  lot  1530;  Dr. 
Lewis  H.  Adler,  Jr.,  (3/17);  B.  Max  Mehl;  unknown  intermediary; 
Bowers  and  Merena  (1/86),  lot  2753;  Walter  Dudgeon;  Early  Copper 
Auction  #9  (7/93) ,  lot  623. 


5157  1802  S-235,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  25.  There  is  a  small, 
shallow  planchet  defect  on  Liberty’s  neck.  Light-tan  with  some 
darker  patches  in  the  fields.  A  scarce  variety,  well  struck  overall,  but 
a  touch  blunt  at  the  center  of  the  obverse.  Clashed  reverse  die,  espe¬ 
cially  below  the  wreath. 

Ex:  Henry  C.  Hines;  Barney  Bluestone  M.B.S.  #100,  (2/48) ,  lot  751; 
Willard  C.  Blaisdell;  Lillian  Willins;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/92), 
lot  143. 

5158  1802  S-237,  R.2,  sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  20,  with  some  blunt 
striking  on  Liberty  and  on  the  right  half  of  the  reverse,  late  die 
state,  Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/9 6),  lot  232;  1802  S-241, 
R.l,  sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  25,  choice  light  tan  color,  one  small 
spot  before  Liberty’s  eye,  Ex:  Larry  Camp,  7/80;  Jim  McGuigan;  and 
an  1803  S-246,  R.3,  sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  Fine  12,  medium- 
brown  with  several  scratches  on  Liberty,  and  the  reverse  rim  break 
over  STA  of  STATES,  Ex:  Frank  H.  Masters,  Jr.;  Rare  Coin 
Company  of  America  (5/71),  lot  157;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early 
American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot  67.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5159  1802  NC-1,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12,  net  Good  6.  The  surfaces  are 
porous  and  the  coin  has  been  cleaned  to  an  unnatural  light  tan. 
Nevertheless,  the  diagnostic  die  crack  through  Liberty’s  ear  and  bust 
is  discernable,  and  the  reverse  is  less  porous  so  the  incomplete  rib¬ 
bon  loops  are  clear.  Rated  a  high  R.5  and  seldom  found  in  any 
grade,  making  this  an  opportunity  for  the  advanced  collector. 

Ex:  Bill  Barnes  (Collector's  Coin  Shoppe),  10/92;  unknown  intermedi¬ 
ary;  McCawley-Grellman  Auction  ( 1/97),  lot  247 . 

5160  1803  S-249,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  20.  Choice  medium- 
brown  with  clean  surfaces  and  rims.  Another  problem-free  example 
that  will  never  need  to  be  upgraded  unless  a  Condition  Census  coin 
is  available.  The  corrected  fraction  is  sharp  to  the  unaided  eye,  as 
are  the  mumps  under  Liberty’s  chin. 

Ex:  Purchased  at  the  Long  Beach  Convention,  6/82. 

5161  1803  S-250,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  30.  Light  tan  and 
choice  for  the  grade,  well  centered  and  struck  too,  with  only  a  few 
handling  marks  visible  in  the  obverse  fields.  Problem-free  surfaces 
which  make  this  coin  particularly  desirable. 

Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird;  Jeffrey  Oliphant;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90), 
lot  68. 

5162  1803  S-253,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  25.  Medium  to  light 
brow'll  in  color  with  choice  surfaces.  Identifiable  by  a  shallow  pit 
mid-field  between  Liberty’s  nose  and  mouth.  Late  die  state  with  the 
crack  from  the  rim  through  the  bust  to  the  rim  above,  additional 
cracks  through  STATE  and  another  below.  Worth  a  strong  bid. 

F.x  Robert  J .  Kissner;  Stack  \  (f 475),  lot  372;  Douglas  I  Bird.  Jiick  H 
Robinson  (Superior,  1/89),  lot  56l ,  Wes  A  Rasmussen.  Earls 
American  Coppers  (4/94),  lot  284 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


5163  1803  S-258,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  30.  Medium  to  dark- 
steel  color  evenly  distributed  throughout.  Although  a  common  vari- 
ety,  this  would  make  an  excellent  choice  to  represent  the  large  frac¬ 
tion  style.  Smooth,  glossy  fields,  with  scarcely  a  nick  to  note,  one 
trivial  tick  mark  is  seen  over  the  point  of  the  last  A  of  AMERICA 
on  the  rim. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93) ,  lot  6 32. 

5164  1803  S-259,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  Fine  12.  Medium-brown 
and  better  than  average  for  the  grade.  Bluntly  struck,  with  some 
weakness  in  Liberty’s  curls  and  the  reverse  leaves. 

Ex:  John  Schoentag;  McCavuley-Grellman  Auctions  (1 196) ,  lot  243. 


Nearly  Condition  Census  1803  Sheldon-265 


5165  1803  S-265,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  20.  The  Large  Date, 
Large  Fraction  variety.  Dark  steel-brown  fields,  with  lighter  devices. 
Minor  handling  marks  are  noted  on  Liberty’s  shoulder,  the  rims  and 
fields  are  clean  for  the  grade.  Bluntly  struck  on  the  lower  left 
obverse,  and  on  the  upper  left  of  the  reverse,  due  to  the  late  die 
state,  with  ST AT  fairly  weak.  The  balance  of  the  coin  is  well  struck. 
Nearly,  and  in  fact  perhaps  should  be,  included  in  the  Condition 
Census  for  the  variety  of  the  top  twelve  coins. 

Ex:  Darwin  B.  Palmer,  Jr.;  unknown  intermediary;  M cCawley- 
Grellman  Auctions  ( 1 196) ,  lot  249 . 

5166  1804  S-266a,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  VG  7.  The  surfaces  are  a 
touch  rough,  but  the  coin  has  good,  natural  color  and  is  pleasant 
overall.  There  is  a  scratch  through  the  R  of  LIBERTY  and  two  rim 
marks  near  the  top,  on  the  reverse  there  are  three  small  rim  marks 
over  STATES.  Early  die  state,  before  the  rim  breaks  formed. 

Ex:  Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowitz,  1/89. 


5167  1804  S-266c,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12,  net  VG  8.  Lightly  bur¬ 
nished  on  the  obverse  to  reduce  the  porosity.  Dark  steel-brown 
color  with  lighter  devices  on  the  obverse,  more  even  on  the  reverse 
with  uniformly  dark  surfaces.  Identifiable  by  a  shallow  scrape  con¬ 
necting  the  upright  of  the  U  of  UNITED  to  the  center  of  the  1  in 
the  denominator. 

Ex:  Randle  Fairchild;  Dr.  Phillip  W.  Ralls;  Early  American  Coppers 
(4194),  lot  292. 

5168  1806  S-270,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  20.  Choice  olive- 
brown  with  smooth  fields  and  a  sharp  strike.  The  are  some  faint  ver¬ 
tical  scratches  on  Liberty,  but  no  other  problems  worthy  of  note. 

Ex:  Arthur  A.  Grosso;  Stack’s  (11/50),  lot  750;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell; 
Lillian  Willins;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/92) ,  lot  169. 

5169  1807  “Comet”  Variety,  S-271,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  Fine 
15.  A  choice  and  pleasing  coin  for  the  grade  with  smooth  surfaces 
and  excellent  color.  The  “Comet”  is  bold,  and  the  other  smaller 
comets  are  clear  too,  but  the  crack  across  Liberty’s  neck  has  not  yet 
formed. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auction  (1/96),  lot  260. 


Rare  1807/6  Small  Overdate,  Small  Fraction  Sheldon-272 


5170  1807/6  Small  7,  S-272,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  Good  4,  net  Fair  2.  One 

of  the  most  popular  and  expensive  of  the  Guide  Book  varieties,  and 
always  in  feverish  demand.  This  particular  coin  has  smooth  surfaces, 
hut  has  a  rather  unfortunate  crescent  shaped  dig  on  Liberty’s  chin 
up  to  her  nose  and  into  the  field  below.  There  is  also  a  dent  along 
the  lower  obverse  rim,  which  includes  part  of  18  of  the  date,  and  the 
corresponding  portion  of  the  reverse  is  worn  away.  Better  than  it 
sounds,  and  the  diagnostics  of  the  variety  are  bold. 

Ex:  Dan  Demeo;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/94),  lot  296. 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


Rare  1807/6  Small  7,  Blunt  1  Cent 


5171  1807/6  Small  7,  S-272,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  Good  4. 

Struck  on  a  uniformly  porous  planchet.  An  even  finer  example  of 
this  rare  late-date  Draped  Bust  cent.  Only  a  few  dozen  of  this  popu- 
lar  variety  are  known  to  exist,  and  most,  like  this  piece,  show  exten¬ 
sive  porosity  and  wear.  The  last  few  letters  in  LIBERTY  and  the  let¬ 
tering  on  the  right  side  of  the  reverse  are  most  affected  by  the  sur¬ 
face  roughness  and  an  old,  curved  scratch  is  visible  through  the  18 
in  the  date  from  the  base  of  the  bust.  Both  the  details  on  Liberty’s 
hair  and  on  the  wreath  are  quite  sound,  and  the  overdate  feature  is 
clear,  even  to  the  naked  eye. 


51  i  2  1807/6  Large  7,  S-273,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  50. 

Lightly  cleaned  long  ago,  and  nicely  retoned  with  tawny-brown 
patina  and  hints  of  olive  and  blushes  of  mulberry  hues.  The  fields 
retain  all  of  the  mint  luster,  and  are  undisturbed  by  the  past  190 
years.  Identifiable  by  a  nearly  horizontal,  almost  imperceptible  mark 
in  the  left  field  and  a  similarly  small  mark  on  Liberty’s  cheek.  Boldly 
struck  throughout,  the  only  weakness  is  on  the  lower  right  leaves  of 
the  right  branch.  Although  a  common  variety,  this  particular  coin  is 
noted  in  William  C.  Noyes  United  States  Large  Cents  1793  -  1814 
Condition  Census  as  Mint  State  60  as  the  French-Sloss-R.E. 
Naftzger  coin,  and  may  qualify  at  that  level.  Whatever  the  grade, 
this  coin  will  be  highly  valued  by  any  collector  or  dealer  who  has 

easure  to  own  h-  Late  die  state,  with  the  rim  break  over  STA 
of  STATES. 

Ex:  Dr.  James  O.  Sloss,  9/58;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American 
Coppers  (4/8 9),  lot  160. 

5175  1807  S-2  /  4,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VF  20,  net  Fine  1 5.  Dark  olive-brown 

with  light  porosity  noted.  Well  struck  and  centered,  and  an  early  die 
state  with  swelling  on  STA  of  STATES,  but  not  on  OF  when  this 
coin  was  manufactured.  Free  of  distracting  marks  or  bumps, 
fcx:  Early  American  Coppers  (4/ 94),  lot  297. 


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The  Proskey-Hines-Sheldon-Naftzger  S-278 


1174  1808  S-278,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40.  The  net  grade  is 

slightly  reduced  because  of  blunt  striking  at  the  tops  of  D  STATES 
OF  on  the  reverse.  Struck  from  worn  dies  with  the  obverse  rim 
beveled.  Toned  a  gorgeous  light  chocolate-brown,  with  darker  high- 
points  on  the  devices.  An  exceptional  coin  for  the  grade  in  the 
color  category.  The  obverse  does  have  faint  hairline  scratches,  visi¬ 
ble  with  the  aid  of  a  glass,  near  the  first  four  stars,  a  vertical  scratch 
on  Liberty’s  cheek,  other  much  fainter  ones  on  her  face  in  curls. 
One  unimportant  spot  is  noted  on  the  rim  near  the  eleventh  star. 
On  the  reverse,  there  are  no  unexpected  distractions,  and  the  rims 
are  a  delight  on  both  sides,  without  marks  or  bumps.  Certainly  one 
of  the  many  highlights  of  the  MacDonald  Collection,  and  worth  a 
strong  premium  for  the  color. 

Ex:  David  Proskey;  Henry  C.  Hines;  Dr.  William  Sheldon,  (4172);  R. 
E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (4192) ,  lot  163. 


Choice  VF  30  1809  Sheldon-280 


475  1809  S-280,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  25.  Medium-brown 

and  pleasing  in  the  color  department.  Bluntly  struck  on  the  left 
obverse  stars,  the  balance  of  the  devices  are  reasonably  full  and 
complete.  There  are  no  significant  handling  marks,  with  clean  rims, 
fields,  and  devices  for  the  date.  The  usual  light  die  crack  through 
the  eleventh- star  is  present.  It  is  difficult  to  find  this  date  with  good 
surfaces. 

Ex:  Richard  A.  Winter  holder;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/85),  lot  270; 
Robert  E.  Matthews  (Superior  Galleries,  5/89),  lot  494;  Robert  E. 
Matthews,  1/90. 

'176  1810  S-283,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  25.  Some  bluntness  in 

the  center  of  the  obverse  and  upper  reverse  from  striking.  Dark- 
brown  and  pleasing  for  the  grade,  and  struck  on  a  decent  planchet. 
Clean  fields  and  devices. 

Ex:  John  Schoentag;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/ 96),  lot  274. 


The  Third  Finest  Known  181 1/10  Sheldon-286 


5177  181 1/0  S-286,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  nearly  Mint  State  60,  net  AU  50. 

The  third  finest  known  of  the  variety  behind  the  slightly  better 
James  A.  Stack  coin,  and  the  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.,  coin.  Boldly  struck 
on  Liberty,  with  medallic  curls,  and  about  half  of  the  stars  showing 
full  radial  lines.  Dark-brown  and  even  throughout  in  color,  with 
ample  original  mint  surface  remaining  in  the  fields.  One  patch  of 
raised  corrosion  is  noted  surrounding  the  AM  of  AMERICA.  Only 
the  uppermost  hair  strands  show  evidence  of  rub,  but  there  is  not 
enough  to  warrant  the  description  of  circulation.  One  of  the  high¬ 
lights  of  the  McDonald  Collection  and  worth  a  strong  bid. 

Ex:  Henry  C.  Miller;  Thomas  L.  Elder  (4/17),  lot  813;  Henry 
Chapman;  George  H.  Hall;  Stack’s  (5/45),  lot  230;  James  Kelly 
F.P.L’s  1946;  Celina  Coin  Co.  (Ted  and  Carl  Brandts),  M.B.S.  #21 
(3/47),  lot  2045;  Rodney  T.  Grove;  Robert  Nofal  and  Lewis  Kling; 
Cape  Kennedy  Medals,  (7/76),  lot  45;  Joe  Stuller;  Jim  Leeuw,  1  /97,- 
Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowitz,  1/97;  Denis  W.  Loring,  1/97. 


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Delightful  1811  Sheldon-287  AU  55 


5178  1811  S-287,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  XF  45.  Dark-brown, 

nearly  black,  in  fact,  in  color.  Struck  on  a  slightly  porous  planchet, 
with  surface  roughness  visible  with  a  glass.  A  bit  rougher  on  the 
reverse.  However,  some  of  the  original  mint  luster  is  present,  and 
there  is  virtually  no  wear  on  the  devices.  Well  struck  on  the  right 
side,  with  most  of  the  stars  showing  their  radial  lines,  and  sharp  and 
full  on  all  of  Liberty’s  curls,  weaker  on  the  left,  with  the  stars  gener¬ 
ally  flat.  Still  a  top-notch  example  of  this  scarce  date,  and  one  that 
is  seldom  found  anywhere  in  this  grade  range. 

Ex:  Peter  Boisvert,  5/90;  Del  N.  Bland;  Dr.  Philip  W.  Ralls;  Superior 
Galleries  (9/93),  lot  120;  Dr.  Philip  W.  Ralls,  3/95;  Del  N.  Bland, 
3/95;  Robert  W.  Everett  (Classical  American  Coins);  M cCawley- 
Grellman  Auctions  (8/95),  lot  192. 


5179  1812  S-288,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  XF  40,  net  VF  25.  Choice  light- 

brown  in  color  with  clean  fields  and  devices,  however,  there  are  sev¬ 
eral  shallow  rim  marks,  especially  on  the  reverse  above  STATES 
accounting  for  the  net  grade.  Well  struck  at  the  centers,  but  most  of 
the  stars  are  flat. 

Ex:  Bowers  and  M erena  (11/86),  lot  2818;  unknown  intermediary; 
McCawley 'Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/97),  lot  272. 


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5182  1813  S-292,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  VF  25.  Moderately 

porous  on  both  sides,  but  Liberty’s  portrait  and  curls  are  free  of  this 
annoyance.  There  is  a  double  profile  on  Liberty,  and  the  coin  is  rel¬ 
atively  free  of  circulation  marks  and  abrasions.  Original  luster 
remains  in  the  fields,  this  is  another  one  of  those  difficult  to  evalu¬ 
ate  coppers  that  make  large  cent  collecting  so  challenging. 
Certainly  one  to  be  viewed  carefully  by  prospective  bidders,  the 
porosity  is  a  problem,  but  doesn’t  drive  one  into  the  bushes  like  oth¬ 
ers  would  with  more  granularity. 

Ex:  McCawley 'Grellman  Auctions  (1/  95),  lot  1 96. 


High  Grade  1814  Sheldon-294  With  a  Reverse  Spot 


5183  1814  S-294,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55  Corrosion  Spot,  net  XF  45. 

Choice  on  the  obverse  with  dark-chocolate  color  throughout;  how¬ 
ever,  there  is  a  shallow  corrosion  spot  on  the  reverse  surrounding 
NT  of  CENT,  and  other  smaller  spots  on  the  wreath  or  in  the  field 
within  the  wreath.  Lustrous  and  still  pleasing  as  an  example  of  the 
Crosslet  4  variety. 

Ex:  McCawley 'Grellman  Auctions  (8/95),  lot  276. 


5184  1816  N-2,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  60  Brown,  net  AU  55.  The 

is  some  blunt  striking  in  the  area  of  the  forelock.  Lustrous  in  the 
fields,  sharply  struck  on  the  right  side  of  the  obverse,  weaker  on  the 
left. 

Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird,  1/94. 


5180  1812  S-289,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  VF  20,  net  VF  20.  Dark-brown  and 

glossy,  with  some  reddish  corrosion  on  Liberty,  hidden  by  the  dark 
toning.  Minor  rim  marks  on  both  sides,  and  light  scrapes  on 
Liberty’s  face  and  chest.  Struck  from  clashed  dies  and  rather  pleas¬ 
ant  for  a  Classic  Head  large  cent. 

Ex:  Jim  McGuigan. 


Lustrous  1812  Sheldon-291, 
Tied  for  Third  Finest  Known 


5181  1812  S-291,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  60  Brown,  net  AU  50. 

A  golden-tan  lustrous  coin  that  is  well  struck.  A  glass  will  locate  a 
minute  rim  tick  above  Liberty,  and  a  faint  pinscratch  or  two,  but 
th  ese  are  very  trivial.  This  coin  is  tied  for  third  finest  known  with 
six  nrhers,  placing  it  well  up  in  the  Condition  Census  for  the  vari- 
etv  A  glorious  example  that  is  worthy  of  the  finest  collection. 

Ex  Superior  Galleries  (5/92),  lot  509;  Jeff  Isaac;  Bowers  and  M erena 
t  i/94i  lot  1164.  unknown  intermediary;  M cCawley 'Grellman 


Lustrous  1816  N-2  Randall  Hoard  Variety 


M Si  1816  N-2,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  61,  net  Mint  State  60 
Some  blunt  striking  characteristics  on  Liberty’s  forelock.  Some  orig 
inal  red  remains  in  the  fields  on  this  coin  that  possesses  much  eye 
appeal.  One  field  mark  under  the  seventh  star. 

Ex:  Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowitz,  4/88. 

5186  1816  N-3,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  25.  Dark  steel-hrowr 

with  minor  circulation  marks  in  the  fields,  hut  no  rim  problems.  4 
scarce  variety. 

Ex:  McCawley 'Grellman  MBS  (5/95),  lot  146. 

5187  1816  N-6  1/2,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50.  Partial  douhli 
profile  on  the  jaw  and  front  line  of  the  neck.  An  impressive  coir 
that  boasts  most  of  the  original  luster  and  some  mint  color.  Tht 
i  II  •  r',ns  and  devices  reflect  few  marks,  and  this  coin  has  beet 
vse  preserved.  There  are  some  minor  rough  patches  on  and  neai 
t  u  wreath  on  the  reverse,  and  these  may  need  some  attention. 

M  Andrus;  The  United  States  Com  Company  (1/15).  lo 
DL-  M  •  Hussey;  New  Netherlands  Com  Co.  #54,  (4/6 0).  lot  14^ 
K.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.  ;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/89),  lot  172 


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88  1816  N-8,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  XF  40,  net  XF  40.  Dark  steebbrown 

and  glossy.  Better-than-average  surfaces  with  only  minor  signs  of 
contact.  Rim  breaks  near  stars  nine  to  ten,  and  eleven  to  twelve. 

Ex:  Clinton  Hollins;  Jack  H.  Robinson  (Superior,  1/8 9),  lot  663; 
Dennis  M endelson  (Superior  Galleries,  2/91),  lot  212;  Walter  Dudgeon; 
Early  Copper  Auction  #7  ( 1 193 ) ,  lot  143. 


The  Macallister-Hussey-Smith-Halpern-Naftzger 

1817  N-3 


.89  1817  N-3  1/4,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  61  Red  and  Brown, 

net  Mint  State  61.  The  mouse  top  is  just  beginning,  one  of  the  so- 
called  “peeking  mouse”  examples,  which  is  nearly  as  good  as  a 
Peking  duck.  The  surfaces  retain  faded  red  luster,  perfectly  balanced 
on  both  sides.  Free  of  annoying  contact  marks,  this  coin  has 
changed  little  since  the  day  it  was  made.  Ever  so  slightly  weak  on 
the  upper  curl  of  Liberty,  and  below  the  L  in  the  headband.  Boldly 
struck  at  the  centers,  with  the  stars  drawn  from  die  wear,  and  rim 
crumbling  noted  on  both  the  obverse  and  reverse.  A  simply  stun- 
ning  coin  with  a  pedigree  to  match. 

Ex:  James  A.  Macallister;  Frank  Hussey;  New  Netherlands  Coin  Co. 
# 54  (4/60),  lot  1496;  C.  Douglas  Smith;  Herman  Halpern  (Stack’s, 
3/88),  lot  304;  Anthony  Terranova,  3/88;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.,  Early 
American  Coppers  (4/89) ,  lot  191 . 


Radiant  1817  N-5 


90  1817  N-5,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Mottled  tan  to 

brown  on  both  sides,  with  hints  of  original  color  atop  the  lustrous 
fields.  Only  the  slightest  trace  of  rub  on  the  highest  elevations  of 
Liberty’s  curls  from  Mint  State,  but  the  surfaces  and  appearance 
retain  the  original  bloom. 

Ex:  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  284. 


Glossy  and  Smooth  1817  N-6 


5191  1817  N-6,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  60  Brown,  net  Mint  State 

60.  Bluish-tan  with  luster  in  the  fields.  Fully  struck  with  all  of  the 
stars  showing  at  least  part  of  their  radial  lines.  An  impressive  exam- 
pie  of  this  common  variety. 

Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird. 


Ex:  Norweb  1817  N-8 


5192  1817  N-8,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  From  the  Norweb 

Collection.  Glorious  brown  to  tan  color,  lustrous,  and  boldly  struck. 
There  is  a  very  minor  low  spot  in  the  field  between  the  fourth  and 
fifth  stars,  and  hidden  pinscratches  in  the  left  obverse  field,  with 
others  around  the  date.  Middle  die  state  with  the  appearance  of  the 
flat  mouse  just  starting,  it  looks  like  maybe  the  mouse  has  come  and 
gone  and  left  something  atop  Liberty.  A  really  beautiful  coin  in 
every  way  and  certain  to  please. 

Ex:  E.  David  Pierce;  Numismatic  Gallery;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Abe 
Kosoff  (4/5 6),  lot  149;  Mrs.  R.  Henry  Norweb  ( Bowers  and  M erena, 
11/88),  lot  2865;  Chris  Victor -McCawley  (CVM),  Early  American 
Coppers  (4/89),  lot  195;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley'Grellman 
Auctions  (7/94),  lot  15. 


5193  1817  N-14,  R.L  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  63  Red  and  Brown,  net 
Mint  State  62.  Blunt  striking  on  the  upper  hair  of  Liberty,  as  usually 
seen,  and  with  a  few  small  and  unimportant  carbon  spots.  Boldly 
struck  and  pleasing  in  every  way. 

Ex:  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  (1/96) ,  lot  299. 

5194  1818  N'l,  R.L  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  45.  A  glass  will  locate  a 
few  marks  from  brief  circulation,  but  really  acceptable  surfaces  and 
color  for  the  grade,  and  without  the  annoying  spots  so  often  seen. 
Ex:  Chris  Victor 'McCawley  (CVM),  2/92;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley' 
Grellman  Auctions  (i/97),  lot  294- 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


Rare  1818  N-4 


5195  1818  N-4,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  VG  10.  Medium  to  dark- 

brown  in  color  with  some  surface  problems  from  porosity,  especially 
on  the  reverse.  Identifiable  by  a  pit  under  Liberty’s  chin,  and  rough, 
porous  surfaces  on  the  lower  reverse.  Cleaned  and  retoned.  A  decid¬ 
edly  scarce  issue  that  is  difficult  to  find  any  better  than  this. 

Ex:  March  Wells,  Jr.,  7/95. 


Golden  1818  N-6  1/2  Delight 


5196  1818  N-6  1/2,  R.  1.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  60,  net  Mint  State  60. 

Double  profile  at  the  nostril,  on  the  jaw  and  on  the  lower  line  of  the 
bust.  A  golden-tan  delight  with  splendid  surfaces  and  mark-free 
devices.  The  only  possible  complaint  is  a  minor  spot  on  Liberty’s 
cheek.  A  common  variety,  even  in  Mint  State,  but  few  could  boast 
the  color  and  appeal  offered  here. 

Ex:  Alfred  Bonard;  Numismatic  Enterprises  (2/68),  lot  104;  Jack 
Collins  (Bowers  and  Ruddy  Galleries,  1/83),  lot  571;  Robinson  S. 
Brown,  Jr.  (Superior  Galleries,  9/86),  496;  G.  Lee  Kuntz  (Superior 
Galleries,  10/91),  lot  350;  Don  Valenziano,  Jr.,  Early  American 
Coppers  (4/92),  lot  194. 


The  French- Wurtzbach-DeVore- Wyatt- Halpern- 
Mendelson  1818  N-9 


5197  1818  N-9,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  45.  Beautiful  color  ani 

choice  surfaces,  a  glass  will  locate  three  minor  spots  on  the  obverse 
one  between  the  first  two  stars,  one  on  Liberty’s  chin,  and  the  las 
on  the  rim  below  the  last  star.  No  spots  are  located  on  the  reverse 
All  is  boldly  struck  and  pleasing.  A  grand  pedigree  to  this  specimen 
and  a  glance  will  tell  all,  for  it  is  a  special  coin. 

Ex:  Dr.  George  P.  French,  3/29;  B.  Max  Mehl,  F.P.L.,  (1929),  lo 
406;  Carl  Wurtzbach;  Harry  DeVore;  Russell  Wyatt  (Superio 
Galleries,  9/85),  lot  414;  Herman  Halpern  (Stack's,  3/ 88),  lot  359 
Dennis  M endelson  (Superior  Galleries,  2/91),  lot  265;  Walter  Dudgeon 
(McCawley-Grellman  Auction,  7/94) ,  lot  28. 


5198  1818  N-10,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  62  Red  and  Brown,  ne 
Mint  State  62.  Mostly  red  with  some  fading  on  both  sides.  A  radian 
and  exciting  specimen  for  the  advanced  collector  of  this  commoi 
hoard  coin.  The  surfaces  are  spot-free,  and  the  rims,  fields,  am 
devices  show  little  evidence  of  any  contact  whatsoever.  Certain! 
one  of  the  better  survivors  of  the  Randall  Hoard. 

Ex:  David  Bland,  Jr.,  Galleries;  Myles  Z.  Gerson;  Dr.  Robert  J 
Shalowitz;  C.  Douglas  Smith;  Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowitz,  2/74;  Jerry  A 
Bobbe;  C.  Douglas  Smith,  2/75;  Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowitz,  12/77;  C 
Douglas  Smith;  Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowitz,  4/88. 

5199  1819/8  N-2,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50.  Choice  am 
glossy  throughout,  with  lovely  tan  color.  There  is  one  tiny,  raise 
spot  on  the  reverse  below  the  N  of  CENT.  Nice,  original  color. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93),  lot  653. 

5200  1819  N-3,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  35.  Medium-brown  oi 
both  sides  with  several  unimportant  darker  spots,  not  raised  o 
annoying,  comparatively  speaking.  Above  ONE  on  the  reverse  ther 
appear  some  light  pinscratches  in  the  shape  of  a  primitive  bar-b-que 
Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  #9  (7/93) ,  lot  653. 


1819  N-5  Tied  For  Seventh  Finest  Known 


5201  1819  N'5>  R.3.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40.  Tied  for  sevend 

lnest  known  with  several  others.  Light  tan  on  most  of  the  coin,  bu 
souk  red  corrosion  areas  are  noted  surrounding  the  date  am 
1  crty,  and  the  stars  on  the  right.  Similar  on  the  reverse,  with  mor 
mottled  colors  overall.  Boldly  struck  and  still  quite  eye-appealing  to 
Me  variety,  and  apparently  unknown  in  true  Mint  State 
tx:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/96) ,  |()f  3/S 


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Appealing  1820  N-12  in  Mint  State  61 


102  1819  N-8,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  60,  net  Mint  State  60. 

Choice  and  lustrous  for  the  grade,  with  smooth,  unblemished  fields 
and  devices.  Most  of  the  stars  are  flat  on  the  left  side  through  the 
top  of  the  coin,  but  Liberty  is  bold.  There  are  some  trivial  contact 
marks  at  the  center  of  the  reverse,  and  a  spot  is  noted  near  the  U  of 
UNITED  on  the  rim.  Identifiable  by  a  small  planchet  defect 
through  ME  of  AMERICA. 

Ex:  Evan  Kopald;  Early  American  Auction  #7  (1/93),  lot  159. 


5205  1820  N-12,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  61,  net  Mint  State  61. 

Tied  for  fourth  finest  known  with  several  others.  There  is  a  small 
planchet  lamination  at  the  ninth  star.  Outstanding  luster,  color, 
and  surfaces.  Frankly,  this  coin  has  extraordinary  eye  appeal  and 
even  though  common  in  Mint  State,  it  should  bring  a  substantial 
premium  over  less  appealing  examples. 

Ex:  Purchased  in  Milwaukee  in  9/92  by  Thomas  D.  Reynolds;  Early 
American  Coppers  (4/94) ,  lot  337. 


A  Select  Randall  Hoard  1819  Newcomb-9 


103  1819  N-9,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  60  Brown,  net  Mint  State 

60.  Broken  out  of  an  NGC  holder  where  it  was  graded  Mint  State 
64  Brown.  The  surfaces  are  choice  for  the  grade,  with  full  luster  and 
hints  of  faded  red  in  the  fields.  One  of  the  better  Randall  Hoard  sur- 
vivors  to  come  down  to  us. 

Ex:  Robert  D.  Rector;  Bowers  and  Merena  (9/9 2),  lot  108;  Thomas  D. 
Reynolds,  11/93. 


04  1820/19  N-2,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  XF  45.  Faded  red  on  the 

obverse  and  a  bit  more  tan  color  on  the  reverse.  Identifiable  by  a 
small  mark  in  the  upper  curls  above  ER  of  LIBERTY,  and  a  field 
mark  between  the  second  star  and  Liberty’s  mouth,  accounting  for 
the  phrase  “I PE”  for  Ice  Pick  Effect.  An  extremely  pretty  cent  even 
with  the  minute  marks. 

Ex:  Fred  Sweeney  Rare  Coins;  Gordon  ] .Wrubel  (12/75),  C.  Douglas 
Smith,  5/83;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/89),  lot 
227. 


5206  1820  N'14,  R-5.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  VG  10.  Slightly  bent, 

and  with  light  porosity  on  both  sides.  There  is  a  faint  scratch  from 
the  tip  of  Liberty’s  nose  into  the  field,  and  on  the  reverse  additional 
scratches  below  CENT.  A  very  rare  variety  that  is  seldom  found  in 
any  grade. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96),  lot  203. 


Doctored,  But  Carefully  So,  1821  Newcomb- 1 


5207  1821  N-l,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  XF  45  Burnished,  net  VF  30.  This 

cent  had  the  sharpness  of  Extremely  Fine  but  the  upper  hair  and 
forelock  have  been  expertly  tooled,  the  fields  on  both  sides  have 
been  scraped  down  and  the  coin  has  been  burnished.  Attractive  to 
the  naked  eye  with  the  appearance  of  a  higher  grade.  Medium  dark 
reddish  steel-brown.  This  fabled  coin  has  an  illustrious  pedigree  and 
certainly  has  the  appearance  of  a  higher  grade,  it’s  only  when  a  mag¬ 
nifying  loupe  is  applied  that  the  truth  is  revealed. 

Ex:  Barney  Bluestone  M.B.S.  #68,  (4142),  lot  1534  as  “Unc  artificial 
reddish  brown  color.  Resembles  a  Proof;’’  Floyd  T.  Starr  (Stack's,  6/84) , 
lot  142;  Dr.  Thomas  S.  Chalkley  (Superior  Galleries,  1/90),  lot  617; 
Walter  Dudgeon;  M cCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (7/94) ,  lot  48. 


5208  1821  N-2,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  25.  Dark  steel-brown 

with  olive  highlights.  Average  handling  marks  for  the  grade,  but  no 
rim  or  spotting  problems.  A  scarce  date. 

Ex:  Hauser’s  Coin  and  Stamp. 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


Stunning  and  Gorgeous  1822  Newcomb-4  in 
Mint  State  61 


5209  1822  N-4,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  61  Brown,  net  Mint  State 

61.  Tied  with  several  others  as  the  sixth  finest  known  for  the  vari¬ 
ety.  A  stunning  coin  that  boasts  light-brown  and  glossy  color  with 
hints  of  bluish  toning  near  the  devices.  The  surfaces  are  choice  for 
the  grade,  with  few  disturbances  visible,  even  with  a  glass.  Boldly 
struck  on  Liberty,  and  most  of  the  stars  are  full.  Identifiable  by  a 
toning  spot  below  Liberty’s  ear.  This  is  certainly  one  of  the  most 
beautiful  1822  cents  in  existence,  and  with  a  pedigree  to  match. 

Ex:  J.  Paul  Scheetz,  8/76;  Del  N.  Bland ;  Jerry  A.  Bobbe,  8/76;  C. 
Douglas  Smith,  5/83;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers 
(4/89),  lot  253. 


5210  1822  N-7,  R  4-  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  20.  Average  on  the 
obverse,  but  there  is  raised  corrosion  on  the  reverse.  A  scarce  and 
desirable  variety  with  an  illustrious  pedigree.  Identifiable  by  two 
tiny  marks,  one  just  above  the  O  of  ONE,  the  other  above  the  last 
A  of  AMERICA.  Dark-brown  and  well  balanced  overall. 

Ex:  ).  C.  Morganthau  and  Co.  #368,  (1 1/36),  lot  377;  Floyd  T.  Starr 
(Stack’s,  12/84),  lot  1623;  Wes  A.  Rasmussen;  Early  American 
Coppers  (5/96),  lot  207. 

52 1 1  1822  N-8,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  VF  25.  Cleaned  and  retoned 
with  dark-brown  fields  now  and  whispers  of  lighter  colors  near  the 
devices.  Faint  pin  scratches  are  noted  in  the  left  obverse  field,  espe¬ 
cially  near  Liberty’s  face.  Scarce  and  difficult  to  find  this  nice. 

Ex:  Jerry  Cohen;  Edward  H.  Schwartz;  A.  Kosoff  (10/61),  lot  510;  C. 
Douglas  Smith,  5/83;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers 
(5/90),  lot  117;  James  Roecker;  Early  American  Copper  Auction  #11 
(1/94),  lot  300. 


Magnificent  1822  N-ll 


5212  1822  N-ll,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Another  stun- 

nmy  and  beautiful  coin,  light  medium-brown  in  color,  with  hints  of 
blue  near  the  devices.  Free  of  annoying  spots  or  problems. 
Identifiable  by  a  riny  mark  on  the  lower  upright  serif  of  the  E  of 
ONE  Struck  from  slightly  rusted  dies  with  tiny  lumps  noted  on 
Liberty,  her  curb  and  throat.  An  exceptional  coin  with  a  wonderful 
pedigree. 

hr  K  P  Austin  Alan  Bro tman;  Dr  Robert  J.  Shalowitz;  C.  Douglas 
smith  (5/83),  R  h  Naftzger,  Jr  ,  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot 
II 8 


5213  1823  Restrike.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  45.  Medium-brown  and 
without  significant  after  striking  problems.  The  dies  have  really  seen 
better  days,  now  exhibiting  rust  and  cracks  and  numerous  rim 
breaks.  Filed  down  on  the  rim  breaks,  both  obverse  and  reverse. 

Ex:  Michael  M cNaney;  John  S.  Ashby,  Jr.,  (Ashby’s  Best  Coppers, 
3/82);  Larry  Knee;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/93),  lot  95. 

5214  1823  N-2,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  20.  Minor  rim  mark 
near  the  last  obverse  star,  dark-brown  in  color  and  well  struck. 
Scarce  and  desirable.  Later  die  state  with  the  rim  breaks  noted 
above  stars  five  and  six.  Trivial  marks  on  Liberty’s  face.  . 

Ex:  Robinson,  Victor^McCawley  2/87;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley - 
Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/97) ,  lot  318. 


Scarce  1824  N-2  in  High  Grade 


5215  1824  N-2,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  XF  45.  Cleaned  and 

recolored  now  with  some  mottled  shades  of  brown  on  the  obverse 
and  reverse.  Overall,  still  very  nice,  with  excellent  surfaces  and  no 
significant  problems.  A  coin  that  could  be  retoned  by  someone 
knowledgeable  in  such  acts. 

Ex:  Consignment  K,  Brooklyn,  New  York,  (Stack’s,  2/38),  lot  922; 
Willard  C.  Bhisdell,  9/76;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Lillian  Willins;  Early 
American  Coppers  (4/92) ,  lot  217. 


5216  1826  N-l,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40.  Medium  to  dark- 
brown  in  color  and  well  struck.  Smooth  even  wear,  and  average 
field  marks  for  the  grade. 

Ex:  Harry  DeVore;  Russell  Wyatt  (Superior  Galleries,  9/85),  lot  497; 
Robert  E.  Matthews  (Superior  Galleries  5/89),  lot  646;  Walter 
Dudgeon;  M cCawley 'Grellman  Auctions  (7/94),  lot  70. 

5217  1826  N-4,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  50.  Cleaned  and  recol¬ 
ored  with  hints  of  sea-green  and  blue  in  the  fields,  but  mostly 
brown.  Ample  luster  remains  to  dazzle  the  eye.  An  appealing  and 
beautiful  coin. 

Ex:  M  cCawley 'Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/  96) ,  lot  35 6. 

5218  1826  N-4,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  XF  45.  Reduced  by  some 
surface  marks  and  a  few  raised  spots,  one  on  Liberty’s  neck. 
Hairlines  are  noted  in  the  fields,  but  still  eye-appealing.  Scarce. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/95) ,  lot  472. 

5219  1826  N-5,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40.  Dark-brown  to  black 
with  not  perfectly  smooth  surfaces.  Struck  from  clashed  dies. 

Ex:  Superior  Galleries  (i/90),  lot  662;  Walter  Dudgeon;  M cCawley  ~ 
Grellman  Auctions  (7/94) ,  lot  73. 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


Choice  1826  N-9  in  AU  55 


Beautiful  1827  N-l  1  Cent  in  MS  60 


5220  1826  N-9,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Another  impres¬ 

sive  coin  that  'ooasts  light-brown  color  and  choice  surfaces.  Struck 
slightly  off-center  toward  2  o’clock  on  the  obverse.  Boldly  impressed 
with  each  star  showing  full  radial  lines  and  every  curl  on  Liberty  is 
sharp  and  crisp.  A  lustrous  beauty  which  is  identifiable  by  a  trivial 
spot  between  the  left  ribbon  ends.  The  pedigree  further  enhances 
this  one. 

Ex:  Homer  K.  Downing,  4/48;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/76;  R.  E. 
Naftzger,  Jr.;  Myles  Z.  Gerson;  Del  N .  Bland;  Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowi tz, 
3/84;  R-  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/89),  lot  279. 


Lovely  1827  N-5  in  Mint  State  60 


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5221  1827  N-5,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  60,  net  Mint  State  60. 

Very  choice  for  the  grade,  with  light-brown  color  on  both  sides  and 
well  preserved  throughout.  Well  struck,  with  each  star  showing  tull 
radial  lines,  and  no  sign  of  weakness  anywhere.  An  impressive 
example,  with  an  impressive  pedigree.  Tied  for  second  finest  known 
with  several  others,  and  certainly  worth  a  premium  for  the  choice 
color  and  surfaces. 

Ex:  Howard  R.  Newcomb;  J.C.  Morgenthau  &  Co,  #461  (5/45),  lot 
585;  Floyd  T.  Starr;  1949  ANA  (Numismatic  Gallery,  M.B.S.  #56), 
lot  1621;  Judge  Thomas  L.  Gaskill;  New  Netherlands  Coin  Company 
#50,  (12/57),  lot  1477;  Jxster  L.  Greenwood;  W.  E.  Johnson,  F.P.L. 
#114,  (8/67),  lot  BL 15;  Jack  Collins,  8/75;  Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowitz; 
unknown  intermediary;  Superior  Galleries  (9/85),  lot  511;  Douglas  F. 
Bird,  1/93. 


5222  1827  N-7,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50.  Dark-brown  and 
pleasing  to  the  eye,  with  smooth  fields  and  well  struck  devices. 
There  are  some  minor  surfaces  scrapes  and  pinscratches,  mostly  con¬ 
fined  to  the  obverse,  and  a  small  patch  of  corrosion  on  the  reverse 
rim  between  AM  of  AMERICA.  Scarce  and  desirable  in  this  grade. 
Ex:  Christian  M.  Peterson,  1958;  Hollinbeck  Coin  Co.  (Art  Kagin, 
Kagin’s  Numismatic  Auctions  #340,  1/86) ,  lot  5462;  March  Wells,  Jr., 
4/95. 

5223  1827  N-10,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  VG  8.  Medium-brown  in 
color  and  with  average  surfaces.  There  are  some  trivial  faint  pin 
scratches  on  the  reverse,  surrounding  ONE,  and  minor  erosion  is 
noted  in  the  fields,  with  one  small  rim  mark  near  star  ten.  Decidedly 
rare  in  any  grade,  and  seldom  offered. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96),  lot  224 . 


5224  1827  N-ll,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60.  Choice 

and  lustrous  for  the  grade,  the  surfaces  reflect  few  signs  of  handling, 
and  the  color  is  outstanding.  Boldly  struck  and  free  of  annoying 
spots  or  other  distractions. 

Ex:  C. Douglas  Smith,  5/83;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American 
Coppers  (4/89),  lot  287 . 


Late  Die  State  1827  N-l 2  in  Fine  12 


5225  1827  N-l 2,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  Fine  12,  net  VG  8.  Dark-brown  in 

the  fields  of  the  obverse,  lighter  on  the  devices.  The  reverse  is  simi¬ 
lar,  but  there  are  several  small  spots  of  raised  corrosion.  Late  die 
state  with  the  sharp  crack  through  the  18  of  the  date  to  Liberty’s 
ear.  Nearly  in  the  Condition  Census  for  the  variety,  and  may  actual¬ 
ly  qualify  at  that  level. 

Ex:  John  C.  Morton,  3/85;  Jack  H.  Robinson  (Superior  Galleries, 
1/89),  lot  866;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.  (Superior  Stamp  and  Coin  Co., 
1/96),  lot  531. 


Session  One  •  Thursday,  September  1 1,  1997  •  1 :00  p.m. 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


The  Blaisdell,  Naftzger,  Brown  1828  N-l 


5226  1828  N-l,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  AU  55.  Another 

exceptional  middle  date,  light-tan  in  color  with  ample  luster  on 
both  sides,  however,  there  is  a  raised  red  patch  of  corrosion  on  the 
lower  obverse  and  a  bit  worse  on  the  upper  reverse.  Nevertheless, 
tied  for  sixth  finest  known  with  four  others,  and  an  important  coin 
for  the  variety  collector.  Well  struck  and  from  a  later  die  state  with 
a  light  crack  through  the  lower  reverse  legend. 

Ex:  Stack’s  (4/42),  lot  88;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/76;  R.  E.  Naftzger, 
Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/89),  lot  289;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr. 
(Superior,  1/96),  lot  532. 


5227  1828  N-2,  R  1.  Sharpness  of  XF  40,  net  VF  35.  Medium-brown  with 
darker  fields  and  lighter  devices,  there  is  a  small  dark  area  on 
Liberty’s  bust.  On  the  reverse  there  is  a  rim  mark  above  the  R  of 
AMERICA. 

Ex:  Kingswood  Galleries  M.B.S.  (10/ 90),  lot  6 178;  Joe  Dooley; 
McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  ( 1  /9 7) ,  lot  349. 

5228  1828  N-3,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  XF  40.  Cleaned  and 
retoned  to  a  tawny-brown  with  olive  highlights  on  Liberty.  Boldly 
struck  and  still  pleasing.  Two  small  planchet  laminations  are  noted 
between  stars  seven  and  nine  near  the  rim. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/9 0),  lot  143. 

5229  1828  N-5,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  55  Lightly  Burnished  Obverse,  net 
XF  45.  The  obverse  probably  had  some  spots  which  were  burnished 
off,  and  the  slightly  disturbed  fields  are  noted  just  past  the  date,  and 
in  scattered  areas  of  the  fields.  Nice  color  and  surfaces  otherwise. 

Ex:  Abe  Kosoff;  Bowers  and  M erena  (1 1/85),  lot  17 9;  Dr.  Thomas  S. 
Chalkley  (Superior  Galleries,  1/90),  lot  688;  Walter  Dudgeon; 
McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (7/94) ,  lot  89. 

5230  1828  N-7,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  45.  A  choice  example  of 
the  late  die  state  with  many  rust  pits  on  the  obverse,  and  a  few  also 
on  the  reverse,  it  must  have  been  another  hot,  humid  summer  in 
1828  in  Philadelphia.  Medium  to  light-brown  in  color,  and  nice  for 
the  grade. 

Ex:  Kagin's  Numismatic  Auctions  #322  (9/80),  lot  178;  Mark  S. 
Funaide;  Early  American  Coppers  (3/87),  lot  402;  Thomas  D. 
Reynolds;  Dennis  M endelson;  Don  Valenziano,  Jr.,  6/88. 

5231  1828  N-8,  R.3,  sharpness  of  XF  40,  net  VF  30,  lightly  porous  on  the 
obverse,  with  some  darker  toning  Ex:  Early  American  Coppers, 
(5/90),  lot  147;  and  an  1828  N-10,  R.2,  sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF 
30,  lightly  porous  and  a  regal  dark  beauty,  Ex:  Thomas  D.  Reynolds. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

5232  1828  N-l  1,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  AU  50.  Glossy  and 
lustrous,  with  some  mint  color  remaining,  and  foggy  toning  clouding 
over  the  fields.  Boldly  struck  and  choice.  Minute  spots  are  starting 
to  form. 

52  3  3  1828  N-l 2,  R.4,  sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  Fine  12,  dark-brown  with 

some  surface  roughness  noted  on  the  reverse,  Ex:  Early  American 
(.uppers  (5/90),  lot  14 9;  and  an  1829  Small  Letters  N-3,  R.3,  sharp¬ 
ness  of  fine  15,  net  Fine  15,  some  blunt  striking  as  usually  exists, 
wirh  encircling  die  cracks  on  the  obverse,  Early  American  Coppers 
(4/95),  Lit  327 .  (Total:  2  coins) 

>1 14  I  829  N  4.  R  4  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  Fine  15.  With  some  blunt 
srnking  on  the  reverse,  typical  of  this  date  and  variety.  The  obverse 
bas  fern  cleaned  and  recolored,  anti  is  a  bit  on  the  rainbow  side, 
wtrh  frown  prevailing  A  scarce  and  desirable  example  of  this  vari- 


Ex:  Willard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/76;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.,  3/77;  Myles 
Z.Gerson,  12/79;  Robinson  S.  Brown  (Superior,  9/86),  lot  661;  Wes 
A.  Rasmussen;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96),  lot  238. 

5235  1829  Small  Letters  N-5,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  20,  net  VF  20. 
Bluntly  struck  on  the  upper  details  of  Liberty,  and  at  the  center  of 
the  reverse.  Medium-brown  and  choice,  with  no  distracting  marks 

or  abrasions.  j 

Ex:  Robert  J.  Kissner;  New  Netherlands  Coin  Co.,  #44  (6/54),  lot 
407;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/76;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American 
Coppers,  3/77:  lot  21 6;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.;  McCawley-Grellman 
Auctions  ( 1 195) ,  lot  489 . 

5236  1829  Small  Letters  N-9,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  20. 
Reduced  due  to  cleaning,  starting  to  retone,  but  still  too  bright,  a  bit 
like  a  copper  pan.  Late  die  state  with  the  cracks  through  the  first 
three  stars,  and  another  from  the  rim  through  the  twelfth  star 
toward  Liberty. 

Ex:  Bowers  and  M erena  (3/87),  lot  3105;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley- 
Grellman  Auctions  (1/97) ,  lot  363. 

5237  1830  N-l,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  XF  45.  Ever  so  slightly  bur¬ 
nished  in  the  left  obverse  field,  which  doesn’t  quite  match  the  bal¬ 
ance  of  the  obverse  fields.  Boldly  struck  and  pleasing  medium- 
brown  to  tan  in  color.  Light  die  crack  through  the  second  star. 

Ex:  Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowitz,  4/88. 

5238  1830  N-2  1/2,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  VF  35.  Double  profile 
on  forelock,  forehead,  end  of  nose,  and  chin  of  Liberty.  Light-brown 
and  pleasing,  although  there  is  an  old  red  patch  on  Liberty’s  lower 
curls.  Bluntly  struck  on  the  stars  and  on  the  central  reverse  devices. 
Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (3/80),  lot  196;  unknown  intermediary; 
Thomas  D.  Reynolds;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/93),  lot  11 6. 

5239  1830  N-3,  R.3,  sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  30,  dark  in  color,  and 
with  some  shallow  scrapes  in  the  field  before  Liberty’s  face,  Ex:  G. 
Lee  Kuntz  (Superior  Galleries,  10/91),  lot  421;  Walter  Dudgeon; 
McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (7/94),  lot  101;  and  an  1830  N-4,  R.l, 
sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  45,  with  faded  mint  red  on  the  reverse 
and  very  choice,  Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #4  (1/920,  lot  195. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

5240  1830  N-5,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40.  Some  blunt  striking 
at  the  central  reverse,  and  on  the  obverse  stars.  Brick  red  color  on 
the  upper  obverse,  otherwise  a  pleasing  tan  color. 

Ex:  Stack’s  privately;  unknown  intermediary;  Ferris  Stamp  &  Coin  Co.; 
Chris  Victor-McCawley;  Superior  Galleries  (5/92),  lot  566;  Larry 
Knee;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/96) ,  lot  243. 


Splendid  1830  N-8,  Ex:  Macallister,  Green,  Naftzger 


5241 


5242 


1830  N-8,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60.  A  choice  and  lus¬ 
trous  example  of  this  common  variety,  with  excellent  surfaces  and 
color.  Boldly  struck  and  well  balanced  in  every  way,  with  a  wonder¬ 
ful  pedigree. 

Ex:  James  G.  Macallister;  Charles  Green  (R. Green),  11/51 ;  R.  E. 
Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/9 0),  lot  162. 


loJU  N-1U,  K.5.  Sharpness  of  VG  8,  net  VC  8.  Dark -olive  to  brow 
in  color,  and  well  struck  for  this  cracked  die  state.  Typical  handlin 
marks  for  the  grade,  but  not  enough  to  detract  in  the  net  grade, 
rare  anil  desirable  example  of  this  variety. 

Ex:  Douglas  F  Bird;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/91),  lot  217;  Dough 
'  Bird;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/9 2),  lot  241 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


1831  N-l  Tied  for  Fifth  Finest  Known 


243  1831  N-l,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60.  A  lustrous  and 
beautiful  coin  that  boasts  even  brown  color,  and  choice  surfaces  on 
the  obverse,  the  reverse  is  a  hit  blotchy,  with  brick-red  color  mostly 
at  the  centers.  Tied  for  fifth  finest  known  with  several  others. 

Ex:  Garry  Fitzgerald,  1/67;  C.  Douglas  Smith,  5/83 ;  R.  E.  Naftzger, 
Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (4189) ,  lot  319. 

244  1831  N-2,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  VF  35.  Lightly  porous,  but 

the  surfaces  have  been  scraped  down  a  bit.  Dark-brown  and  well 
struck.  *, 

Ex:  Dennis  M endelson,  (Superior,  2/91),  lot  410;  Walter  Dudgeon; 
McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (7/94),  lot  106. 


> 245 


5246 


5247 


1831  N-3,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  64  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  64- 
Tied  with  one  other  for  second  finest  known  business  strike.  An 
impressive  and  magnificent  large  cent  that  boasts  fiery  original  red 
in  the  fields  and  delicate  tan  on  the  devices.  The  surfaces  are  pris¬ 
tine,  and  show  nary  a  mark,  even  with  the  aid  of  a  glass.  Boldly 
struck  on  Liberty,  but  most  of  the  stars  are  not  full,  typical  of  the 
issue.  Identifiable  by  a  minute  spot  atop  the  foot  of  the  L  of  LIBER - 

Ex-  “The  South  Shore  Hoard";  H.  E.  Morey,  9/1900;  Allison  W. 
Jackman;  Henry  Chapman  (6/18),  lot  772;  Wayte  Raymond,  (The 
United  States  Coin  Co.);  Jenkins  Collection;  Dr.  James  O.  Sloss,9/  8, 
R  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Ahe  Kosoff  (10/59),  lot  17 9;  Emanuel  Taylor, 
10/60;  R.E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90) ,  lot  1 64. 

1831  N-4,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  VF  35.  Medium  to  dark- 

brown  in  color  and  pleasing  to  the  eye.  Boldly  struck,  with  full  stars 
and  all  devices,  except  for  minor  weakness  on  the  b  of  CbN  1 .  C  ne 
hidden  scratch  on  Liberty’s  neck,  running  parallel  to  her  truncation. 
Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96):  unknown  lot  number . 


331  N-7  1/2,  R.L  Double  Profile.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  All  50. 

.  glossy  and  lustrous  coin  that  shows  little  wear  or  evidence  of  han- 
ling.  One  minor  tick  mark  on  Liberty’s  jaw  line,  and  another 
efore  her  chin  will  serve  to  identify.  _  .  ,  „ 

x:  Charles  J.  DuPont  (Stack’s,  9/54),  lot  698;  Willard  C.  Bkisdell, 
175;  R.E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot  168. 


5248  1831  N-9,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  50.  Chestnut-brown 

with  some  darker  highlights  on  the  slightly  worn  devices.  A  beauti¬ 
ful  cent  with  no  distractions  and  choice  surfaces,  rims,  and  color. 

Ex:  Jesse  Patrick  (The  Patrick  Mint)  ;  Early  Copper  Auction  #1  1/91) , 
lot  144;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (7/94),  lot 
111. 


5249  1831  N-10,  R.3,  sharpness  of  XF  40,  net  VF  35,  bold  and  beautiful 
with  some  mottled  red  color  on  the  obverse,  cleaner  on  the  reverse, 
Ex:  New  England  Rare  Coin  Galleries,  privately  1972;  Robinson  S. 
Brown,  Jr.,  Superior  Galleries,  (9/86),  lot  710;  March  Wells,  Jr.,  4/95, 
and  an  1832  N-l  1/2,  R.2,  double  profile,  sharpness  of  XF  45  net 
XF  45,  even,  brown  and  choice,  with  a  full  strike,  Ex.  Abner 
Kreisberg  (9/67),  lot  461 ;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers 
(5/90),  lot  179.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5250  1831  N-l 2,  R.L  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50.  Late  Die  State  A, 
before  the  obverse  cud  forms,  but  with  heavy  cracks.  Medium-brown 
and  lustrous,  and  boldly  struck.  One  shallow  scrape  on  Liberty  s 
cheek,  and  on  balance  clean  for  the  grade. 

Ex:  Superior  Galleries  (1/90),  lot  738;  Walter  Dudgeon;  M cCawley- 
Grellman  Auctions  ( 7/94) ,  lot  1 14. 

Select  1832  N-2  1/2, 

Ex:  Chapman,  Gaskill,  Paschal,  Naftzger 


5251  1832  N-2  1/2,  R.3.  Double  Profile.  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS 

60.  Mottled  tan  to  brown  in  color,  with  some  hints  of  green  near 
the  reverse  devices.  Boldly  struck  from  a  later  die  state  with  the 
usual  obverse  crack  and  stars  drawn  toward  the  rim.  Free  of  signifi¬ 
cant  handling  marks,  and  a  beautiful  cent  with  a  pedigree  to  match 
its  quality.  The  double  profile  is  weak. 

Ex:  Henry  Chapman,  1934;  Judge  Thomas  L.  Gaskill;  New 
Netherlands  Coin  Company,  11/56;  Dorothy  Paschal;  New  Netherlands 
Coin  Company  #50  (12/57),  lot  1533;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early 
American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot  180. 


33 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


Desirable  1833  N-l  in  MS  61, 
Tied  for  Third  Finest  Known 


5252  1833  N-l,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  60.  An  impor¬ 
tant  coin  that  has  a  long  and  cherished  pedigree  and  is  further 
enhanced  by  being  the  plate  coin  in  both  The  Cent  Book  by  John  D. 
Wright  (both  obverse  and  reverse),  and  United  Suites  Large  Cents 
1816  -  1839  by  William  C.  Noyes,  (again  both  obverse  and  reverse). 
Choice  medium-brown  in  color  with  ample  luster  in  the  fields.  One 
tick  mark  on  Liberty’s  jaw  serves  to  identify  its  provenance,  and  by 
small  planchet  laminations  on  the  lower  reverse.  There  are  some 
microscopic  dark  specks  on  the  obverse.  Del  N.  Bland  has  provided 
Condition  Census  information  throughout  the  Mac  MacDonald 
Collection  where  applicable,  and  he  notes  that  this  coin  is  tied  for 
third  finest  known  with  a  couple  of  others  for  the  variety. 

Ex:  Henry  Grunthal,  4145 ;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell;  Del  N.  Bl and;  Jerry 
A.  Bobhe;  Myles  Z.  Gerson ;  Dr.  Philip  W.  Ralls;  Myles  Z.  Gerson, 
10/80;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.  (Superior  Galleries,  9/86),  lot  734;  John 
J.  Nicholas,  Jr.;  Superior  Galleries  (2/92),  lot  571;  Chris  Victor - 
McCawley  (CVM);  Dr.  Thomas  Turissini;  McCawley-Grellman 
Auctions  ( 1/95) ,  lot  508. 

5253  1833  N-2  1/2,  R.2,  sharp  double  profile,  sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  VF 
35,  light  brown  throughout  and  well  struck,  some  stray  handling 
marks  on  both  sides,  and  there  is  a  rim  bruise  on  the  lower  reverse 
Ex:  Harry  C.  Mathews,  3/50;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/76;  R.  E. 
Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot  183;  and  an  1833 
N-6  1/2,  R.l,  sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  AU  55,  faint  double  profile 
on  lower  lip,  beautifully  recolored  with  shades  of  rose  and  brown, 
some  scattered  spots,  well  struck  and  delightful  in  appearance,  Ex: 
Willard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/76;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers 
(5/90),  lot  186.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5254  1833  N-3,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60.  Middle  die 
state  with  the  stars  bold,  but  the  dentils  have  started  to  fade  a  bit. 
Lustrous  and  choice  for  the  grade  with  a  few  tiny  tick  marks  on 
Liberty’s  face,  but  clean  fields  and  rims  otherwise.  Medium  to  dark- 
brown  in  color. 

Ex:  Larry  Whitlow  (Ford  City  Coins  and  Stamps,  Ltd.);  Del  N.  Bland; 
Alan  Meghrig;  Douglas  F.  Bird,  1/84. 


'"u  ( )n>  •  Ihurid.iy,  September  II,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


1833/2  N-4  MS  60,  Cleaned;  Ex:  Miles,  Naftzger 


5255  1833/2  N-4,  R.4.  Sharpness  ot  MS  60  Cleaned,  net  XF  45. 

Cleaned,  with  the  reverse  nicely  recolored,  the  obverse  is  a  bit  sick¬ 
ly.  Boldly  struck  with  the  2  underdigit  clearly  visible.  The  die 
engraver  had  a  very  difficult  time  placing  the  letters  in  the  legend, 
with  several  clearly  recut  well  out  of  place.  A  scarce  variety  in  high 
grade  which  could  be  recolored  a  bit  more  and  made  really  beautiful. 
Ex:  R.  L.  Miles,  Jr.  (Stack’s,  4/69),  lot  1 77;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.  (Early 
American  Coppers,  5/90),  lot  184;  Chris  Victor -McCawley  (CVM); 
Dr.  Thomas  Turissini;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/ 95),  lot  51 1 . 


Lustrous  1833  N-5  Mint  State  60 


5256  1833  N-5,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60.  Awash  in 
luster  with  choice  medium-brown  color  with  hints  of  green  and  a 
pleasing  appearance.  Boldly  struck,  although  the  stars  are  flat.  Light 
die  cracks  through  both  the  obverse  stars  and  the  reverse  legend.  A 
common  variety  in  exceptionally  nice  condition.  Trivial  handling 
marks  can  be  seen  with  a  glass. 

Ex:  Purchased  in  5/83  at  the  Early  American  Coppers  Club  Convention 
Bourse  by  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot  185. 

5257  1834  N-l  1/2,  R.l.  Sharp  double  profile.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net 
AU  55.  Medium-brown  and  choice  for  the  grade,  ample  luster  sur¬ 
vives  in  the  fields  which  are  free  of  annoying  marks  and  abrasions. 
LMe  cracks  on  both  the  obverse  and  reverse. 

Ex:  VC  illard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/76;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American 
Coppers  (5/90),  lot  188. 

5258  1834  N-2,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55,  ample  original  red 
remains,  boldly  struck  and  outstanding  for  the  grade,  Ex:  Charles 
Harrison;  Dr.  Robert  J.  Shalowitz;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot 
189;  1834  N-3  1/2,  R.l,  double  profile,  sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF 
40,  medium-brown,  boldly  struck,  and  excellent  surfaces,  Ex:  Mid¬ 
American  Rare  Coin  Auctions  (1/91),  lot  64;  and  an  1834  N-5,  R.4, 
sharpness  of  VG  7,  net  VG  7,  rather  nice  for  the  grade,  and  a  decid¬ 
edly  scarce  variety  with  dark  glossy  fields  that  offset  the  lighter 
devices,  Ex:  McCawley-Grellrnan  Auctions  (1/95),  lot  517.  (Total:  3 
coins) 

5259  1834  N-6  1/2,  R.  3,  sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  30,  dark  brown  fields 

with  lighter  devices,  die  cracks  on  both  sides,  and  a  partial  double 
profile,  Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  #1  I  (1/94),  lot  370;  and  an  1835 
N;  16,  R.2,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55,  light-tan  and  choice 
with  excellent  luster,  one  minor  complaint  is  a  large  low  area  (lami 
nation)  from  the  1  in  the  date  to  the  first  st.ir,  E\  Robinson  S 
Brown,  Jr.;  Early  Copper  Auction  411  (1/94),  lot  .395  (Total:  2 
coins) 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection 


!  5260  1835  N-3,  R.3,  sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  20,  medium-brown  and 

about  average  save  for  a  long  scratch  from  Liberty’s  lips  down  to  the 
rim  between  the  first  two  stars,  Ex:  Ray  Chatham ,  2/83;  Robinson  S. 
Brown,  Jr.  (Superior,  1/96),  lot  600;  and  an  1835  N-10,  R.4,  sharp¬ 
ness  of  VG  8,  net  Good  6,  some  digs  on  Liberty’s  neck,  another  by 
the  first  digit  of  the  date,  and  some  stray  scratches  on  the  reverse — 
about  what  one  would  expect  for  the  grade  with  nice  color,  Ex: 
Early  American  Coppers  (4/94),  lot  399.  (Total:  2  coins) 

15261  1835  N-6,  R.l,  sharpness  of  MS  60  Cleaned,  net  XF  45,  golden  in 

color  now,  well  struck  at  the  centers,  weaker  at  the  periphery,  Ex: 
Ed  Hipps ;  Stuart  A.  Hodge;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/92),  lot  254; 
and  an  1835  N-7,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50,  glossy  and 
dark  brown  with  a  few  stray  scratches,  Ex:  Early  American  Coppers 
(4/94),  lot  396.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5262  1835  N-l  1,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  Good  6,  net  Good  6.  Medium-brown 
and  choice  for  the  grade,  struck  a  hit  weaker  on  the  lower  obverse, 
and  central  reverse.  There  is  a  die  crack  through  the  lower  reverse 
legend. 

Ex:  March  Wells,  Jr.,  7/95. 

5263  1835  N-12,  R.4,  sharpness  of  VF  30  Porous,  net  Fine  15,  dark  and 
porous  throughout  with  some  minor  rim  marks  on  both  sides,  Ex: 
purchased  in  Salt  Lake  City  by  Steven  K.  Ellsworth;  M cCawley- 
Crellman  Auctions  (i/97),  lot  402;  and  an  1835  N-l 4,  R.2,  sharp¬ 
ness  ot  AU  55,  net  AU  50,  choice  surfaces  with  light  brown  toning 
and  well  struck,  Ex:  Kagin’s  #328  (10/82),  lot  1 84,  Manuel 
Ahumada;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/96),  lot  267 ■  (Total:  2  coins) 


of  Early  American  Copper 


5268  1836  N-7,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  45.  Choice  and  choco¬ 
late-brown  with  excellent  surfaces,  and  boldly  struck.  Early  die  state 
before  the  reverse  rim  crumbles.  Identifiable  by  a  minor  tick  mark 
between  CE  of  CENT. 

Ex:  Harold  Straight;  John  A.  Schrender,  5/65;  Del  N.  Bland;  G.M. 
“Pat"  Patterson ;  Kagin’s  #347  (5/88),  lot  1199;  Dr.  Robert  J. 
Shalowitz;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/89) ,  lot  350. 

5269  1837  N-3,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  63,  net  MS  62.  A  stunning  coin 
that  boasts  hints  of  original  red  beneath  soft-brown  toning.  The 
fields  and  devices  are  clean  for  the  grade,  and  most  of  the  stars  are 
well  struck.  Wonderfully  free  of  disturbances,  and  simply  outstand¬ 
ing.  Later  die  state  with  the  reverse  cracked  through  the  legend. 

Ex:  Christian  M.  Peterson,  1958;  Hollinbeck  Coin  Co;  Art  Kagin; 
Kagin’s  #340  (1/86),  lot  5536;  Manuel  Ahumada;  McCawley - 
Grellman  Auctions  ( 1 197),  lot  41 1 . 

5270  1837  N-4,  R-2,  sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  XF  45,  cleaned  and  retoned 
with  purple  and  yellow,  and  perhaps  some  other  strange  colors,  well 
struck  and  otherwise  pleasing,  Ex:  Lillian  Willins;  Early  American 
Coppers  (4/92),  lot  266;  1837  N-6,  R.2,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU 
50,  some  original  red  remains,  but  there  are  obverse  stains  of  olive 
color,  well  struck  and  clean  surfaces,  Ex:  Herman  Halpem  (Stack’s, 
3/87),  lot  202;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley 'Grellman  Auctions 
(7/94),  lot  150;  and  an  1837  N-10,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net 
AU  50,  olive-brown  and  well  struck,  only  a  few  stray  marks  from 
perfection,  Ex:  Dr.  Kenneth  J.  Sartoris,  5/72;  Del  N.  Bland;  Robinson 
S.  Brown,  Jr.,  Early  Copper  Auction  #4  (1/92),  lot  232.  (Total:  3 
coins) 


5264  1835  N-18,  R.5.  Eharpness  of  VG  10,  net  VG  7.  Dark  brown  and 

well  struck,  but  many  handling  marks  are  noted  on  both  sides.  A 
decidedly  rare  variety,  and  seldom  found  in  any  grade,  nearly  in  the 
Condition  Census  for  this  die  pairing. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (4/95) ,  lot  368. 


Rare  1835  N-l 9  in  Fine  15 


5265  1835  N-19,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  Fine  15.  Medium  brown 

on  both  sides,  with  pleasing  surfaces.  There  is  a  minute  edge  clip  at 
5  o’clock  on  the  obverse,  and  corresponding  section  of  the  reverse. 
An  important  rarity  which  has  dropped  from  R.7  status  a  few  years 
ago  to  High  R.5  today.  No  doubt  few  are  as  choice  for  the  grade  as 
this  coin,  and  well  worth  a  strong  bid. 

Ex:  M cCaudey 'Grellman  Auctions  (1/95),  lot  532. 


5266  1836  N-2,  R.2,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  50,  abundant  luster 

remains  in  the  fields,  with  choice  color,  late  die  state  with  the  arc 
crack  on  the  reverse,  and  a  few  trivial  scrapes  above  ONE,  Ex:  Early 
Copper  Auctions  (1/93),  lot  232;  1836  N-6,  R.2,  sharpness  of  AU  50, 
net  XF  45,  medium  brown  and  pleasing,  although  there  is  some 
verdigris  on  both  sides  and  the  usual  rim  break  on  the  obverse,  Ex: 
Robinson,  Victor 'McCawley  (RVM),  Early  Copper  Auction  #11 
( 1/94) ,  lot  402;  and  an  1837  N-l,  R.3,  sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  XF 
40,  medium  brown  with  hints  of  olive  on  the  obverse  from  being 
cleaned  and  nicely  recolored,  well  struck,  Ex:  Abner  Kreisberg 
M.B.S.  (6/63),  lot  305;  G.M.  “Pat”  Patterson;  Kagin’s  #347  (5/88), 
lot  1200;  James  Roecker ;  Early  Copper  Auction  #1 1  (1/94),  lot  406.  A 
choice  lot  for  the  advanced  Middle  Date  collector.  (Total:  3  coins) 


5271  1837  N-7,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  61,  net  MS  61.  Lustrous  and  choice 
for  the  grade,  examination  of  the  fields  and  devices  locates  little  evi¬ 
dence  of  handling  to  note  the  passage  of  decades.  Boldly  impressed, 
with  all  but  a  couple  of  stars  full  and  complete,  Liberty  and  the  cen¬ 
tral  devices  are  also  sharp.  There  is  a  die  crack  through  TATES  OF 
on  the  reverse.  Struck  after  the  crack  formed,  but  before  the  reverse 
die  was  lapped,  as  the  center  dots  and  other  diagnostics  are  still 
clear. 

Ex:  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  (1/9 7),  lot  416. 

5272  1837  N-9,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  61,  net  MS  61.  Original  mint  red 
still  resides  near  the  devices,  mostly  toned  over  by  time  with  pleas¬ 
ant  brown  tones.  Noyes  Die  State  A,  with  the  crack  across  Liberty. 
A  resplendent  coin  that  anyone  will  be  proud  to  own  and  display. 

Ex:  Kurt  R.  Krueger  (1/93),  lot  25 1 . 

5273  1837  N-ll,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  50,  glossy  and  above 
average  with  excellent  color  and  surfaces,  one  minor  rim  mark  at 
the  top  of  the  obverse,  Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (4/95),  lot  375; 
and  an  1837  N-12,  R.3,  sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40,  the 
Accessory  E  variety  which  can  be  seen  in  the  wreath  below  the  E  of 
AMERICA,  medium  brown  and  choice,  but  struck  from  dies  that 
exhibit  rim  crumbling,  Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96),  lot  280. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

5274  1837  N-14,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  61,  net  AU  55.  Choice  color  and 
surfaces,  but  there  are  faint  scratches  near  stars  one  through  three, 
and  another  across  the  obverse,  accounting  for  the  net  grade.  Later 
die  state. 

Ex:  Kagin’s  #308  (10/76),  lot  801 ;  Myles  Z.  Gerson;  Stanley 
Kesselman,  7/80;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90), 
lot  233. 


5267  1836  N-3,  R.L  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60.  Choice  and  glossy, 

with  excellent  color  and  surfaces.  One  small  tick  mark  on  Liberty’s 
truncation  will  serve  to  identify,  just  above  the  8  in  the  date.  Late 
die  state  with  the  rim  break  over  star  six,  and  the  arc  crack  on  the 
reverse.  Scarce  as  such. 

Ex:  Philip  L.  Wagner;  John  D.  Wright,  1/85;  Lillian  Willins;  Early 
American  Coppers  (4/92),  lot  263. 


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Session  One  •  Thursday,  September  11,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


The  Hines  Example  of  1837  N-15 


5275  1837  N-15,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40.  Cleaned  and  nice¬ 
ly  recolored,  and  with  some  blunt  striking  above  TY  of  LIBERTY. 
This  is  the  Newcomb  plate  coin,  reverse  only.  A  curious  notation  by 
Hines  is  included  in  the  envelopes  with  this  one  “The  best  condi¬ 
tion  specimen  ever  saw  1940.”  Late  die  state,  with  cracks  on  both 
sides.  A  scarce  and  desirable  variety,  with  an  excellent  pedigree. 

Ex:  Henry  C.  Hines;  Dr.  William  H.  Sheldon;  Numismatic  Gallery, 
10/49;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/76;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American 
Coppers  (5/90),  lot  234. 

5276  1837  N-17,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50.  Choice  color  and 
surfaces,  the  only  complaint  are  some  minor  planchet  flaws,  one  on 
Liberty’s  nose,  another  near  the  ear,  and  one  on  the  reverse  above 
M  of  AMERICA.  A  delightful  coin,  well  struck  except  on  the  lower 
right  obverse  stars,  with  several  die  cracks  and  a  rim  break  over  star 
five,  as  usual. 

Ex:  Arthur  C.  Fritz,  1961;  Blaise  J.  Dantone  (Peachtree  Coin  Shop), 
10/68;  Dr.  Wayne  G.  Life;  Lester  M erlan  (10/72),  lot  621;  C. 
Douglas  Smith;  Myles  Z.  Gerson;  Del  N.  Bland;  Lillian  Willins;  Early 
American  Coppers  (4/92) ,  lot  274. 

5277  1838  N-l,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60.  Lustrous  and  brown 
with  bold  curls  on  Liberty,  but  some  of  the  stars  are  flat.  Nearly 
blemish-free,  and  a  later  die  state  with  rim  crumbling  noted  on  both 
the  obverse  and  reverse. 

Ex:  Denis  W.  Loring,  5/88;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions 
(1/97),  lot  423. 

5278  1838  N-2,  R.l,  sharpness  of  MS  60  Minor  Enhancement,  but  all  the 
stars  have  been  tooled  to  strengthen  their  radial  lines,  (no  net 
grade),  choice  surfaces  otherwise,  and  pleasing  to  the  eye  with  medi¬ 
um  brown  color  and  defect-free  devices  and  fields,  Ex:  Dr.  Kenneth 
J.  Sartoris,  5/72;  Del  N.  Bland;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.;  Early  Copper 
Auction  #4  ( 1/92),  lot  237;  and  an  1838  N-3,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU 
55,  net  AU  50,  choice,  glossy,  mark-free  surfaces  for  the  grade,  Ex: 
David  Proskey;  Henry  C.  Hines;  Dr.  William  H.  Sheldon;  Numismatic 
Gallery;  Floyd  T.  Starr;  1949  ANA  (Numismatic  Gallery,  M.B.S. 
#56),  lot  1726;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Abe  Kosoff  (4/56),  lot  292; 
Herbert  M.  Oechsner;  Stack's  (9/88),  lot  156;  Chris  Victor -McCawley 
(CVM)  and  Thomas  D.  Reynolds.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5279  1838  N-4,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  61,  net  MS  60.  A  few  trivial  han¬ 
dling  marks  in  the  fields,  but  Liberty’s  face  is  clean.  Middle  die  state 
with  the  obverse  crack  above  Liberty’s  head,  but  no  rim  breaks  yet. 
Choice  color. 

Ex  McCawley-C irellman  Auctions  ( 1/96),  lot  443. 

5280  1838  N-5,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  62,  net  MS  62.  Some  original  red 
remains  in  the  fields  and  near  the  devices,  with  most  of  the  coin 
toned  a  pleasant,  original  brown.  Clean  for  the  grade,  with  no  sig¬ 
nificant  marks  on  Liberty  or  in  the  fields.  There  is  a  low  area  at  the 
denticles  between  stars  one  and  two,  faint  planchet  roughness  on 
rhe  denticles  and  in  the  field  from  below  the  date  to  star  five,  evi¬ 
dence  of  an  incomplete  planchet  over  AT,  and  a  hidden  planchet 
defect  over  E  in  STATES. 

Ft  Anthony  Terranova;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/ 96),  lot 

444 


H  i8  vi  6,  p  1  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60.  Choice  glossy 
frown  with  excellent  surfaces  and  a  clean  face  on  Liberty.  Weakly 
friii  l  u  the  periphery,  bold  at  the  centers,  from  worn  dies, 
h  r  ihomas  D  Reynolds 

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5282  1838  N-7,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60.  Medium 
brown  with  tan  highlights,  and  very  choice  for  the  grade.  Luster  si  ill 
dances  in  the  fields.  Much  better  than  normally  encountered. 

Ex-  Denis  W.  Loring,  5/88;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions 
(1/97),  lot  428. 

5283  1838  N-7,  R.L  Sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  61.  Dark  brown 
and  lustrous  on  the  obverse,  a  hit  lighter  on  the  reverse  with  some 
original  mint  red  still  showing.  Boldly  struck  and  defect-free. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/97) ,  lot  427 . 

5284  1838  N-8,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60.  “The  Lyman  Low 
Variety”  as  classified  by  Hines.  Lovely  brown  toning  and  nearly 
choice,  well  struck  at  the  centers,  weak  at  the  periphery.  Minor  red 
spots  near  Liberty’s  ear. 

Ex:  Henry  C.  Hines;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/76;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.; 
Early  American  Coppers  (5/90) ,  lot  245. 

5285  1838  N-9,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  35.  Late  die  state  with 
the  heavy  rim  break  just  touching  the  denticles  from  the  1  of  the 
date  to  midway  between  stars  eleven  and  twelve.  Dark  brown  in 
color  and  with  clean  surfaces.  Identifiable  by  a  small  dig  at  the  top 
right  of  the  A  in  STATES. 

Ex:  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  429. 

5286  1838  N-10,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  61,  net  MS  61.  Some  hints  of 
original  red  in  the  fields,  mostly  medium  brown  with  some  blotches 
of  darker  toning  on  the  reverse.  Clean  fields  and  devices  for  the 
grade,  and  well  struck  save  for  a  few  stars. 

Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird,  1/94. 


Tied  for  Third  Finest  Known  1838  N-l  1, 
Ex:  Wass,  Taylor,  Naftzger 


5287  1838  N-ll,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60.  Tied  for  third 
finest  known  business  strike  with  several  others.  Light  planchet 
roughness  on  both  sides,  especially  on  the  obverse  denticles.  Struck 
before  the  dies  were  lapped  and  the  rim  break  formed.  Excellent 
color  and  surfaces.  Identifiable  by  a  tiny  planchet  flake  between 
stars  six  and  seven. 

Ex;  Thomas  J .  Wass,  II,  N.Y.-N.J.  Auction  Sales,  (3/59),  lot  734; 
Emanuel  Taylor,  10/60;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers 
(5 /90),  lot  248. 

5288  1838  N- 1 4,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  XF  40  Lightly  Porous,  net  VF  20.  The 
fields  show  some  roughness,  but  the  devices  are  undiminished.  Well 
struck,  and  dark  brown  in  color. 

Ex:  From  a  Florida  Show,  1984;  Robert  E.  Matthews,  (Superior,  5/89), 
lot  826;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (7/94),  lot 


A  1S'„  Buyer's  Fee  Applies  In  All  luits  Valued  Melon' 


The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


Rare  1838  N-15  Variety 


Semi-Prooflike  Booby  Head,  1839  N-6 


289  1838  N-15,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  Fine  12.  The  obverse 

fields  are  dark,  with  lighter  devices.  Before  Liberty’s  chin  the  field 
appears  to  have  been  scraped  to  reduce  porosity,  the  reverse  is  simi¬ 
lar  hut  apparently  escaped  the  scraping.  Decidedly  rare,  and  seldom 
found  in  any  grade. 

Ex:  Discovered  in  Auburn,  MA,  circa  1992  by  J.  D’Agostino;  Early 
American  Coppers  (4/95),  lot  387. 


Condition  Census  1838  N-16  in  VF  25 

*, 


1290 


5291 


1838  N-16,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  25.  Medium  brown 
and  choice  for  the  grade,  hut  weakly  struck  from  worn  and  tired 
dies,  diagnostic  of  this  variety.  Tied  with  four  others  for  ninth  finest 
known  of  this  rare  variety.  Identifiable  by  a  low  spot  on  the  rim 
below  star  twelve,  and  a  couple  of  trivial  field  marks  before  Liberty’s 


face. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96) ,  lot  289. 


1839/6  N-l,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  55  Corroded,  net  Fine  12. 
Reduced  by  the  heavy  corrosion,  which  seems  to  be  present  on  so 
many  of  this  overdate  variety.  Later  die  state  with  the  full  bisecting 
obverse  crack.  Raised  corrosion  on  both  sides,  and  a  coin  that 

should  be  inspected  by  prospective  bidders. 

Ex:  Downie-tLepczyk  Auctions,  Ltd.  464  (12/85),  lot  838,  Michael 
Greenspan ;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/96),  lot  458. 


5292  1839  N-3,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  61,  net  MS  60.  Choice  and  glossy 
with  ample  luster  in  the  fields.  One  small  planchet  detect  on  the 
lower  reverse,  and  there  are  faint  hairline  scratches  on  both  sides, 
hidden  by  the  even  brown  color. 

Ex:  Dennis  M endelson  (Superior,  2/91),  lot  57 6;  Larry  Briggs  Rare 
Coins;  Early  Copper  Auction  4 4  (1/92) ,  lot  24 6. 

5293  1839  Silly  Head,  N-4,  R-2,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  50,  dark- 
brown  and  glossy,  with  smooth,  pleasing  surfaces,  one  tiny  rim  bump 
on  the  reverse  above  E  in  AMERICA,  Ex:  Jonathan  K.  Kern;  Del  N . 
Bland;  William  A.  Weimer;  Kagin's  #342  (2/87),  lot  4135;  Robinson 
S.  Brown,  Jr.  (Superior,  1/96),  lot  671;  and  an  1839  Booby  Head  N- 
5,  R.2,  sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  45,  light  brown  and  choice,  with 
only  a  few  handling  marks,  well  struck  on  all  but  a  few  stars,  Ex: 
Barney  Bluestone  M.B.S.  #81  (3/44),  lot  1128;  Raymond  Williamson; 
Early  American  Coppers  (5/83),  lot  456;  Wes  A.  Rasmussen;  Early 
American  Coppers  (7/90),  lot  255.  An  excellent  pair,  both  with  eye 
appeal  and  good  surfaces.  (Total:  2  coins) 


5294  1839  Booby  Head,  N-6,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS 
61.  Quickly  identifiable  by  a  tiny  planchet  clip  below  the  1  in  the 
date.  Semi-prooflike,  with  multicolored  toning  and  hints  of  original 
red  beneath.  A  simply  stunning  coin  that  will  excite  even  the  most 
advanced  copper  collector  for  the  outstanding  color  and  choice  sur- 

Ex:  Barney  Bluestone  #55  ( 10/40),  lot  880;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/76; 
R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot  258. 

5295  1839  Silly  Head  N-9,  R.l,  sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  45,  medium 
brown  and  choice,  with  excellent  surfaces  for  the  grade  and  a  die 
crack  spanning  the  obverse,  Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (4/92),  lot 
282;  and  an  1839  Booby  Head,  N-13,  R.2,  sharpness  of  AU  50,  net 
XF  45,  light  brown  and  choice  for  the  grade,  an  excellent  pair,  Ex: 
Early  Copper  Auction  41 1  (1/94) ,  lot  437.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5296  1839  Booby  Head,  N-12,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  VF  20  Porous,  net  Fine 
12.  The  net  grade  is  reduced  by  porosity  in  the  fields.  Dark  brown 
with  some  olive  hints.  Later  die  state  with  the  crack  from  the  rim  to 
Liberty’s  nose.  Difficult  to  find  in  any  grade,  and  worth  considera¬ 
tion. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (4/95),  lot  397 . 

5297  1839  Booby  Head  N-14,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  45. 
Medium  brown  and  choice  for  the  grade,  somewhat  bluntly  struck 
on  the  lower  curls  of  Liberty,  as  usual.  Free  of  distracting  marks,  and 
a  scarce  variety. 

Ex:  Consignment  Bridge,  Connecticut  (Stack's,  5/56),  lot  186;  Herbert 
M.  Oechsner;  Stack’s  (9/88),  lot  168;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley - 
Grellman  Auctions  (7/94),  lot  184- 


Desirable  1840  N-5  Large  Date  in  MS  60 


5298  1840  MS  60  Brown.  N-5,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60.  Nice 
color  and  surfaces  throughout,  one  tiny  planchet  flaw  is  noted  on 
the  rim  above  star  five,  and  a  small  spot  on  the  reverse  above  ST  of 
STATES.  Free  of  distracting  marks  and  bumps. 

Ex:  Federal  Coin  Exchange  (10/55),  lot  1220;  Dr.  Kenneth  J.  Sartons, 
5/72;  DelN.  Bland;  RobinsonS.  Brown,  Jr.  (Superior  Galleries,  9/86), 
lot  91 1 ;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot  272. 

5299  1841  AU  55.  N-5,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Choice 
brown  color  throughout,  with  excellent  surfaces  and  hints  id  luster. 
Identifiable  by  a  minute  line  of  planchet  defects  between  F  A  in  OF 
AMERICA  on  the  reverse.  Free  of  annoying  marks. 

Ex:  Bowers  and  Merena  ( 1/88),  lot  78;  Jim  McGuigan,  4/88 


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5300  1842  Large  Date.  N-3,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60.  There 

is  a  small  low  area  under  the  E  of  CENT  and  another  tiny  spot  far 
below  N.  Radiant  original  color  on  both  sides  subdued  by  lovely 
original  toning.  Well  struck  and  centered. 

Ex  Thomas  D.  Reynolds ,  6/88;  Joe  Dooley;  M cCawley-Grellman 
Auctions  ( 1/97),  lot  450. 


5301  1842  Large  Date.  N-6,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60. 

Medium  to  light  brown  on  both  sides,  with  a  few  handling  marks. 
There  is  also  a  spot  in  the  right  obverse  field,  and  another  on  the 
reverse  near  the  D  of  UNITED.  Boldly  struck  and  impressive. 

Ex:  Thomas  D.  Reynolds,  4/95. 


Gorgeous  1842  N-7  in  MS  63 


5302  1842  Large  Date.  N-7,  R.3.  MS  63  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  63 

Red  and  Brown.  This  is  the  third  finest  known  of  the  variety.  The 
surfaces  are  bathed  in  original  mint  bloom,  and  every  nuance  of  the 
design  is  bold  save  for  a  minute  area  of  blunt  striking  in  the  hair 
over  Liberty’s  ear.  Later  die  state  for  this  variety,  and  scarce. 

Ex:  Dr.  Wayne  G.  Slife;  Lester  Merkin,  (10/72),  lot  642;  Dr.  Wayne 
G.  Slife;  Douglas  Weaver  Rare  Coins,  10/73;  Myles  Z.  Gerson,  7/80; 
R.  E.  Naf tiger,  Jr.  ;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot  287 . 


5303  1842  Large  Date.  N-8,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60. 

Lustrous  beneath  sea-green  and  olive  colors  on  both  sides.  There  is 
an  untoned  spot  above  Liberty’s  head,  but  her  cheek  and  the  fields 
are  clean  for  the  grade. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93) ,  lot  32. 


Resplendent  1843  N-4,  Obverse  of  ‘42, 
Reverse  of  ‘44  in  MS  60 


Sixth  Finest  Known  1843  N-6  in  MS  62 


5305  1843  Obverse  and  Reverse  of  1844.  N-6,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS 

62  Brown,  net  MS  62.  Sixth  finest  known  of  the  variety.  There  are 
two  tiny  spots,  one  hidden  on  Liberty’s  nose,  and  another  on  the 
rim  above  the  final  A  of  AMERICA.  Excellent  color  and  surfaces, 
with  ample  original  red  remaining  to  dazzle  the  eye,  and  enough 
light  tan  to  show  the  proper  age.  Sharply  struck  with  a  small  rim 
break  on  the  obverse  near  the  last  star. 

Ex:  Howard  R.  Newcomb;  J.C.  Morgenthau  and  Co.  #461  (5/45),  lot 
732;  Floyd  T.  Starr  (Stack’s,  6/84),  lot  430;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early 
American  Coppers  (5/90) ,  lot  301 . 


Nearly  Choice  1843  N-12,  Obverse  and  Reverse  of  ‘42 


5304  1843  Obverse  of  ‘42,  Reverse  of  ‘44.  N-4,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS 

60  Brown,  net  MS  60.  There  is  a  low  area  touching  the  right  base  of 
E  in  ONE  and  two  more  at  the  ribbon  and  leaf  below  NT  of  CENT. 
Light  brown  and  lustrous,  with  a  clean  cheek  on  Liberty  and  a  few 
minor  spots  near  Liberty’s  face  and  hidden  in  her  hair. 

Ex:  Consignment  Birmingham  (Coin  Galleries,  M.B.S.,  8/86),  lot 
194 9;  Chris  Victor 'McCawley ,  (CVM);  Early  American  Coppers 
1 4/89 ) ,  lot  357. 


5306  1843  Obverse  and  Reverse  of  ‘42.  N-12,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  61 
Brown,  net  MS  61.  Light  milk  chocolate-brown  with  hints  of  origi¬ 
nal  red  beneath,  near  the  devices.  Clean  fields  and  cheek  on 
Liberty,  and  truly  a  beautiful  example  of  this  popular  variety. 

Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird;  McCawley -Gre liman  Auctions  ( 1/97),  lot  464. 

5307  1843  Obverse  and  Reverse  of  ‘42.  N-15.  R.3.  Sharpness  of  XF  45, 
net  XF  45.  Light  to  medium-brown  in  color  and  with  choice  sur¬ 
faces  for  the  grade.  Nearly  full  luster  in  the  fields,  and  very  little 
wear  for  the  grade. 

Ex:  McCawley -Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/97),  lot  581 . 

5308  1843  Obverse  and  Reverse  of  ‘44.  N-17,  R.6.  Sharpness  of  VF  20, 
net  VG  10.  A  bit  marked-up  on  the  obverse,  and  on  the  reverse 
there  is  a  drill  mark  at  the  center.  Still  a  rare  and  desirable  example 
of  this  rarity,  and  worth  a  strong  bid. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (4/92),  lot  284. 


mil  Oti'  •  F  bur  J. iv,  September  II,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


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Outstanding  1844  N-3  in  MS  60 


>309  1844  N-3,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60.  With  some 

slightly  blunt  striking  over  Liberty’s  ear.  Superb  surfaces  with  medi- 
um  brown  toning  deepening  with  blue  hints  near  the  devices.  There 
are  two  microscopic  tick  marks  in  the  lower  right  field  on  the 
obverse,  and  a  single  mark  above  the  ribbon  inside  the  wreath  that 
will  serve  to  identify.  Tiny  rim  breaks  are  noted  above  star  seven 
and  eight  on  the  obverse.  One  ot  the  nicer  appearing  cents  in  this 
marathon  of  excellent  copper.  Be  sure  to  view  it  to  see  if  it  would 
improve  your  collection. 

Ex:  Clifford  Kolbus;  Early  Coppers  Auction  #9  (7/93) ,  lot  53. 


Choice  1844  N-4,  Tied  for  Seventh  Finest  Known 


5310  1844  N-4,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  60.  Some  orig¬ 

inal  red  remains,  but  mostly  brown  on  both  sides.  This  coin  is  tied 
for  seventh  finest  known  of  the  variety  with  two  others.  There  is 
some  blunt  striking  on  the  hair  over  the  ear  and  on  the  top  front 
line  of  the  coronet,  typical  of  this  issue.  Excellent  surfaces,  with  few 
handling  marks  noted,  the  only  detriment  are  scattered  carbon  spots 
mostly  on  the  reverse.  Another  impressive  cent. 

Ex:  Chris  Victor -McCawley  (CVM);  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions 
(1 197),  lot  468. 


Late  Die  State  1844  N-5  in  AU  55 


5311  1844  N-5,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Late  die  state 

with  the  obverse  rim  break  from  the  first  star  to  below  the  18  of  the 
date.  Medium  brown  and  choice,  with  only  a  few  stray  handling 
marks  on  either  side.  An  exciting  coin  with  the  large  rim  break,  and 
certainly  one  of  the  best  available  for  this  die  state. 

Ex:  Mayflower  Coin  Auctions  (7/62),  lot  200;  Frank  H.  Masters,  Jr.; 
Rare  Coin  Company  of  America  (5171),  lot  272;  Jack  Collins;  Bowers 
and  Ruddy  Galleries  (10/77),  lot  9 51;  unknown  intermediary; 
McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/97) ,  lot  469. 


5312  1844  N-7,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50.  Some  blunt  strik¬ 
ing  is  noted  on  the  hair  over  the  ear  and  on  the  top  front  line  of  the 
coronet,  typical  for  the  variety.  Golden-tan  and  choice,  with  excel¬ 
lent  color  and  surfaces.  A  slightly  scarcer  variety  in  tip-top  condi¬ 
tion. 

Ex:  Clifford  Kolhus;  Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93),  lot  58. 

5313  1845  N-5,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  62,  net  MS  62.  Tied  for  seventh 
finest  known  of  the  variety  with  two  others.  Superb  color  and  sur¬ 
faces,  the  fields  boast  some  original  red,  subdued  by  the  passage  of 
decades,  but  undiminished  by  spots  or  other  significant  contact. 
One  tiny  mark  can  be  seen  on  Liberty’s  jaw,  but  this  coin  is  simply 
head  and  shoulders  above  most  others  seen.  Middle  die  state. 
Another  exceptional  specimen  from  the  Mac  MacDonald 
Collection  that  will  be  certain  to  grace  any  collection. 

Ex:  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  (1/97) ,  lot  476. 


Elegant  1845  N-10,  The  Eighth  Finest  Known 


5314  1845  N-10,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  61.  Some 

original  mint  red  remains  in  the  protected  areas  near  the  devices.  A 
splendid  example  of  this  scarce  variety  that  rates  as  the  eighth  finest 
known  in  the  current  Condition  Census  by  Del  N.  Bland.  The  sur¬ 
faces  are  resplendent,  sharply  struck,  and  nearly  without  a  blemish. 
An  impressive  coin  for  the  grade.  Middle  die  state  with  a  crack 
through  the  left  part  of  the  reverse  legend. 

Ex:  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/97),  lot  479. 


5315  1845  N-l  1,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Struck  a  wee  bit 

off-center  toward  8  o’clock  on  the  obverse,  and  with  a  short,  curved 
lint  mark  at  the  top  of  Liberty’s  neck  in  the  field,  which  will  serve 
to  identify  this  piece.  Medium  to  dark  brown  and  choice,  with  bold¬ 
ly  struck  curls  on  Liberty  and  lacking  the  bluntness  seen  on  others 
of  this  style. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96),  lot  66. 


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The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


5  316  1*46  Small  Date,  N-2,  R.2,  sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  AU  55, 

two  unimportant  field  nicks  before  Liberty’s  face,  nice  color  and  sur¬ 
faces  otherwise,  Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96),  lot  309;  and  an 
1846  N-3,  R.2,  sharpness  of  MS  64  Scratches,  net  AU  50,  due  to 
staple  scratches  on  the  obverse  across  Liberty’s  face  and  above  her 
head,  a  tragedy  for  this  was  a  really  nice  coin  with  lots  of  original 
mint  color  remaining,  Ex:  Early  Copper  Auctions  #9  (7/93),  lot  78. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

55 17  1S46  Small  Date.  N-6.  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  62  Brown,  net  MS  61. 

Choice  and  original,  with  some  mint  red  remaining  on  both  sides, 
identifiable  by  a  shallow  rim  mark  on  the  edge  below  the  stem  end 
on  the  reverse.  Clean  surfaces,  fields  and  devices,  and  an  excellent 
coin  tor  the  specialist,  with  the  sharply  recut  46  in  the  date. 

Ex:  Manuel  Akumada ;  McCauley -Grellrnan  Auctions  (1/96),  lot  512. 

5318  1846  Small  Date.  N-7,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Some 
minor  blunt  striking  is  noted  on  the  top  front  line  of  the  coronet. 
Light  brown  and  lustrous  with  original  red  showing  in  the  fields. 
Well  struck  otherwise,  and  choice  for  the  grade. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96) ,  lot  31 1 . 

5319  1846  N-10,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  20.  Tied  with  two  oth¬ 
ers  for  sixth  finest  known  with  the  obverse  rim  break  extending  on 
the  rim  from  star  two  to  star  six.  There  is  one  disturbance  above 
Liberty,  with  otherwise  medium  brown  and  average  surfaces.  A  rari¬ 
ty  for  the  die  state,  and  very  difficult  to  find  in  any  condition. 

Ex:  Chns  Victor -McCawley  (CVM) ,  5/89;  John  R.  Grellman,  Jr. 

5320  1846  Small  Date.  N-17,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  AU 
50.  Tied  for  fourth  finest  known  with  three  others  for  this  very  rare 
variety.  There  is  a  low  area  from  the  right  top  of  N  in  ONE  to  the 
leaf  and  berry  above  and  a  much  smaller  spot  from  near  the  top  of  E 
in  ONE  to  the  above.  Three  tiny  rim  cuts  on  each  side  have  been 
carefully  cleaned  and  retoned  to  a  dark  brown.  Decidedly  difficult  to 
find  in  decent  condition. 

Ex:  Dale  Anderson;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/94),  lot  470. 

5321  1846  Small  Date,  N-19,  R.4,  sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  XF  45,  two 
small  obverse  edge  marks,  sharply  struck  and  choice,  Ex:  Early 
Copper  Auction  #7  (1/93),  lot  299;  and  an  1847  N-l,  R.2,  sharpness 
of  AU  55,  net  AU  50,  some  minor  obverse  spots,  light  brown  and 
well  struck  with  rucuttings  on  the  date,  and  cracked  through  parts  of 
the  legend  on  the  reverse,  Ex:  Walter  Dudgeon,  McCauley -Grellman 
Auction  (7/94),  lot  262.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5322  1846  Tall  Date.  N-23,  R.6.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  Fine  12.  Dark 
brown  with  some  minor  surface  roughness.  One  of  the  rarer  die  pair¬ 
ings  of  the  year.  Damage  free  from  circulation,  and  with  nice  color 
and  decent  surfaces  for  the  grade. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96),  lot  315. 

5323  1846  Tall  Date.  N-25,  R.6.  Sharpness  of  VG  10,  net  VG  10. 
Problem-free  for  the  grade  with  light  brown  color  and  only  minor 
verdigris  surrounding  some  of  the  reverse  devices.  Decidedly  rare, 
this  coin  is  currently  tied  with  five  others  for  the  third  finest  known 
of  the  variety. 

Ex:  Don  Valenziano,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/95),  lot  428. 


Stunning  1847  N-8,  Tied  for  Fifth  Finest  Known 


5324  1847  N-8,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  62  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  62. 

Tied  for  fifth  finest  known  with  four  others  for  the  variety.  Splendid 
color  with  about  ten  percent  of  the  original  red,  subdued  by  a  coat¬ 
ing  of  chocolate-brown.  Well  struck,  but  not  all  the  stars  are  full. 
Remarkably  clean  cheek  on  Liberty,  with  similarly  clean  fields  and 
devices  on  the  reverse.  A  coin  worthy  of  the  most  advanced  collec¬ 
tion  of  Late  Dates. 

Ex:  Henry  C.  Hines;  Dr.  William  H.  Sheldon;  Numismatic  Gallery; 
Floyd  T.  Starr;  Stack’s  (6/84),  lot  50 9;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early 
American  Coppers  (5/90) ,  lot  336. 


5325  1847  N-12,  R.3,  sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40,  medium  brown  and 
average  for  the  grade,  late  die  state  with  a  rim  break  over  star  nine, 
Ex:  Robert  Schick,  4/88;  Wes  A.  Rasmussen;  Early  American  Coppers 
(5/90),  lot  328;  and  an  1847  Large  7  over  Small  7,  N-18,  R.5,  sharp¬ 
ness  of  AU  50,  net  XF  40,  glossy  and  choice  for  the  grade  on  the 
obverse,  the  reverse  has  some  scratches  and  chatter  marks  near  the 
center,  Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #5  (8/92),  lot  229;  Walter  Dudgeon; 
McCauley -Grellman  Auctions  (7/94),  lot  276.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5326  1847  N-19,  R.  1 ,  sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50,  nice  color  and  sur¬ 
faces,  one  shallow  mark  on  Liberty’s  cheek,  Ex:  Early  Copper 
Auction  #9  (7/93),  lot  122;  and  an  1847  N-20,  R.4,  sharpness  of 
nearly  MS  60,  net  AU  50,  but  light  hairlines  are  noted  on  Liberty’s 
cheek,  neck,  right  obverse  field,  and  rim,  Ex:  John  E.  Borhek; 
William  C.  Noyes,  4/88;  Joe  Dooley;  M cCawley -Grellman  Auctions 
(1/97),  lot  507.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5327  1847  N-27,  R.4-  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Cleaned  and  Recolored,  net 
AU  50.  C  .leaned  and  carefully  recolored  to  a  light  brown,  one  small 
spot  between  the  first  two  stars,  excellent  surfaces,  and  boldly 
struck.  A  choice  coin  that  retains  most  of  its  original  eye  appeal  and 
a  scarce  variety  too. 

Ex:  Charles  J .  Dupont;  Stack’s  (9/54),  lot  878;  Herbert  M.  Oechsner; 
Stacks  (9/88),  lot  194;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley-Grellman 
Auctions  (7/94),  lot  284. 

5328  1847  N-28,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Tied  for  seventh 
finest  known  with  three  others.  Multicolored  on  both  sides,  sea- 
green,  sand,  rose,  and  even  some  olive  hints  prevail.  Minimal  han¬ 
dling  marks, ^  and  boldly  struck.  A  high  rarity  4,  which  makes  this 
Condition  Census  coin  very  collectable. 

Ex:  Mid- American  Rare  Coin  Auctions  (1/89),  lot  24 69. 

5329  1847  N-3/,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  AU  55.  Beautiful  surfaces 
and  even,  chocolate-brown  color,  but  downgraded  by  a  few  tiny  red 
spots  on  the  obverse  and  a  short  cut  in  the  denticles  over  the  first  T 
in  STATES. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/95),  lot  617. 

5330  1847  N-38,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60.  Excellent  color 
and  surfaces,  free  of  spots,  contact  problems,  or  other  annoyances. 
Abundant  luster  beneath  the  toning,  and  well  struck  for  the  issue. 
Common,  but  uncommon  so  choice. 

Ex.  Bowers  and  Merena  (4/86),  lot  247 6  as  " N-4 ”;  Joe  Dooley; 
McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/97) ,  lot  5 1 7. 

5331  1847  N-39,  R.3,  Sharpness  of  MS  60.  net  AU  50.  Cleaned  and  nice 
V  retoned,  excellent  surfaces  and  another  problem -free  cent.  Middle 
to  late  die  state. 

Ex:  Clifford  Kolbus;  Early  Coppers  Auction  #ri  (7/03).  lot  14  3 


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5332  1848  N-l,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50,  with  a  low  spot 
touching  the  denticles  midway  between  stars  3  and  4  and  two  more 
tiny  ones  opposite  the  neck,  nice  color  and  fairly  well  struck,  Ex: 
G.M.  “Pat”  Patterson;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.;  Superior  Galleries 
(9/86),  lot  1130;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley-Grellman  Auction 
(7/94),  lot  295;  and  an  1848  N-3,  R.2,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU 
50,  some  obverse  handling  marks  beyond  what  should  be  there  for 
the  grade,  nice  color  and  well  struck,  Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9 
(7/93),  lot  151 .  (Total:  2  coins) 

5333  1848  N-6,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Tied  for  fifth  finest 
known  with  one  other  for  the  variety  placing  this  coin  well  up  in 
the  Condition  Census.  Choice  medium  brown  color,  original,  and 
free  of  distracting  marks.  Late  die  state  with  a  heavy  crack  from  rim 
to  rim  through  the  tops  of  MER  of  AMERICA.  Two  low  areas:  one 
above  the  ribbon,  the  other  surrounding  the  T  of  CENT. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #4  (1/92),  lot  299;  Wes  A.  Rasmussen; 
McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/97) ,  lot  526. 

5334  1848  N-9,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60.  Tied  forsev- 
enth  finest  known  with  many  others.  Delightful  brown  luster  in  the 
fields,  and  smooth,  even  toning  on  both  sides.  One  small,  low  area 
is  hidden  on  Liberty’s  neck  near  her  curls.  Splendid  and  defect-free, 
and  worthy  of  a  top-notch  set. 

Ex:  J .J .Teaparty  (Ed  Levanthal);  G.M.  “Pat"  Patterson,  4/72;  Del  N. 
Bland,  2/73;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot 
362. 

5335  1848  N-ll,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  30.  Light  brown  and 
choice  for  the  grade,  identifiable  by  a  minute  edge  dent  (centered 
on  the  rim,  thus  not  affecting  the  rim  too  much)  over  star  nine  on 
the  obverse,  and  a  minor  scrape  before  Liberty’s  mouth.  Late  die 
state,  in  fact,  this  is  one  of  fewer  than  ten  known  with  the  reverse 
rim  break  over  ES  of  STATES,  and  this  is  the  third  finest  of  those. 
A  rare  variety,  and  even  rarer  die  state,  making  an  opportunity  for 
the  advanced  late  date  collector.' 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/96) ,  lot  540. 

5336  1848  N-12,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  61.  Choice 
and  lustrous  with  excellent  surfaces  and  color.  Well  struck  at  the 
centers,  but  several  stars  don’t  show  full  radial  lines.  One  minor  spot 
atop  the  1  of  AMERICA.  A  PCGS  insert  is  included  which  graded 
this  coin  MS  64  Brown,  but  was  broken  out  before  it  was  consigned 
here. 

Ex:  Thomas  D.  Reynolds. 

5337  1848  N-16,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55,  covered  with  a 
protective  coat  of  lacquer,  excellent  color  and  surfaces  for  the  grade, 
Ex:  Clifford  Kolbus;  Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93),  lot  166;  and  an 
1848  N-27,  R.2,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  50,  with  low  areas 
around  most  of  the  inner  wreath  and  from  the  base  of  E  in  ONE  to 
the  top  of  T  in  CENT,  minor  obverse  carbon  spots  and  a  tiny  cheek 
nick,  Ex:  Del  N.  Bland;  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.;  Superior  Galleries 
(9/86),  lot  1168;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions 
(7/94),  lot  320.  (Total:  2  coins) 

53  38  1  848  N-23,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50.  Tied  for  fifth 
finest  known  with  six  others.  Medium  brown  and  choice  for  the 
grade.  A  few  scattered  marks,  but  overall  quite  clean  for  a  coin  in 
this  high  grade. 

Ex:  Larry  Whitbw  (Beverly  Hills  Coin  Shop);  Robinson  S.  Brown,  Jr.; 
Superior  Galleries  (9/86),  lot  1164;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley- 
Grellman  Auctions  (7/94) ,  lot  317. 

5339  1848  N-29,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  63  Scratches,  Red  and  Brown,  net 

AU  55.  With  blunt  striking  noted  on  the  hair  over  the  ear,  in  the 
area  of  the  shoulder  and  on  the  leaves  below  ES  OF  of  STATES 
OF.  Obverse  scratches  account  for  the  net  grade,  along  with  small 
dents  and  a  carbon  spot.  About  20%  of  the  original  red  remains, 
with  light  brown  elsewhere.  Well  struck,  but  several  stars  are  weak. 
Ex:  Jerry  Cohen;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/88), 
lot  414- 


5340  1848  N-30,  R.5,  sharpness  of  Fine  12,  net  VG  10,  rare  and  desirable, 
the  only  complaint  are  some  small  rim  dents  on  either  side,  Ex:  John 
R.  Grellman,  Jr.;  Chris  M cCawley  and  Bob  Grellman,  M.B.S.  #3, 
(5/95),  lot  403;  1848  N-36,  R.5,  sharpness  of  VF  20,  net  VF  20,  nice 
color  and  surfaces,  with  some  trivial  verdigris,  Ex:  Chris  Victor - 
McCawley  (CVM),  3/90;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions 
(1/97) ,  lot  553;  and  an  1848  N-42,  R.6,  sharpness  of  VG  10,  net  VG 
10,  typical  surfaces  for  the  grade,  and  nice  color,  Ex:  John  R. 
Grellman,  Jr.,  1/89;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions 
(1/97),  lot  560.  A  decidedly  rare  trio  that  should  entice  bidding. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

5341  1849  N-l,  R.4,  sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40,  light  hairlines  on  the 
obverse,  late  die  state  with  several  rim  breaks  around  the  obverse 
edge,  Ex:  Jim  Bishop,  5/89;  Gary  Ruttenberg;  McCawley-Grellman 
Auctions  (1/96),  lot  554,  and  an  1849  N-2,  R.2,  sharpness  of  XF  45, 
net  XF  45,  choice  color  and  surfaces,  late  die  state  with  several  small 
breaks  from  the  wreath  to  the  legend,  Ex:  Floyd  T.  Starr;  Stack’s, 
(12/84),  lot  1871  as  “N-3”;  Jack  H.  Robinson;  Superior  Galleries 
(1/89),  lot  1466;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions 
(7/94),  lot  334.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5342  1849  N-7,  R.4,  sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40,  a  few  small  nicks  and 
edge  dents  from  a  higher  grade,  mottled  brown  color,  Ex: 
McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/96),  lot  556;  and  an  1849  N-9,  R.4, 
sharpness  of  XF  45  Porous,  net  VF  30,  dark  and  well  struck,  Ex: 
Henry  C.  Hines;  Dr.  William  H.  Sheldon,  Numismatic  Gallery;  Bruno 
Crossfield,  12/56;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/76;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early 
American  Coppers  (5/90),  lot  390.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5343  1849  N-17,  R.4,  sharpness  of  XF  45,  net  XF  40,  small  nick  on  the 
obverse  and  a  long  scratch  on  the  reverse,  middle  die  state  with  a 
crack  at  ME  of  AMERICA,  Ex:  Abner  Kreisberg  and  Hans  M.  F. 
Schulman  (5/66),  lot  923;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers 
(5/90),  lot  397;  and  an  1849  N-29,  R.2,  sharpness  of  nearly  MS  60, 
net  AU  50,  due  to  blunt  striking  in  the  area  of  the  bust  and  lower 
curls,  a  large  area  on  the  neck  and  bust  touching  the  curls,  another 
between  the  C  of  CENT  and  the  wreath  and  one  touching  the  tops 
of  EN,  the  reverse  has  been  cleaned  and  recolored,  Ex:  Early 
American  Coppers  (4/92),  lot  296.  (Total:  2  coins) 


Condition  Census  1849  N-l 6,  R.5  in  AU  50 


5344  1849  N-l 6,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  AU  50.  Tied  for  third 

finest  known  with  six  others,  placing  this  securely  in  the  Condition 
Census  for  the  variety.  Light  brown  and  glossy,  with  excellent  sur¬ 
faces  that  are  free  of  annoying  marks  and  bumps.  A  few  microscopic 
flyspecks  are  noted  on  both  sides.  Light  rim  crumbling  along  the 
obverse  periphery,  near  the  edge. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (4/92) ,  lot  291 . 


5345  1849  N-ll,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Excellent  surfaces 

and  color,  and  well  struck  throughout.  Not  a  scarce  variety,  but  real¬ 
ly  unimprovable  for  the  grade. 

Ex:  Clifford  Kolbus;  Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93),  lot  208;  Walter 
Dudgeon;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (7/94) ,  lot  344- 


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Delightful  1849  N-20  in  MS  63 


5346  1849  N-20,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  63  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  63. 

Finest  known  with  the  rim  cud,  tied  for  second  finest  overall  with 
three  others.  Resplendent  quality,  excellent  color  and  surfaces  for 
the  grade,  with  a  decent  strike,  too.  Not  a  rare  variety,  but  seldom 
found  with  such  great  surfaces  and  color. 

Ex:  Manuel  Ahumada,  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/ 96) ,  lot  561 . 


Radiant  1849  N-22  in  MS  64 


5  347  1849  MS  64  Red  and  Brown.  N-22,  R.l.  Blazing  red  on  the 

obverse,  with  some  minor  flyspecks,  the  reverse  has  more  brown,  but 
stdl  retains  most  of  the  original  mint  red.  Tied  for  fifth  finest  known 
with  five  others,  keeping  this  well  within  the  Condition  Census  for 
the  variety.  Boldly  struck  with  each  star  showing  all  or  nearly  all  the 
radial  lines. 

Ex:  J.  &  D.  Coins;  Larry  Whitlow  Collection;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Joe 
Dooley;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  577. 


5348  1849  N-30,  R.6.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  Fine  12.  Nice  color  and 

strike,  but  a  few  too  many  handling  marks  for  the  grade.  One  of  the 
scarcest  of  the  late  date  issues,  and  seldom  found  in  decent  condi¬ 
tion. 

Ex:  M cCawley-Grellman  Auction  ( 1/96),  lot  565. 


5149  1850  N-l,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  61,  net  MS  61.  Smooth,  even 

brown  color  on  both  sides,  with  hints  of  original  red  near  the 
devices.  Free  of  all  but  microscopic  signs  of  handling,  and  certainly 
one  of  the  finest  around,  in  fact,  this  is  the  sixth  finest  known  of  the 
variety,  according  to  Del  N.  Bland’s  massive  Condition  Census. 

Ex  Dr  George  P  French;  Barney  Bluestone.  #7  (2/33),  lot  480; 
unknown  intermediary ;  Alexandria  Coin  Sales  #52  (7/69),  lot  137; 
unknown  intermediary ;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/94),  lot  521;  G. 
Les  Dawson;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  ( i/97),  lot  581 . 

5  350  1 850  N-2,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  63,  net  MS  62.  T  ied  for  third  finest 

known  with  four  others.  An  outstanding  example  of  this  variety,  the 
fields  are  ahl  aze  with  substantial  mint  red,  overlayed  with  a  dusting 
of  brown  toning.  Heavy  die  file  lines  are  noted  on  both  sides. 

Ex  Bill  Bright.  Way  ne  Anderson;  C.  Les  Dawson;  M cCawley- 
( bellman  Auctions  ( 1/9 7),  lot  582. 

A5I  1850  N-3,  R  I  Sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60.  Tied  for  fifth  finest 
known  with  two  others  in  the  Condition  Census  for  the  variety. 
'  >ne  low  ire  i  is  noted  from  the  F  in  ONE  to  T.  Medium  brown  and 
very  choice  for  the  grade,  with  ample  luster  in  the  fields  and 
resplendent  surfaces. 

f  .  fii/uers  and  Mcreno  (  1/9 4),  lot  1 14.  G  la’s  Dawson;  McGau'ley- 
( trelhrum  Auctions  <  1 197) ,  lot  583 . 


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Blazing  Red  1850  N-7  MS  64 


5352  1850  N-7,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  64,  net  MS  64  Red  and  Brown. 

Mostly  red,  with  only  a  hint  of  brown  starting  to  form.  One  of  the 
brightest  and  most  fiery  coins  in  the  MacDonald  Collection.  Well 
struck  and  quite  pleasing. 

Ex:  G.  Les  Dawson;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  589. 


5353  1850  N-9,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  61  Brown. 
There  is  a  planchet  lamination  on  the  rim  over  star  one.  Broken  out 
of  a  PCGS  holder  where  it  was  graded  MS  64  Brown.  A  simply  gor¬ 
geous  coin,  fully  struck,  even  the  stars  are  complete,  and  the  reverse 
too,  is  stunning. 

Ex:  Superior  Galleries  (2/92),  lot  1293;  Chris  Victor -McCawley 
(CVM),  6/92;  Gary  Ruttenberg;  McCawley-Grellman  Auction: 
(3/95),  lot  568;  G.  Les  Dawson;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions 
(1/97),  lot  591. 

5354  1850  N-12,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown 
Excellent  surfaces  throughout,  well  struck,  and  pleasing.  The  only 
minor  complaint  are  two  tiny  spots,  one  on  the  denticles  just  past 
star  five,  the  other  past  the  Y  of  LIBERTY.  Glossy  and  smooth,  with 
no  surface  marks  worthy  of  note. 

Ex:  Robinson,  Victor -McCawley  (RVM),  2/88;  Jack  H.  Robinson; 
Superior  Galleries  (1/89),  lot  1535;  March  Wells,  Jr.;  Early  American 
Coppers  (5/96),  lot  338. 

5355  1850  N-20,  R.6.  Sharpness  of  VF  30,  net  VF  25.  Tied  for  fifth  finest 
known  with  one  other.  Minor  handling  marks  on  both  sides,  and 
decidedly  difficult  to  find  in  decent  condition.  Medium  brown  and 
well  struck,  identifiable  by  a  shallow  pit  on  Liberty’s  cheek,  just 
below  her  eye. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/97) ,  lot  602. 

5356  1850  N-21,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  61  Brown. 
This  is  the  old  N-10  with  the  reverse  rim  breaks.  Choice  color  and 
surfaces  for  the  grade,  with  glossy  luster  in  the  fields  and  boldly 
impressed  devices.  A  scarce  late  die  state  example  with  rim  breaks 
over  TES  and  F  A  in  the  legend. 

Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird,  1/94. 

5357  1850  N-25,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  61  Brown. 
Hints  of  original  red  dance  beneath  the  overlay  of  delicate  brown 
color,  the  cheek  and  neck  of  Liberty  have  some  trivial  contact 
marks.  Well  struck  with  each  star  full  and  complete,  even  better  at 
the  centers. 

Ex:  M cCawley-Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/97),  lot  579. 

5358  1850  N-26,  R.5.  Sharpness  of  MS  63  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown. 
There  is  a  line-like  planchet  defect  on  the  rim  over  star  nine,  and 
the  coin  has  been  lightly  cleaned.  Boldly  struck  and  choice  tor  the 
grade,  and  certain  to  bring  a  premium  over  less  original  large  cents. 
Ex:  Heritage  Numismatic  Auctions  (10/ 95),  lot  5021;  G.  Les  Dawson; 
McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  611. 

5359  1851  N-l.  R.3,  sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown,  hint' 
ot  original  mint  color  and  lustrous,  choice  for  the  grade  with  some 
marks  on  the  obverse  and  a  carbon  spot  on  curl,  Ex:  John  R 
G rellman,  Jr.,  2/89;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley-Grellman  Auction' 
( 1/97),  lot  615;  and  an  1851  N-5',  R.2,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU 
i  ’  w|th  a  large  low  area  on  the  bust  and  lower  neck,  glossy,  brown 
ustei  and  choice  tor  the  grade,  Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93). 

lot  269.  (Total:  2  coins) 


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360  1851  N-2,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  65  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  63  Red 
and  Brown.  There  is  a  minor  scratch  in  the  lower  left  obverse  field, 
and  several  tiny  carbon  spots  on  both  sides.  Well  struck  and  cen- 
tered,  and  tied  for  the  fifth  finest  known  with  several  others  for  the 
variety. 

Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #1  (l  191),  lot  225 . 


Red  for  Finest  Known  1851  N-7,  MS  64  Red  and  Brown 


361  1851  N-7.  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  64  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  64 
Red  and  Brown.  Another  highlight  of  the  Mac  MacDonald 
Collection,  this  coin  is  tied  for  finest  known  with  three  others  of 
the  variety.  Resplendent  surfaces  that  show  virtually  no  signs  of 
contact,  and  ample,  original  red  still  remains  in  the  fields  and  pro¬ 
tected  areas  of  the  devices.  All  is  well  struck,  with  little  to  note  the 
passage  of  time  save  for  the  softening  brown  hues  that  are  settling  in 
on  both  sides.  A  premier  coin  from  this  extensive  collection. 

Ex:  Robinson,  Victor -McCawley  (RVM),  1/88 ;  Joe  Dooley; 
M cCawley-Grellman  Auctions  ( 1 19 7) ,  lot  62 1 . 

362  1851  N-14,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  61  Brown. 
This  is  the  fifth  finest  known  of  the  variety.  Clean  portrait  on 
Liberty,  and  excellent  fields  too,  which  are  free  of  marks  and  abra¬ 
sions.  Hints  of  original  red  still  reside  in  the  protected  parts  of  the 
fields. 

Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/95) ,  lot  458. 

363  1851  N-15,  R.4.  Sharpness  of  MS  63  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  63 
Red  and  Brown.  Faded  original  mint  red  on  both  sides,  with  ample 
luster  to  please  the  eye  and  smooth,  unblemished  fields  and  devices. 
A  very  choice  coin  to  represent  this  scarce  variety,  which  should 
bring  a  premium  over  more  common  die  pairings. 

Ex:  M cCawley^Grellman  Auctions  (1/96),  lot  588. 


T64  1851  N-16,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown. 

Outstanding  for  the  grade,  the  surfaces  are  nearly  free  of  marks,  and 
a  glass  is  needed  to  find  what  few  are  there.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  clean 
as  a  whistle,  as  is  her  neck  and  hair.  This  coin  is  tied  with  one  other 
for  the  fourth  finest  known  of  the  variety,  making  it  an  important 
acquisition  for  the  advanced  collector.  F)ark  to  medium  brown  in 
color,  and  very  choice  indeed. 

Ex:  Willard  C.  Blaisdell,  9/7 6;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American 
Coppers  (5/9 0) ,  lot  443. 

1365  1851  N-25,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  AU  55.  Cleaned 

and  nicely  retoned.  Well  struck,  centered,  and  preserved. 

Ex:  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Superior  (10/8 6),  lot  1286  as  "MS  63";  Del 
N.  Bland,  1/88;  Wes  A.  Rasmussen;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/95), 
lot  460. 


1366  1851  N-39,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55.  Light  tan  and 

choice,  with  excellent  surfaces,  rims,  and  devices.  A  few  trivial  spots 
are  noted  on  the  obverse,  but  nothing  extraordinary  or  scary. 

Ex:  Charles  J.  Dupont,  Stack’s  (9/54),  lot  959;  Willard  C.  Blaisdell, 
9/76;  R.  E.  Naftzger,  Jr.;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/91),  lot  383; 
March  Wells,  Jr.;  Early  Copper  Auction  #4  (1/92),  lot  344- 


1851  N-43,  R.6.  Sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  25.  Early  to  middle  die 
state  on  this  rarity,  which  boasts  clean  fields  and  devices  and  an 
even  brown  tone.  A  foremost  rarity  which  is  seldom  offered  in  any 
grade. 

Ex:  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  6 40. 


Important  1851  N-44 


5368  1851  N-44,  R.7.  Sharpness  of  VG  8,  but  holed  below  star  seven. 

This  is  the  discovery  coin  for  the  variety,  and  is  one  of  only  five 
examples  known  in  all  grades.  Medium  brown  in  color,  typical  sur¬ 
faces  for  the  grade,  but  the  hole  is  rather  annoying  and  has  slightly 
bent  the  coin  at  the  base.  An  important  offering  even  with  the 
hole,  and  certain  to  cause  excitement  among  dedicated  collectors. 
Ex:  Purchased  in  a  group  of  low  grade  large  cents  in  1991  by  Don 
Weathers  (confirmed  as  a  new  variety  10/91  by  John  R.  Grellman,  Jr.); 
Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93),  lot  310;  Don  Weathers;  Early 
American  Coppers  (4/95),  lot  4 65. 


Session  One  •  Thursday,  September  1 1,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


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Choice  1851/81  N-3  in  MS  62  Brown 


5169 


IH51/81  N-3,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  62  Brown,  net  MS  62  Brown. 
An  exemplary  specimen  of  this  sought-after  mispunched  date.  The 
fields  and  devices  are  choice,  with  few  marks  noted,  even  with  the 
aid  of  a  glass.  Original  mint  red  still  clings  to  the  devices  and  the 
balance  of  the  coin  is  a  choice,  medium  hrown.  Some  minor  low 
T,,,rs  are  noted  above  the  rihhon  on  the  reverse,  hut  the  strike  is  full 
otherwise,  and  this  is  a  beautiful  coin  to  represent  this  popular  vari- 


f  x  <uuks  f  P  I  Spring  1994.  lot  II 9;  Hrn  S twiner;  McCawley- 
<  irellrrum  Auctions  ( 1/97) ,  lot  6/8. 


Tied  for  Fourth  Finest  Known  1852  N-4  in  MS  63 


5370  1852  N-4,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  63  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  63 

Red  and  Brown.  Tied  for  fourth  finest  known  with  two  others  for 
the  variety.  Well  struck,  hut  there  is  a  trace  of  a  low  area  covering 
most  of  the  neck  on  Liberty  and  this  appears  to  be  a  fairly  late  die 
state.  About  half  the  original  red  survives  in  the  fields,  with  light 
tan  settling  in. 

Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird. 


5371  1852  N-7,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55,  brown  and  lustrous, 
with  only  a  few  trivial  spots,  Ex:  G.  Lee  Kuntz;  Superior  Galleries 
(10/91 ),  lot  603;  Clifford  Kollus;  Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93),  lot 
318;  and  an  1852  N-8,  R.l,  sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60 
Brown,  lovely  color  and  surfaces,  with  virtually  no  marks  to  be 
found,  the  rim  has  some  irregular  areas  from  worn  dies,  Ex:  Douglas 
F.  Bird,  8/93.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5372  1852  N-12,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS  61  Brown. 
Medium  to  dark  brown  and  very  choice,  with  blemish-free  fields  and 
devices.  One  little  tick  mark  below  Liberty’s  chin. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (i/96),  lot  6 04. 


Seventh  Finest  Known  1852  N-14 


5373  1852  N-14,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  62  Brown,  net  MS  61  Brown. 

This  is  the  seventh  finest  known  of  the  variety,  and  an  important 
offering  as  such.  There  is  a  nick  on  the  rim  midway  between  stars 
nine  and  ten.  Hints  of  red  near  the  devices,  and  well  struck,  too. 

Ex:  Julian  L eidman;  American  Auction  Association  (11/72),  lot  9 14; 
Robinson  S.  Broun,  Jr.;  Superior  Galleries  (9/86),  lot  1321;  Thomas 
D.  Reynolds;  unknoum  intermediary;  Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93), 
lot  325. 


Session  <  Inc  •  Thursday,  September  I  I,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


A  1 5%  Buyer's  Fee  Applies  To  AU  I  ois  Valued  Helixc  $50,lH*0 


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Campfire  Glowing  1852  N-15,  The  Second  Finest  Known 


1 374  1852  N-15,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  63  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  63 

Red  and  Brown.  This  is  the  second  finest  known  of  the  variety,  with 
silky-smooth  fields  and  face  of  Liberty.  It  appears  this  coin  has  been 
carefully  preserved  since  its  day  of  issue.  Light  brown  has  started  to 
form  on  the  upper  devices,  while  the  fields  retain  their  campfire 
glow  from  the  dies.  An  exceptional  coin  for  this  scarce  variety. 

Ex:  Mid.' American  Rare  Coin  Auctions  (5/88),  lot  39;  Mid- American 
Rare  Coin  Galleries  &  Auctions  ( 1/89) ,  lot  2470. 


i375  1852  N-23,  R.6,  sharpness  of  VF  25,  net  VF  25,  above  average  for 

the  grade,  medium  brown  and  choice,  with  no  real  problems,  decid¬ 
edly  difficult  to  find  this  variety,  Ex:  Joe  Dooley;  M cCawley' 
Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  659;  and  an  1853  N-9,  R.2,  sharpness 
of  AU  55,  net  AU  55,  smooth,  brown  luster,  and  choice,  Ex:  Russell 
Wyatt ;  Superior  Galleries  (9/85),  lot  869;  Stack's;  Herman  Halpem; 
Stack's  (3/88),  lot  705;  Jan  Valentine;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/93), 
lot  14 9.  (Total:  2  coins) 

3376  1853  N-3,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown. 

Middle  die  state  with  some  weak  areas  on  the  rims  along  the  denti¬ 
cles,  otherwise  just  even-brown  toning  and  choice  for  the  grade. 
One  tiny  tick  mark  below  the  N  of  ONE,  and  some  low  areas,  one 
above  C  of  CENT. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96) ,  lot  358. 

>377  1853  N-5,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown. 

Resplendent  surfaces  for  the  grade,  Liberty  is  mark-free,  as  are  the 
fields  and  rims.  This  is  one  of  the  rare,  sharply  struck,  early  die  state 
pieces,  the  finest  seen,  in  fact,  by  Del  N.  Bland  of  this  die  state.  Bid 
accordingly. 

Ex:  M cCawley 'Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/96) ,  lot  61 1 . 

>378  1853  N-10,  R.l,  sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  AU  55,  a  few  scuff 

marks  in  the  fields  from  a  higher  grade,  golden  tan  color,  Ex:  Russell 
Wyatt;  Superior  Galleries  (9/85),  lot  872;  Herman  Halpem;  Stack's 
(3/87),  lot  244;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions 
(7/94),’ lot  445;  1853  N-13,  R.l,  sharpness  of  MS  61  Brown,  net  MS 
61  Brown,  one  scratch  on  Liberty’s  neck,  and  a  small  mark  on  her 
chin,  nice  color  and  surfaces  otherwise,  with  a  hint  of  red  remain¬ 
ing,  Ex:  Joe  Dooley;  M cCawley'Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  670; 
and  an  1853  N-15,  R.2,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55,  with  a 
small  low  spot  through  the  left  upright  of  N  in  ONE,  the  5  is  sharply 
recut  at  top,  Ex:  M  cCawley 'Grellman  Auctions  (7/94),  lot  450. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

5379  1853  N-17,  R.2,  sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  AU  55,  very  choice 

surfaces  and  color,  probably  cleaned  long  ago,  but  so  well  done  as  to 
enhance  the  coin,  faint  scratches  below  the  date,  Ex:  Kurt  R. 
Krueger  #1 25  (1 1/92) ,  lot  212;  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley'Grellman 
Auctions  (7/94),  lot  452;  and  an  1853  N-19,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU 
55,  net  AU  55,  with  light  low  areas  on  most  of  the  neck,  from  the 
top  of  C  in  CENT  to  the  leaf  above  and  a  tiny  spot  at  the  right  top 
of  T  in  CENT,  excellent  color  and  surfaces,  Ex:  Early  Copper 
Auctions  #7  ( 1/93),  lot  401 .  (Total:  2  coins) 


5380  1853  N-20,  R.3,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55,  choice  medium 
brown  on  the  obverse,  a  bit  mottled  on  the  reverse,  nice  surfaces, 
Ex:  Del  N.  Bland,  5/89;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions 
(1/97),  lot  676;  and  an  1854  N-4,  R.2,  sharpness  AU  55,  net  AU 
55,  choice  pleasing  brown  color,  with  blunt  striking  in  the  area  of 
the  bow,  on  the  leaves  on  both  sides,  on  E  in  ONE  and  on  ( .ENT 
with  low  spots  around  those  letters,  all  due  to  grease  and/or  dirt  on 
the  die,  Ex:  Walter  Dudgeon;  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  (7/94), 
lot  471  ■  (Total:  2  coins) 

5381  1853  N-22,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  62  Brown,  net  MS  62  Brown. 
This  is  the  sixth  finest  known  of  the  variety,  and  it  is  very  choice 
indeed,  with  superb  surfaces  and  color  and  hints  of  original  red  near 
the  devices.  One  old  spot  on  the  E  of  ONE. 

Ex:  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  (1/97) ,  lot  677. 

5382  1854  N-12,  R.2,  sharpness  of  MS  62  Brown,  net  MS  62  Brown, 
quite  a  bit  of  original  mint  red  remains  in  the  fields  and  protected 
areas,  clean  for  the  grade,  with  most  of  the  roughness  related  to 
strike,  Ex:  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  (1/96),  lot  636;  and  an 
1854  N-19,  R.3,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55,  choice  brown  and 
a  later  die  state  with  a  crack  through  the  upper  obverse,  Ex:  Early 
American  Coppers  (41 95),  lot  478.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5383  1854  N-20,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  63  Brown,  net  MS  63  Brown. 
Hints  of  red  in  the  fields,  and  very  choice  for  the  grade;  in  fact,  this 
coin  is  tied  for  the  second  finest  known  with  one  other. 

Ex:  Thomas  D.  Reynolds;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions 
(1/97),  lot  688. 

5384  1854  N-23,  R.2,  sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown,  tied 
for  fifth  finest  known  with  five  others;  there  are  two  tiny  low  spots 
on  neck  close  to  curl  and  a  low  area  between  the  base  of  E  in  ONE 
and  the  top  of  NT  of  CENT,  Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #7  (1/93) ,  lot 
416;  and  an  1854  N-24,  R-3,  sharpness  of  MS  60,  net  MS  60,  with  a 
slight  blunt  area  in  the  striking  on  the  hair  over  the  ear  and  on  the 
forelock  and  a  very  small  vertical  low  spot  on  the  face,  choice  for 
the  grade,  Ex:  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  (1/97)  lot  691 .  (Total:  2 
coins) 

5385  1854  N-28,  R.5,  sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  35,  tied  with  three  oth¬ 
ers  for  the  third  finest  known,  excellent  color  and  surfaces  for  the 
grade,  Ex:  Early  Copper  Auction  #9  (7/93),  lot  41 1 ;  and  an  1855  N- 
5,  R.5,  sharpness  of  VF  35,  net  VF  35,  medium  brown  with  nice  sur¬ 
faces,  some  low  areas  on  the  neck  and  near  the  ribbon,  Ex:  Thomas 
D.  Reynolds,  1/92;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  (1/97), 
lot  702.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5386  1855  N-l,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  MS  63  Brown,  net  MS  63  Brown.  This 
is  the  third  finest  known  for  the  variety,  ample  red  remains,  with 
clean  surfaces  and  fields.  Middle  to  late  die  state  with  Liberty  s  neck 
showing  roughness. 

Ex:  Lester  M erkin  (10/72),  lot  700;  Dr.  James  E.  Oice;  Stack’s  (3/86), 
lot  909;  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley'Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  695. 


Radiant  1855  N-3,  Tied  for  the  Second  Finest  Known 


5387  1855  N-3,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  64  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  64 

Red  and  Brown.  Tied  with  one  other  for  the  second  finest  known  of 
the  variety.  Outstanding  quality  for  the  issue,  the  strike  is  bold  and 
full,  with  the  only  weakness  on  some  of  the  obverse  stars.  Early  to 
middle  die  state. 

Ex:  Superior  Galleries  ( 1/85) ,  lot  109,  Manuel  Ahumada;  C  hr  is  Victor- 
M  cCawley;  McCauley 'Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/9  7),  lot  696. 


45 


Session  One  •  Thursday,  September  1  1,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


The  Mac  MacDonald  Collection  of  Early  American  Copper 


5  388  1 S S  S  N  9,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown. 

There  is  a  small  diagonal  scratch  at  the  inner  curl,  excellent  color 
and  surfaces  otherwise. 

Ex  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  ( 1/97),  lot  704. 


Delightful  Twelve  Star  1855  N-10  in  MS  63 


5389  1855  N-10,  R.l.  The  Twelve  Star  Variety.  Sharpness  of  MS  63 
Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  63  Red  and  Brown.  One  of  the  better 
known  examples  of  this  die  state,  the  star  over  Liberty’s  coronet  is 
very  weak.  Much  of  the  original  red  remains.  Only  a  few  trivial  han¬ 
dling  marks  from  perfection. 

Ex:  Chris  Victor -McCawley  (CVM),  10/87 ;  Joe  Dooley;  McCauley- 
Grellman  Auctions  ( 1  /9 7) ,  lot  707 . 

5390  1855  N-12,  R.l,  sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown,  with 
some  blunt  striking  on  the  hair  over  the  ear  and  on  the  head,  and 
on  the  neck,  as  well  as  on  the  center  of  the  reverse,  Ex:  McCawley- 
Grellman  Auctions  (1/96),  lot  658;  and  an  1856  N-4,  R.2,  sharpness 
of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown,  lovely  smooth  surfaces,  and  a 
decent  strike,  Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird,  1/94 .  (Total:  2  coins) 


5391  1856  N-l,  R.L  Sharpness  of  MS  64  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  64  Red 
and  Brown.  Ablaze  with  original  red,  with  excellent  surfaces  and 
rims.  This  is  the  fifth  finest  known  of  the  variety.  There  are  shallow 
low  areas  on  most  of  the  neck  and  between  the  letters  ENT  of 
CENT  and  a  small  planchet  defect  overlapping  the  leaf  above  the 
right  top  of  N  in  ONE. 

Ex:  Thomas  D.  Reynolds,  8/88),  Joe  Dooley;  McCawley-Grellman 
Auctions  ( 1/97)  lot  708. 

5392  1856  N-3,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown. 
Medium  brown  and  choice  for  the  grade,  late  die  state  with  a  crack 
through  the  legend  on  the  reverse. 

Ex:  Harry  DeVore;  Russell  Wyatt;  Superior  Galleries  (9/85),  lot  938; 
Herman  Halpern;  Stack’s  (3/88),  lot  754;  Chris  Victor-McCawley 
(CVM);  unknown  intermediary ;  Early  American  Coppers  (4/93),  lot 
156. 

5393  1856  N-6,  R.l,  sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown,  with 
a  shallow  low  areas  between  O  in  ONE  and  C  in  CENT  and 
between  N  and  E,  medium  brown  and  choice  with  some  mint  red  on 
the  reverse,  Ex:  Mid-American  Rare  Coin  Auctions,  (1/89),  lot  2474; 
and  an  1857  Large  Date  N-l,  R.l,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  AU  55, 
medium  brown  and  choice,  one  spot  on  Liberty’s  nose,  Ex:  Mid¬ 
American  Rare  Coin  Auctions  (1/88),  lot  72.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5394  1856  N-10,  R.l.  Sharpness  ot  MS  62  Red  and  Brown,  net  MS  62 
Red  and  Brown.  This  is  the  seventh  finest  known  of  the  variety,  and 
identifiable  by  low  spots  at  the  left  base  of  O,  at  the  right  base  of  N, 
between  O  and  N  and  between  E  and  N  in  CENT.  One  tiny  mark 
on  Liberty’s  chin.  Outstanding  color  and  surfaces,  and  truly  a  beau¬ 
tiful  coin. 

Ex:  Heritage  Numismatic  Auctions  #5,  (11/8 9),  lot  48;  Joe  Dooley; 
McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  718. 

5395  1856  N-l 4,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  60  Brown,  net  MS  60  Brown. 
Medium  brown  and  choice,  clean  surfaces  for  the  grade,  and  free  of 
problems. 

Ex:  Mid-American  Rare  Coin  Auctions  (1/88),  lot  72. 


End  of  Session  One 


Certified  Early  American  Copper  from  the 
Mac  MacDonald  Collection  will  be  sold  in 
Session  Fourf  Friday  evening  at  7:00  p.m. 
Additional  Coins  from  the  Mac  MacDonald 
Collection  can  be  found  in  Session  Five, 
Saturday  morning  at  9:00  a.m. 


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ion  One  •  Thur-day,  September  |  | ,  |t)iJ7  •  1:00  p.m. 


A  15', i  Buyer  •>  Lee  Applies  In  All  Lott  Valued  Heloir  850, (MM 


SECOND  SESSION 

Thursday,  September  1 1,  7:00  p.m.  Lots  5396-6203 
Room  103C  •  Long  Beach  Convention  Center 
Long  Beach,  California 

A  15%  Buyer's  Premium  Will  Be  Added  To  All  Lots  Valued  Below  $50,000 


COLONIALS 

5396  1723  Rosa  Americana  twopence  VF  20,  olive-brown  patina;  1878 
New  Jersey  copper  Fine  15  Lightly  Corroded,  dark  brown  color;  and 
a  1787  New  Jersey  copper  VF  20  Corroded,  medium  to  darker  red¬ 
dish-brown  coloration.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5397  1760  Voce  Populi  VF  20  Light  Corrosion,  attractive  light  tan  color 
on  the  higher  portions  of  the  design  with  contrasting  darkness 
around  and  within  the  devices,  actually  quite  a  nice  example  of  the 
type;  1760  Voce  Populi  VF  35  Lightly  Corroded,  reddish-tan  color 
overall  with  some  darker  patina  at  the  margins  and  within  the 
recesses  of  the  design.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5398  1787  Fugio  Cent  VF  20  Corroded,  STATES  UNITED,  Pointed 
Rays,  dark;  and  a  1787  Fugio  Cent  VF  30  Corroded,  STATES 
UNITED,  Pointed  Rays,  olive-tan  highlights  on  the  devices  with 
dark  surfaces  elsewhere.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5399  1787  Fugio  Cent  VF  20  Lightly  Corroded.  STATES  UNITED, 
Pointed  Rays.  9.56  grams.  Lighter  in  color  than  one  might  expect, 
perhaps  from  having  been  wiped  once.  There  is  a  concentration  of 
small  abrasions  in  the  center  of  the  obverse  and  a  dark  accent  of 
color  at  both  the  top  and  bottom  of  the  reverse.  Listed  on  page  63  of 
the  1997  Guide  Book. 

5400  1787  Fugio  Cent  VF  30.  UNITED  STATES,  Pointed  Rays.  9.18 
grams.  Just  slightly  off-center,  this  is  a  medium  brown  example  of 
this  slightly  scarcer  variety.  There  are  several  darker  planchet 
streaks  in  the  center  of  the  obverse,  but  no  large  or  distracting  post- 
striking  blemishes  on  either  side.  Listed  on  page  63  of  the  1997 
Guide  Book. 

5401  1787  Fugio  Cent  AU  50.  STATES  UNITED,  Pointed  Rays.  9.92 
grams.  A  pleasing,  glossy-brown  cent  that  lacks  the  often-seen 
planchet  flaws  and  striking  weakness.  The  only  surface  distraction 
are  clash  marks  on  the  obverse.  This  is  one  of  the  most  attractive 
Fugio  cents  we  have  seen  in  some  time,  regardless  of  grade.  Listed 
on  page  63  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 

5402  1788  Massachusetts  Cent  XF  40  Obverse  Scratches.  9.20  grams. 
Well  defined  with  medium  brown  color,  there  are  several  scratches 
around  the  head  of  the  Native  American  where  raw  copper  is 
exposed.  Listed  on  page  40  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 

5403  Undated  (1792-94)  Kentucky  token  XF  40  PVC,  dark  olive-brown 
and  softly  struck  on  the  scroll;  and  another,  XF  40,  dark  brown  but 
quite  pleasing  and  slightly  better  struck  than  the  other  piece. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

5404  1791  Washington  Large  Eagle  Cent  VF  35.  Baker-15.  Dark  brown 
patina  overall  with  a  darker  spot  near  the  rim  at  5  o’clock  on  the 
reverse.  Listed  on  page  59  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 

5405  Undated  (1795)  North  Wales  halfpenny  Good  6,  Baker-34,  reddish- 
brown  color;  and  (2)  undated  (1815-20)  Washington  “Double 
Head”  cents,  one  VF  20,  the  other  VF  30,  the  lower  graded  piece  is 
much  lighter  in  color.  (Total:  3  coins) 

HALF  CENTS 

5406  1793  VG  8  Corroded.  B-2,  C-2,  R.3.  Dark  brown  overall  with  sever¬ 
al  areas  of  active  green  corrosion  on  each  side. 

5407  1807  AU  50  Corroded,  dark  olive-brown  and  a  trifle  softly  struck 
but  showing  no  objectionable  marks;  and  an  1808  VF  20,  medium 
brown  with  occasional  darker  accents  around  the  devices.  (Total.  2 
coins) 

5408  1809  MS  61  Brown,  Dark,  even  though  dark  overall,  there  are  sev¬ 
eral  faint  areas  of  faded  mint  color  scattered  about,  generally  well 
brought  up  but  struck  from  misaligned  dies  with  resultant  weakness 
on  the  left  side  of  the  obverse;  and  an  1832  MS  61  Brown,  Spots, 
glossy  and  well  struck  with  pleasing  color.  (Total:  2  coins) 


5409  1826  MS  60  Brown,  Corroded,  rust  colored  corrosion  is  scattered 
across  both  sides;  and  an  1835  AU  50  Corroded,  dark  on  the 
reverse.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5410  1829  MS  63  Brown.  Glossy,  light  to  medium  brown  surfaces  with 
some  underlying  iridescence. 

541 1  1833  MS  63  Brown.  The  brightly  lustrous  surfaces,  although  techni¬ 
cally  brown  display  a  significant  undertone  of  original  red  color. 
Well  struck. 

5412  1835  MS  63  Brown,  PVC.  Well  struck  with  subtly  variegated  brown 
coloration. 

5413  1849  MS  62  Brown.  Well  struck  with  even  brown  patina  over  both 
sides  and  no  carbon  spots. 

5414  1849  MS  63  Brown,  semi-prooflike  with  wide  rims;  and  an  1857  MS 
63  Brown,  well  struck  with  even  color  from  side  to  side.  (Total:  2 
coins) 

5415  1851  MS  64  Red  and  Brown.  Generous  amounts  of  faded  mint  color 
are  visible  about  the  devices  and  advancing  into  the  fields  on  the 
reverse.  A  few  scattered  flecks  of  carbon  and  several  contact  marks, 
one  below  the  date,  are  only  of  minor  distraction. 

5416  1853  MS  62  Brown,  attractive  reddish-brown  color;  1854  MS  62 
Brown,  sharply  defined  throughout;  and  an  1856  MS  62  Brown, 
dark  brown  with  a  spot  of  grease  (as  struck)  on  the  cheek  of  Liberty. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

LARGE  CENTS 

5417  1793  Liberty  Cap  AG  3.  S-13,  R.4.  Two  beads  are  directly  over  the 
I  in  LIBERTY,  and  the  leaf  under  the  ME  in  AMERICA  runs  paral¬ 
lel  to  those  letters  and  points  to  the  adjacent  A.  Smooth,  even  wear 
with  a  tiny  rim  bump  beneath  the  date  and  virtually  enough  detail 
for  full  Good. 

5418  1794  XF  40  Corroded.  S-54,  R.3.  The  7  in  the  date  is  tipped  notice¬ 
ably  to  the  right,  and  on  the  reverse  the  wreath  ends  touch.  Dark 
brown  overall  and  somewhat  bright  from  burnishing,  the  surfaces 
are  pitted  on  each  side  from  corrosion.  Well  struck  on  the  obverse. 

5419  1794  XF  40  Corroded.  S-44,  R.l.  The  short  bust  variety  with  a  diag¬ 
nostic  die  crack  running  arc-like  through  the  date  and  a  vertical 
reverse  die  crack  running  from  one  o’clock  on  the  rim.  Fully 
detailed  with  sharp  features,  but,  unfortunately,  there  is  some  light 
pitting  across  an  otherwise  pleasing  planchet. 

5420  1795  large  cent  Plain  Edge  AG  3,  heavily  worn  into  the  rims  with 
almost  all  the  details  gone  from  the  reverse  and  showing  an  X- 
shaped  scratch  on  that  side;  1802  large  cent  VG  10  Corroded,  dark 
brown  overall;  and  a  1928-D  quarter  AU  50,  brilliant.  (Total:  3 
coins) 

5421  1796  Liberty  Cap  Fine  12  Corroded.  S-91,  R.3.  Dark  brown  overall 
with  slightly  lighter  colored  accents  on  the  highpoints  of  the  design. 
A  spot  of  rust  colored  corrosion  is  noted  just  above  the  eye  of 
Liberty. 

5422  1796  Liberty  Cap  VF  20,  S-87,  R.3.  The  Low  6  obverse  married  to 
the  reverse  with  a  double  leaf  left  of  ONE.  A  smooth,  pleasing 
planchet  with  no  detracting  qualities  other  than  the  appropriate 
amount  of  even,  honest  wear. 

Ex:  The  Thomas  Judge  Gaskill  Sale  (Stack’s,  6/87),  lot  156. 

5423  1802  VF  35.  S-231,  R.l.  The  stemless  wreath  without  the  double 
fraction  bar  variety.  The  smooth,  chocolate -brown  planchet  is  quite 
glossy  and  displays  generous  detail,  indeed,  debatably  close  to  the 
XF  standard  line. 

5424  1803  XF  40  Burnished.  S-255,  R.l.  The  wide  date  with  the  03  close 
on  the  obverse  coupled  with  the  reverse  with  the  fraction  bar  too  far 
right.  Quite  appealing  and  fully  detailed,  the  effects  of  an  old  bur 
nishing  are  not  immediately  obvious  or  distracting. 


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5425  1804  Good  6.  S-266,  R.2.  A  date  rarity  second  only  to  the  1799  tor 
draped  bust  cent*  with  a  total  of  96,500  pieces  struck.  They  were, 
however,  all  struck  on  the  same  dies,  so  there  are  no  varietal  rarities, 
only  die  states.  This  piece  came  from  later  in  the  run,  as  demon¬ 
strated  by  the  heavy  die  breaks  at  RTY  on  the  obverse  and  MER1  on 
the  reverse.  Possibly  superior  to  the  stated  grade  by  central  details, 
we  tixvk  a  conservative  approach  due  to  some  weakness  near  the 
left,  reverse  rim. 

5426  1805  VF  50  Lightly  Cleaned.  S-267,  R.  1 .  The  blunt  1  obverse  mar¬ 
ried  to  the  reverse  with  the  point  of  the  highest  leaf  at  the  left  side 
of  S.  Snruxith  and  clean  with  exceptional  detail  for  the  grade.  The 
light  cleaning  is  mentioned  more  for  accuracy  than  effect. 

5427  1806  VF  35.  S-270,  R.l.  Remarkably,  the  mint  was  able  to  strike 
348,000  pieces  off  this  one  set  of  dies,  hence,  there  are  no  varietal 
rarities  and  only  a  minimal  date  premium.  Another  smooth,  choco¬ 
late-brown  example  that  is  perilously  close  to  the  next  higher  grade. 

5428  1808  VF  20.  S-279,  R.l.  Smooth,  medium-brown  surfaces  display 
only  the  nominal  amount  of  even  wear  one  would  expect  for  the 
grade.  A  desirable  example  for  date  or  type. 

5429  1810  VF  20,  S-281,  R.l.  The  overdate,  and  deemed  by  Noyes 
impossible  to  determine  whether  the  final  digits  are  08  or  09.  In  any 
case,  it  is  a  new  die  that  was  not  used  to  coin  actual  product  for 
either  year.  Relatively  smooth,  with  chocolate-brown  surfaces  and 
some  die  erosion  near  the  rims,  there  is  a  light  scratch  running  ver¬ 
tically  down  the  face  that  has  blended  in  over  time  and  is  not 
immediately  noticeable  without  close  inspection. 
Ex:  The  Starr  I  Sale  (Stack’s  6/84),  Lot  66. 

5430  181 1  VF  20,  S-287,  R.l.  The  scarcest  date  of  the  series  with  a 
mintage  of  just  218,025.  This  piece  is  evenly  worn  with  no  more 
than  the  expected  surface  interruptions  for  a  coin  of  this  age  and 
condition. 

Ex:  The  Floyd  Starr  Sale  (Stack's  1/93)  Lot  1 167. 

5431  1812  VF  35,  S-290,  R.l.  Medium  to  chocolate-brown  fields  show 
evidence  of  die  erosion  but  are  smooth  nonetheless  and  show  con¬ 
siderable  luster  glowing  around  the  devices.  Very  close  to  extra  fine 
and  a  highly  desirable  piece  whatever  the  grade. 

5432  181  3  XF  40  Burnished,  S-293,  R.2.  A  very  pleasant  looking  piece 
with  full  hair  detail,  and  although  the  color  is  an  unusual  shade  of 
light  to  medium  brown  from  the  light  burnishing,  it  is  not  a  look 
that  will  put  off  most  potential  customers. 

5433  1814  VF  20,  S-294,  R.l.  The  crosslet  4  variety,  and  a  perfect  exam¬ 
ple  for  either  type  or  date  usage  by  virtue  of  its  overall  appeal.  This 
piece  is  chocolate-brown  with  glowing  fields  and  only  a  modest 
amount  of  smooth,  even  wear. 

5434  1816  MS  63  Red  and  Brown.  N-2,  R.l.  A  smooth,  glossy  example 
with  considerable  mint  red  left  in  the  protected  areas  of  each  side. 
First  year  of  the  Coronet  type. 

5435  1819  MS  61  Brown.  N-2.  Sharply  struck  in  the  centers  with  some 
peripheral  weakness  on  the  stars.  Glossy  brown  surfaces. 
Undoubtedly  a  Randall  Hoard  date. 

5436  1820  MS  63  Red  and  Brown.  N-13,  R.l.  Full  mint  red  delicately 
toning  to  deep  olive.  Free  of  most  small  nicks  and  scratches  often 
seen  on  this  Randall  Hoard  variety. 

5437  1820  MS  64  Red  and  Brown.  An  exceptionally  beautiful  color 
scheme  features  crimson-red,  antique-gold,  cobalt-blue,  and  sea- 
green  shades.  These  colors  are  often  seen  on  silver  coins  of  the 
1880s  after  they  have  spent  years  in  sulphur-based  paper  envelopes. 
There  are  a  couple  of  hardly-mentionahle  carbon  flecks.  Free  of  the 
small  nicks  and  scratches  often  seen  on  this  Randall  Hoard  variety. 
A  wonderful  example. 

54  38  1821  VF  25.  This  coin  is  an  even,  dark  brown  color  with  a  good 

strike. 

5434  1822  AU  50  Burnished.  N-5.  Sharply  defined,  the  surfaces  are  uni- 

b  irmly  dark  with  underlying  glossiness  from  the  cleaning. 

544'1  1824  All  50.  N-4,  R.l.  Glossy  mahogany-brown  surfaces  that  are 

exceptionally  smooth  and  reveal  only  light  wear  overall. 

5441  I  M2  5  VF  35.  The  medium  brown  surfaces  are  clean  although  the 
head  of  Liberty  shows  some  minor  porosity.  Some  white,  glue-like 
substance  is  noted  on  the  reverse. 

5442  182  5  AU  50  N-6  Well  centered  and  equally  well  struck  with 
attractive  chocolate-brown  surfaces. 

544'  1826  XF  4'  f ’leasing,  smooth,  chocolate-brown  surfaces  are  present 

*ri  both  ades  of  this  well  strut  k,  lightly  circulated  large  cent. 

48  uoii  I  wo  •  Ihur  lay,  September  I  I,  1 V97  •  7t00  p.m. 


5444  1827  AU  50.  N-la.  Exceptionally  smooth  surfaces  are  accented 
with  light  to  medium  reddish-brown  toning. 

5445  1828  AU  50  Light  Scratches.  N-l  1,  R.2.  Well  defined,  especially  in 
the  centers,  with  medium  brown  color  overall.  A  number  of  scratch¬ 
es  are  noted  in  the  fields  on  each  side. 

5446  1829  AU  50  Lightly  Cleaned.  The  highpoints  show  modest  signs  of 
rub  that  account  for  the  grade.  Both  sides  have  been  lightly  cleaned 
at  one  time. 

5447  1830  XF  45.  N-8.  Medium  to  light  chocolate-brown  color  with  a 
few  darker  olive  areas  on  both  sides. 

5448  1831  XF  45.  N-7.  Generally  well  struck,  the  surfaces  show  a  bright, 
glossy,  medium  to  darker  brown  patina  that  is  quite  attractive. 

5449  1832  MS  60  Brown.  N-l,  R.2.  Well  defined  with  even  chocolate- 
brown  color  overall.  One  small  contact  mark  is  noted  on  the  cheek. 

5450  1833  AU  50.  N-5.  Sharply  defined,  the  surfaces  are  bright  and 
glossy  with  attractive  reddish-brown  colorations.  Well  matched 
from  side  to  side. 

5451  1833  MS  63  Brown.  N-3.  Well  struck  overall,  there  are  no  mention- 
able  spots.  Variegated  light  and  dark  brown  patina. 

5452  1834  AU  53.  N-l.  Attractive  light  brown  color  and  well  defined 
overall.  There  is  a  delicate  die  crack  outlining  most  of  the  obverse 
stars. 

5453  1835  AU  50.  N-8.  Reddish-brown  color  overall. 

5454  1836  AU  50.  N-3.  Rich,  glossy,  deep  brown  color  and  few  contact 
marks  make  this  coin  visually  appealing. 

5455  1838  AU  50.  N-8.  This  transitional  design  shows  light  red-brown 
color  and  a  glossy  appearance. 

5456  1839/6  VG  8.  N-l.  Medium  brown  in  color,  a  well-worn  example  of 
this  popular  overdate. 

5457  1839  Booby  Head  AU  50.  N-7.  Glossy  milk-chocolate-brown  sur¬ 
faces,  boldly  struck  throughout  and  virtually  free  from  noticeable 
abrasions. 

5458  1839  Silly  Head  MS  61  Brown.  N-4-  Olive-brown  surfaces  with 
some  of  the  usual  weakness  in  the  denticles  on  either  side.  A 
sought-after  variety  and  a  scarcity  in  mint  state. 

5459  1840  AU  50  Cleaned.  N-4.  The  so-called  1840/39  variety,  the  date 
shows  evidence  of  underdigits.  Light  brown  with  some  red  color  in 
the  protected  areas,  some  muting  shows  from  the  cleaning. 

5460  1841  AU  50  Cleaned.  N-3.  Well  struck  and  centered,  the  surfaces 
show  an  unnatural  appearance  from  having  been  cleaned. 

5461  1842  MS  60  Brown.  N-2.  Well  struck,  except  for  the  stars,  with 
some  underlying  glossiness  to  the  surfaces.  Mint  state  examples  of 
this  issue  and  others  from  the  1840s  are  scarce,  lacking  the  hoards  of 
both  previous  and  later  dates. 

5462  1843  XF  45.  N-4.  Lightly  worn  with  essentially  mark-free  fields. 

5463  1843  MS  62  Brown.  N-l 2.  This  die  is  characterized  by  the  die  line 
that  extends  from  the  neck  of  Liberty  into  the  left  obverse  field. 
The  fields  on  both  sides  are  well  reflective  and  covered  with  rich 
olive-green  and  light  blue  patina  with  scarlet-red  accents  surround¬ 
ing  the  devices.  While  reflective  in  the  fields,  the  coin  also  has  a 
softness  of  strike  on  the  reverse  wreath  and  indistinct  rims  that  pre¬ 
vent  us  from  calling  it  a  proof  (not  to  mention  that  no  proofs  are 
known  from  the  N-12  dies). 

5464  1844  MS  62  Brown.  N-l.  Light  chocolate-brown  color  graces  both 
sides  in  an  even  fashion. 

5465  1846  MS  63  Brown.  N-8.  The  deep,  glossy  brow  n  patina  shows  over 
both  sides.  Well  defined  in  the  centers. 

5466  1847  MS  60  Brown.  N-20,  R.4.  Overall,  a  well  defined  coin  with  a 
little  weakness  in  the  stars.  Some  deep  red  color  is  noted  in  the  pro¬ 
tected  areas,  as  is  a  small  edge  bump  at  10  o’clock  on  the  reverse. 

5467  1848  MS  60  Brown,  Cleaned.  N-41.  Well  strut  :k  on  the  figure  of 
Liberty,  a  bit  weak  elsewhere.  The  medium  brown  surfaces  show 
evidence  of  having  been  cleaned  at  one  time.  A  much  scarcer  date 
in  mint  state  than  the  hoard  issues  from  the  1850s. 

5468  1849  MS  60  Brown,  Lightly  Cleaned.  Well  struck  central  dev  ices 
are  overlaid  with  light  brown  color.  Some  red  shows  in  the  crevice* 
Scarcer  issue. 


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469  1850  AU  55  Cleaned.  The  surfaces  are  an  unnatural  pink-copper 
color  from  the  cleaning. 

470  1850  MS  65  Red  and  Brown.  N-7,  R.3.  Much  of  the  original  mint 
red  still  remains  on  both  sides.  Light  flyspecking. 

471  1851  MS  63  Brown.  N-24,  R.4.  Exceptionally  clean  for  the  grade 
with  subtle  brick-red  highlights. 

472  1852  MS  60  Cleaned.  Since  toned  hack  to  an  unnatural  rose-violet 
coloration.  Heavy  scratch  through  CE  in  CENT. 

473  1852  MS  65  Brown.  N-16.  A  truly  glossy  coin,  with  a  hint  of  origi¬ 
nal  red  and  an  original,  mellow  brown  color  overall.  Softly  struck  on 
the  denticles  and  some  of  the  stars,  yet  with  sharp  centers.  The 
reverse  die  has  rotated  approximately  20  degrees  to  the  left. 

474  1853  MS  64  Brown.  N-10.  Clean  and  well  defined,  displaying  tinges 
of  faded  red  in  the  protected  areas.  Some  olive-green  overtones  are 
also  noted. 

475  1854  MS  64  Red  and  Brown.  N-21.  Nearly  gem  with  original  shades 
of  red  beneath  uniform  medium  brown  surfaces. 

476  1856  MS  63  Brown.  Somewhat  irregularly  struck  with  unusually 
bright  surfaces  that  show  deep  reddish-brown  and  blue  color. 

'477  1857  MS  63  Brown.  N-l.  Large  Date.  Well  struck  in  all  areas  with 

good  mint  gloss,  there  are  tiny  portions  of  red  luster  still  to  be  seen 
here  and  there. 

FLYING  EAGLE  CENT 

1478  1858  Small  Letters  MS  63.  A  quick  check  of  the  population  figures 

suggests  that  this  may  well  be  one  of  the  most  underrated  of  small 
cents  with  only  a  tiny  fraction  of  this  variety  versus  its  counterpart 
of  the  same  year,  the  Large  Letter  Flying  Eagle.  The  strike  is  superb 
on  this  piece  with  good  luster  and  no  carbon  which  often  plagues 
copper-nickel  cents. 

INDIAN  CENTS 

>479  1859  MS  63  PVC.  Hazy  gray-tan  surfaces.  Well  struck  with  several 

small  spots  of  carbon  noted  on  the  obverse. 

1480  1864  Bronze  MS  64  Red  and  Brown,  dark  speckled  patina  covers 

most  of  each  side  with  slight  portions  of  original  red  seen  here  and 
there;  1865  MS  64  Red  and  Brown,  PVC,  sharply  defined  with  an 
overlay  of  spotty  brown  color  atop  the  underlying  red;  and  an  1873 
Open  3  MS  64  Red  and  Brown,  streaky  color  on  the  obverse,  uni¬ 
formly  dark  on  the  reverse.  (Total:  3  coins) 

3481  1864  L  On  Ribbon  AU  50.  Nicely  struck  with  a  repunched  date  and 
some  dirt  remaining  in  the  recesses.  A  scarcer  variety. 

3482  1864  L  On  Ribbon  MS  65  Red.  A  bright,  boldly  detailed  gem  of  this 
popular  variety.  The  L  on  the  ribbon  is  quite  obvious,  even  to  the 
naked  eye,  and  both  the  color  and  luster  are  especially  vibrant. 

3483  1866  MS  62  Red  and  Brown,  darkly  mottled  color  overlays  rem¬ 
nants  of  original  orange-red  luster;  1 867  MS  62  Red  and  Brown, 
well  struck,  the  original  red  surfaces  show  a  speckling  of  dark  brown 
across  both  sides;  and  an  1868  MS  62  Brown,  dark  over  each  side. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

5484  1868  MS  63-  Brown,  brightly  lustrous  and  fully  struck;  and  an  1873 
Open  3  AU  55,  a  bit  softly  struck  on  the  reverse,  the  brown  surfaces 
still  retain  faint  glimmers  of  original  red  here  and  there.  (Total:  2 
coins) 

5485  1873  Open  3  MS  63  Red.  A  sharp  golden-tan  example  with  few 
appreciable  marks  and  a  small  patch  of  discoloration  to  the  right  of 
the  date. 

5486  1875  MS  63  Brown,  dark  overall;  and  an  1878  1  R  62  Brown, 
although  heavily  toned,  the  proof  mirrors  still  flash  quite  forcefully. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

5487  1876  MS  65  Red  and  Brown.  Sharply  struck,  the  mostly  red  surfaces 
have  a  sprinkling  of  brown  across  each  side;. 

5488  1906  MS  65  Red,  a  hlazer;  and  an  1882  PR  64  Red  and  Brown, 
muted  reddish-brown  color  in  the  fields.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5489  1909-S  MS  64  Red  and  Brown.  An  iridescently  toned  example  of 
this  rare,  key  issue  in  the  Indian  cent  series.  A  bit  softly  struck  but 
showing  no  carbon  on  either  side. 


PROOF  INDIAN  CENTS 

5490  1870  PR  62  Brown,  darkly  patinated  with  greatly  subdued  mirrors; 
1872  PR  63  Red  and  Brown,  speckled  dark  brown  color  covers  each 
side  and  the  coin  is  only  moderately  mirrored;  and  an  1873  Closed  3 
PR  63  Brown,  darkly  mottled  patina.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5491  1909  PR  65  Red.  Subtle  rose  and  steel-blue  accents.  A  lovely  final 
year  proof  Indian. 

LINCOLN  CENTS 

5492  1909-S  VDB  VF  20  Bent.  The  medium  brown  surfaces  are  quite 
glossy  on  either  side.  There  is  evidence  that  this  piece  is  ever-so- 
slightly  bent,  but  this  is  hardly  noticeable. 

5493  1909-S  VDB  VF  20.  The  original,  modestly  worn  surfaces  are  a 
mahogany  color  overall.  The  popularity  of  this  key  issue  is  at  an  all- 
time  high. 

5494  1909-S  VDB  MS  63  Questionable  Color.  Lustrous,  light  golden-tan 
surfaces  with  streaky  orange  overtones.  The  color  of  this  key 
Lincoln  does  not  look  at  all  unnatural,  but  similar  examples  are 
often  called  into  question  by  the  grading  services. 

5495  1909-S  MS  65  Red  and  Brown.  Sharply  struck,  the  fiery  red  luster  is 
only  subdued  by  browning  on  the  reverse. 

5496  1913-S  MS  64  Dipped.  A  trifle  soft  on  the  highpoints,  with  color 
that  is  just  too  pale  to  be  original,  evidence  that  dipping  a  copper 
coin  is  rarely  advisable. 

5497  1914-D  XF  40.  A  couple  of  darker  areas  are  noted  on  the  reverse  of 
this  well  balanced,  chocolate-brown  example. 

5498  1914-D  MS  63  Red.  Boldly  struck  for  this  Lincoln  cent  key,  with 
only  the  slightest  mellowing  of  the  pinkish-gold  color. 

5499  1915-D  MS  65  Red.  The  subdued  cherry-red  surfaces  show  a  few 
small  spots  of  carbon. 

5500  1915-S  MS  64  Dipped.  Sharply  defined  and  a  scarcity  at  all  uncircu¬ 
lated  levels,  being  clearly  suggestive  of  a  higher  grade  without  the 
dipping. 

5501  1916-D  MS  64  Red  and  Brown.  Fully  struck  and  mostly  red  still. 

5502  1917-D  MS  64  Red  and  Brown.  Well  struck  and  only  slightly  sub¬ 
dued  from  full  mint  red. 

5503  1918-S  MS  64  Red.  The  flashy  red  luster  shows  a  few  small  spots  of 
carbon  and  localized  striking  softness  on  the  reverse  that  account  for 
the  grade. 

5504  1923-S  cent  MS  65  Red  and  Brown,  very  nearly  full  red  and  show¬ 
ing  the  usual  softness  of  strike  common  to  this  issue;  and  a  1937 
nickel  PR  65  PVC,  dazzling  brilliance  throughout.  (Total;  2  coins) 

5505  1924-D  MS  63  Red  and  Brown.  Boldly  struck  for  this  semi-key  and 
appearing  of  finer  quality,  but  the  reverse  is  a  bit  too  dull  to  warrant 
a  higher  grade. 

5506  1925-D  MS  64  Red.  Softly  struck,  as  usual,  with  uniformly  bright 
red  color  over  each  side.  Scarce  as  such. 

5507  1926-D  MS  64  Red  and  Brown.  Well  struck  for  this  difficult  issue 
and  mellowed  in  streaks  and  highlights  of  deep,  colorful  rose  color. 

5508  1928-D  MS  65  Red.  While  available  in  lesser  grades,  the  1928-D  is 
quite  a  find  in  gem  condition.  This  is  a  fully  struck  piece  that  has 
even  golden-orange  color  and  is  nearly  free  from  carbon. 

5509  1928-S  MS  63  Red  and  Brown.  Well  detailed  with  bright  orange 
color  in  the  protected  areas. 

5510  1955/55  Doubled  Die  AU  50.  A  pleasing,  spot-tree  example  of  this 
always-popular  modern  error.  Brown  and  olive-green  patina  over 
each  side  with  just  a  bit  of  friction  from  handling. 

TWO-CENT  PIECE 

5511  1865  MS  65  Brown.  This  well  defined,  carbon-free  two-cent  piece 
may  be  labeled  as  “Brown”  but  it  still  retains  much  original  red  lus¬ 
ter  in  the  more  protected  areas  of  the  devices. 


49 


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PROOF  TWO'CENT  PIECE 

8512  l So7  PR  60  Polished.  Unnaturally  bright  from  an  unusually  vigor- 
ous  scrubbing. 

THREE-CENT  SILVER 

551  3  1852  MS  64  A  well  frosted,  silver-gray  example  with  blushes  of 

olive-gold  color  and  possible  claims  to  gem  status. 

5514  1858  MS  60.  Originally  toned,  the  grade  of  this  coin  is  limited  by 
heavy  die  clashing,  several  small  abrasions,  and  softness  of  strike. 
Nevertheless,  it  is  a  Type  Two  in  mint  condition  and  a  worthwhile 
type  piece  as  such. 

5515  1867  MS  60.  Essentially  brilliant  with  just  a  hint  of  scuffiness  in  the 
semi-reflective  fields.  A  very  scarce  business  strike  issue  from  a 
mintage  of  just  4,000  pieces. 

THREE-CENT  NICKEL 

5516  1881  MS  65  PVC.  Muted  gray  patina  with  strong  underlying  luster. 

PROOF  THREE-CENT  NICKEL 

5517  1881  PR  65.  The  pearl-gray  surfaces  show  a  few  speckles  of  color 
scattered  here  and  there  and  the  fields  are  moderately  reflective. 

LIBERTY  NICKELS 

5518  1883  No  Cents  MS  65  PVC,  two  pieces,  both  light  in  color.  (Total: 
2  coins) 

5519  1883  No  Cents  MS  65  PVC,  two  pieces,  both  with  light  golden 
color.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5520  1908  MS  64,  lustrous  and  sharply  struck;  and  a  1928  MS  65,  bright, 
blazing  surfaces.  An  attractive  pair  of  nickels.  (Total:  2  coins) 


Rare  Mint  State  1912-S  Nickel 


5521  1912-S  MS  64.  One  of  the  rarer  key  dates  of  the  20th  Century  with 
only  238,000  pieces  minted  and  the  only  San  Francisco  issue  in  the 
series.  Glowing  satin  surfaces  are  toned  in  antique-gold  with  russet 
and  violet  highlights,  and  only  some  scattered  flyspecks  preclude  a 
higher  grade. 

PROOF  LIBERTY  NICKEL 

5522  1883  No  Cents  PR  65.  Moderately  reflective  in  the  fields  with  pale 
gray-rose  patina. 

BUFFALO  NICKELS 

5523  191 7-S  MS  62.  Exceptionally  well  struck  for  the  date,  although  not 
absolutely  full.  The  luster  is  fine  with  no  discernible  marks. 

5524  1918/7-D  VG  8  Corroded.  Heavily  corroded,  but  the  overdate  is 
plain  to  the  unaided  eye. 

5525  I926-SXF40CI  eaned.  A  challenging,  low  mintage  issue  that 
appears  >n  virtually  all  Buffalo  nickel  wish  lists.  This  piece  is  bright 
gr  iv  with  subtle  golden  accents  and  is  only  a  trifle  soft  on  the  high- 
points. 

>526  1929-U  MS  64  Glossy  surfaces  tinged  in  apricot-gold,  with  gem 

opirarions  save  for  a  series  of  marks  on  the  feather. 


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EARLY  HALF  DIMES 

5527  1796  Fine  12  Plugged,  Retoned,  Reengraved.  V-l,  R4  Deeply 
toned  and  a  problem  coin  for  sure,  but  suitable  as  a  starter  coin  for  a 
fledgling  type  collector. 

5528  1800  Fine  15.  V-l,  R.3.  While  a  lower  grade  piece,  the  devices  are 
well  defined  for  the  grade  and  there  are  no  obvious  or  mentionable 
abrasions  other  than  a  small  planchet  void  at  the  juncture  of 
Liberty’s  neck  and  bust.  The  fields  and  recesses  of  the  devices  are 
charcoal-gray  while  the  highpoints  of  the  design  have  a  brilliantish- 
olive  caste. 

5529  1800  LIBERTY  Fine  12  Corroded,  Cleaned.  V-2,  R.4.  Light  in  color 
from  cleaning,  the  center  of  each  side  is  scarred  with  innumerable 
tiny  pockmarks  from  corrosion. 

5530  1803  XF  40  Cleaned  and  Retoned.  V-3,  R.6.  Sharply  defined  with 
deep  gray  and  cobalt-blue  coloration.  Well-centered. 

BUST  HALF  DIMES 

5531  1829  AU  55  Questionable  Toning.  V-7,  R.3.  Sharply  struck  and 
deeply  toned. 

5532  1833  MS  63.  V-l,  R.2.  Well  struck  with  deep  gray  centers  that  are 
accented  by  gunmetal-blue  patina  that  surrounds  the  outer  devices 
and  the  protected  areas. 

5533  1834  AU  55.  V-5b,  R.2.  Lovely,  iridescently  toned  surfaces  with  a 
fair  amount  of  luster  still  remaining. 

SEATED  HALF  DIMES 

5534  1843  MS  60  Cleaned,  Retoned,  gunmetal  and  iridescent  shades 
have  been  induced  on  each  side;  1854  Arrows  AU  50,  mottled  gray- 
violet  and  golden  toning;  and  an  1860  AU  50,  lightly  toned  over 
wispy  hairlines.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5535  1850-0  MS  61.  As  with  all  O-mint  half-dimes  from  this  era,  the 
1850-0  is  reasonably  scarce  at  all  grade  levels  and  only  a  few  pieces 
exist  in  mint  state.  This  is  a  well  struck  coin  with  fully  detailed 
peripheral  stars  and  good  luster  with  original  light  gray-russet  color 
at  the  margin  on  the  obverse. 

5536  1851-0  MS  64-  A  scarcer  half  dime  at  the  mint  state  level,  this  ‘51- 
O  is  strongly  detailed  on  each  side  while  essentially  untoned  and 
semi-reflective  in  the  fields. 

5537  1853-0  No  Arrows  VF  30.  Although  160,000  pieces  were  minted, 
most  were  melted  as  a  result  of  the  weight  change  effective  February 
22,  1853.  This  is  an  evenly  worn  example  that  has  deep  sea-green, 
cobalt-blue,  and  rose  toning  over  each  side.  Rare. 

5538  1854  Arrows  MS  64  Questionable  Toning.  Rich  coppery-gold  and 
gray-violet  coloration,  deepest  about  the  margins.  Struck  from  heav¬ 
ily  clashed  dies. 

5539  1856  MS  62.  Smoky-violet  centers  with  an  edging  of  sea-green,  the 
devices  are  well  struck  and  the  coin  looks  finer  at  first  glance. 

5540  1856  MS  63.  Well  struck  with  bright,  semi-prooflike  surfaces.  Pale 
patina. 

Ex:  Earl  Victor  Tuttle  Collection  (B&R,  6/81),  lot  2862. 

5541  1862  MS  60  Cleaned,  since  toned  in  a  rich  mixture  of  gray-violet, 
steel-blue,  and  russet;  and  an  1873-S  AU  50  Cleaned,  mottled  ton¬ 
ing,  a  more  difficult  final  year  of  denomination.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5542  1871  MS  63.  Lustrous  and  well  struck  on  the  obverse  with  weak 
details  on  the  upper  left  portion  of  the  wreath.  Pale  in  color. 

5543  1871 -S  AU  55.  Fully  struck  but  a  bit  dull  with  slate-gray  patina 
overall  and  slightly  deeper  color  at  the  margins. 

EARLY  DIME 

5544  1804  VF  20  Obverse  Field  Repair.  JR- 1 ,  R.5.  Subdued  pinkish-gray 
color  over  each  side.  The  obverse  has  been  repaired  around  stars  8 
10. 


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BUST  DIMES 


5545  1827  MS  63.  JR- 13,  R.3.  Deeply  mirrored  enough  to  be  mistaken  for 
a  proof  at  a  casual  glance,  hut  the  coin  lacks  distinct  rims  and  the 
striking  details  are  much  too  weakly  defined  to  warrant  considera¬ 
tion  as  a  presentation  coin.  Rich  golden-brown  toning  covers  most 
of  each  side  with  cobalt-blue  at  the  margins.  An  attractive  example 
of  this  scarcer  variety  and  undoubtedly  one  of  the  finest  known. 

5546  1830  MS  61  Questionable  Toning.  JR-8,  R.3.  Sharply  struck  and 
free  from  any  signs  of  handling,  the  gray  surfaces  are  accented  with 
darker,  multicolored  iridescence  of  a  questionable  nature. 

5547  1831  MS  60  Cleaned.  JR-5,  R.l.  Fully  struck  with  light  gray-rose 
patina,  a  bit  deeper  on  the  reverse. 

5548  1834  AU  55.  JR-5,  R.l.  Well  struck  with  much  luster  remaining 
beneath  pinkish-gray  surfaces. 

SEATED  DIMES 

5549  1839  No  Drapery  AU  55  Cleaned.  Fully  struck,  the  gray-rose  patina 
partially  subdues  the  bright  underlying  surfaces. 

5550  1840  No  Drapery  MS  60  Questionable  Toning.  Fully  struck  with 
rich  gray-golden  and  rose  toning  that  is  evenly  matched  over  both 
sides.  Held  back  from  a  higher  grade  by  the  presence  of  small  abra¬ 
sions,  most  of  which  are  on  the  reverse. 

5551  1853  Arrows  AU  58.  Well  struck,  the  medium  gray  centers  are 
framed  by  pale  golden  at  the  margins.  A  pleasing,  near-mint  exam¬ 
ple  of  this  popular,  short-lived  type. 


Rare  Uncirculated  1856-S  Seated  Dime 


5552  1856-S  MS  63  Rim  Filed.  The  first  S-mint  issue  of  this  denomina¬ 
tion  and  a  very  scarce  Seated  dime  in  any  grade,  from  a  mintage  of 
just  70,000  pieces.  This  example  is  notable  for  its  sharpness,  being 
struck  with  boldly  defined  stars,  full  head  detail,  and  firmly  executed 
leaves  in  the  wreath.  The  surfaces  are  bright  and  satiny,  with  expert 
rim  repair  on  the  obverse  that  would  go  unnoticed  by  the  average 
viewer.  Conditionally  rare  and  high  on  the  list  of  finest  known 
examples. 

Ex:  Drake  Hotel  Sale  (Merkin,  3/68),  lot  258;  and  Ex:  Stack’s  5/75 
Sale,  lot  749. 

5553  1857-0  AU  50  Cleaned  and  Retoned.  Sharply  defined,  each  side  is 
covered  in  unnatural  shades  of  green  and  red. 

5554  1857-0  MS  62.  Good  luster  with  light  pinkish-gray  patina  over 
each  side.  Fully  struck.  One  of  the  more  available  O-mints  from  the 
With  Stars  type. 

5555  1873-CC  Arrows  AG  3.  The  1873-CC  dime  is  among  the  rarest  of 
its  type,  with  very  few  survivors  among  the  18,791  pieces  struck.  An 
original  coin  that  is  heavily  worn  into  the  rims  all  around  the 
reverse  and  also  at  the  lower  obverse  so  that  the  arrows  are  just 
barely  visible.  Generally  light  in  color. 

5556  1885  MS  63.  Good  luster  and  almost  completely  brilliant,  but  a  bit 
softly  struck  on  the  head  of  Liberty. 

5557  1887-S  MS  63,  deeply  toned;  and  an  1890  MS  63,  lustrous  but  a  tri¬ 
fle  softly  struck  on  the  head  of  Liberty. 

5558  1891-0  MS  64  Prooflike.  The  depth  and  variation  of  color  cannot 
subdue  the  reflective  nature  of  the  prooflike  fields  on  this  coin. 


PROOF  SEATED  DIMES 

5559  1860  PR  60  Cleaned,  peripherally  toned;  and  an  1862  PR  63  Lightly 
Cleaned,  also  peripherally  toned.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5560  1878  PR  63.  Deeply  mottled  gray-lilac  and  golden  toning  covers 
both  sides. 

5561  1881  PR  63.  The  more-or-less  brilliant  centers  are  surrounded  by 
bands  of  russet  and  blue  toning  at  the  margins. 

5562  1881  PR  65.  Deeply  mirrored  with  nicely  contrasting  devices,  bril¬ 
liant  on  the  reverse  with  light  peripheral  color  on  the  obverse.  A 
flashy  gem  dime. 

5563  1891  PR  63  Questionable  Toning.  Light  in  color  on  the  obverse, 
brilliant  on  the  reverse.  A  series  of  milling  marks  on  the  lower 
reverse  prevents  a  higher  grade. 

BARBER  DIMES 

5564  1902-S  AU  58.  The  smoky  gray-rose  toning  conceals  most  evidence 
of  friction  from  handling. 

5565  1905-0  AU  58  Questionable  Toning.  Well  struck. 

5566  1906-D  MS  64-  Virtually  a  full  strike  with  delicate  golden  high¬ 
lights.  First  year  of  Denver  mint  production. 

5567  1908-0  MS  64.  Sharply  struck  and  brilliant  with  bright,  satin-like 
luster. 

5568  1909-0  MS  60  Questionable  Toning.  Sharply  struck,  but  rather 
drearily  coated  in  milky  autumn  shades.  A  scarce  issue  in  all  mint 
state  grades  and  popular  as  the  final  year  of  coinage  at  the  New 
Orleans  mint. 

PROOF  BARBER  DIMES 

5569  1898  PR  60  Cleaned.  Dazzling  brightness  from  cleaning. 

5570  1908  PR  65  Questionable  Toning.  Milky  lilac  and  reddish-gold  pati¬ 
na  is  haphazardly  spread  over  both  sides  of  this  well  preserved,  mir¬ 
rored  specimen. 

5571  1912  PR  50  Polished.  Brilliant  overall  with  tan  accents  on  the  high- 
points  of  the  portrait  of  Liberty. 

5572  1913  PR  61.  Golden  centers  with  multicolored  peripheral  col¬ 
oration. 

MERCURY  DIMES 

5573  1927-D  MS  64  Full  Bands.  This  choice  satin-surfaced  example  is 
sharply  defined  in  all  areas,  and  shows  no  obvious  or  detracting 
blemishes  on  either  side.  Just  the  slightest  hint  of  milky  gray  patina 
is  noted.  A  scarce  mintmarked  Mercury  in  any  Full  Band  uncirculat¬ 
ed  grade. 

5574  1942/1  XF  45.  A  problem-free,  modestly  circulated  example  with 
light,  monochromatic  color. 

5575  1942/1  AU  50.  An  original,  undisturbed  copy  of  this  20th  Century 
variety  and  even  more  scarce  as  such.  The  luster  is  subdued  by  mot¬ 
tled  toning  and  suggests  a  higher  grade. 

TWENTY'CENT  PIECES 

5576  1875  AU  55  Cleaned.  A  sharply  struck  example  that  has  deeply 
reflective  fields  and  smoky  peripheral  accents. 

5577  1875-S  AU  50  Cleaned.  Rather  sharp  for  the  issue,  with  muted  lus¬ 
ter  beneath  mottled  gray-violet  patina. 

5578  1875-S  MS  60.  Untoned  with  remarkably  good  luster  for  the  grade, 
just  a  few  too  many  abrasions  for  a  higher  grade. 

5579  1875-S  MS  60  Cleaned.  Sharply  struck,  the  gray-brilliant  surfaces 
show  a  mottled  overlay  of  golden-rose  and  lilac  patina. 

PROOF  TWENTY'CENT  PIECE 

5580  1876  PR  60.  Deeply  toned. 


51 


Session  Two  •  Thursday,  September  1  1,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


EARLY  QUARTER 


5581  1796  XF  40  Initials.  High  6.  B-2,  R.5.  Perfectly  centered  with 

complete  dentils  around  each  side;  unfortunately,  the  coin  was 
struck  on  a  poorly  prepared  planchet  that  shows  a  lamination  on 
Liberty’s  cheek  just  behind  the  mouth  and  a  couple  of  flan  cracks  on 
the  obverse  at  4  and  5  o’clock.  The  surfaces  are  very  bright  with  a 
thin  accent  of  gray-golden  and  sea-green  patina  at  the  margins. 
Generally  well  struck  and  free  from  any  other  post-striking  impair¬ 
ments  other  than  the  need  someone  with  the  initials  JJP  had  to 
scratch  them  into  the  obverse. 


BUST  QUARTERS 

5582  1831  AU  50  Reverse  Spot  Tooled.  B-l,  R.3.  Richly  and  attractively 
toned. 

5583  1831  AU  58.  B-2h,  R.2.  Sharply  struck,  there  is  a  wide  band  of  bril¬ 
liance  on  each  side  that  is  framed  by  rainbow  colors  at  the  margins. 

5584  1831  MS  61  Lightly  Cleaned.  B-5,  R.3.  Lightly  toned  with  bright 
underlying  surfaces  from  the  cleaning. 

5585  1831  MS  63.  B-5,  R.3.  Mostly  untoned  with  just  a  smidgen  of 
peripheral  color.  Sharply  struck  on  the  figure  of  Liberty  and  on  the 
eagle,  but  soft  on  several  of  the  obverse  stars. 

5586  1833  AU  50,  sharply  defined;  and  an  1835  AU  50.  Both  pieces 
show  peripheral  toning.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5587  1835  AU  50  Cleaned,  Retoned.  B-7,  R.2.  Dark  surfaces. 

5588  1835  AU  55.  B-l,  R.l.  Well  struck  with  darkly  mottled  color. 

SEATED  QUARTERS 

5589  1839  No  Drapery  MS  62.  At  least  twice  as  difficult  in  mint  state  as 
its  No  Drapery  predecessor,  the  1838,  and  a  good  coin  for  type  pur¬ 
poses  as  well  as  a  scarcer  early  Seated  quarter.  Sharply  struck  with 
fiery  golden-rose  toning  over  each  side  and  bright,  lustrous  fields. 

5590  1841-0  AU  50.  Doubled  Die  Obverse,  plainest  on  the  shield  and 
first  three  stars.  Mostly  a  bright  silver-gray  with  softness  noted  on 
the  eagle’s  left  leg. 

5591  1853  No  Arrows  Fine  12.  A  scarcer  issue  as  most  of  the  mintage  was 
melted  as  “old  tenor”  silver  after  the  weight  change  (and  addition  of 
arrows  at  the  date)  in  1853.  This  piece  shows  even,  heavy  wear  over 
each  side  with  deep  purplish-gray  patina. 

5592  1857  MS  63.  Lustrous  and  sharply  struck  with  gray-lilac  and  golden- 
rose  patina  over  each  side. 

5593  1869-S  Fine  15.  A  scarce  issue  of  which  only  76,000  pieces  were 
struck.  This  extensively  worn  example  has  mottled  russet-tan  and 
hlue  patina  over  each  side  with  untoned  highpoints  on  the  devices. 

5594  1873  Arrows  MS  62.  The  surfaces  on  this  scarce,  short-lived  type 
coin  appear  to  he  frosty  and  quite  free  of  blemishes.  Peripheral 
weakness  shows  on  the  obverse  stars,  as  does  a  ring  of  deep  peripher¬ 
al  colors. 

55(/5  1h75  MS  60  Brighr  as  a  headlight  with  reflective  fields  that  at  first 

glance  resemble  those  of  a  proof. 

3  >'i',  | ‘s' it  MS  63  A  bit  softly  struck,  the  mint  luster  is  covered  with 

multicolored  pafination  on  each  side. 


PROOF  SEATED  QUARTERS 

5597  1862  PR  64-  Incredibly  deep  mirrors  in  the  fields  and  very  flashy 
with  rich  multicolored  toning.  A  premium  example  of  this  scarce 
Civil  War  With  Motto  quarter. 

Ex:  The  Admiral  Dodson  and  Dr.  Collier  Collections  (B&M,  6/8 4),  lot 
3984. 

5598  1871  PR  63  PVC.  The  obverse  is  slightly  dulled  by  hairlines  while  a 
choicer,  more  reflective  appearance  prevails  on  the  reverse. 

5599  1873  No  Arrows  PR  61.  Dull,  lightly  toned  surfaces. 

5600  1876  PR  65.  A  gorgeous,  deeply  mirrored  proof  that  shimmers  with 
bright  reflectivity  when  held  beneath  a  light.  Each  side  has  just  a 
hint  of  pale  violet  patina  and  the  frosted  devices  are  strongly  con¬ 
trasted  against  the  depth  of  mirrors  in  the  fields. 

BARBER  QUARTERS 

5601  1894-0  MS  64-  Lustrous,  broad-rimmed  surfaces  are  framed  on  the 
obverse  in  rich  bluish-green  shades  while  coppery-gold  toning  is 
seen  over  much  of  the  reverse.  A  scarce  New  Orleans  issue  in  mint 
state. 

5602  1899  MS  60.  Toned. 

5603  1902-0  MS  62.  Well  struck  with  mottled  violet  and  golden-rose 
patina. 

5604  1909-D  MS  60.  Brilliant  with  fully  lustrous  surfaces,  just  a  bit  bag- 
marked. 

5605  1913-S  Good  4-  A  heavily  worn  hut  uncleaned  example  of  this  key 
Barber  quarter. 

Toned  Slider  AU  1913-S  Barber  Quarter 


5606  1913-S  AU  58.  Moderate  gray-russet  toning  with  just  a  whisper  of 
friction.  A  sharply  struck  example  of  this  key  issue. 

PROOF  BARBER  QUARTERS 

5607  1902  PR  66.  A  splendid  proof  striking  that  is  deeply  mirrored  in  the 
fields  and  shows  rich  cohalt-blue  and  sea-green  patina. 

5608  1905  PR  63.  Brilliant  and  deeply  mirrored. 

STANDING  LIBERTY  QUARTERS 

5609  1917  Type  One  MS  64  Full  Head,  pale  patina;  and  a  1917 -S  Type 
One  MS  63,  lustrous  with  beautiful  rose  tinted  patina,  this  is  a  coin 
that  looks  much  finer  than  the  stated  grade.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5610  1917  Type  One  MS  63  Full  Head,  lustrous  and  lightly  toned,  Ex. 
Admiral  Dodson  and  Dr.  Collier  Collections  (B6?M,  6/84),  lot  4025; 
and  a  1930  MS  63  Full  Head,  golden-brown  color.  (Total:  2  coins) 

561 1  1917  Type  One  MS  63  Full  Head;  and  a  1917  Type  One  MS  64  Full 
Head.  Both  are  toned  with  good  underlying  mint  luster.  (Total:  2 
coins) 

5612  1917  Type  One  MS  64  Full  Head.  Bright,  lustrous,  and  untoned  in 
the  centers  with  light  golden-brown  patina  at  the  margins. 

5613  191 7-S  Type  One  MS  63  Full  Head.  Steel-gray  with  darker,  char 
coal-gray  accents  at  the  margins. 

5614  1917  Type  Two  MS  63  Full  Head,  PW;  and  a  1918  MS  82  Full 
Head,  PVC.  Both  are  lightly  toned.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5615  1918  MS  62  Full  Head.  Sharply  defined  throughout,  the  matte  like 
surfaces  are  brilliant  and  show  no  signs  of  toning. 


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5616 


191 8-D  MS  64  PVC.  Lustrous  and  virtually  untoned. 

5617  1918-S  MS  63  PVC.  Pale  color  over  shimmering  mint  luster. 

5618  1919  MS  63  PVC,  well  struck;  1930  MS  62  PVC,  hazy;  and  a  1930 
MS  63  PVC,  well  defined  with  scattered  gray  patina.  (Total:  3 
coins) 

I  5619  1919-D  MS  65.  A  lustrous  gem  with  rich  tonal  qualities  around  the 

margins  that  looks  like  it  was  just  popped  from  a  paper  roll. 
Ex:  Sipe  and  Ness  Collections  (1/84),  lot  1171. 

,5620  1923  quarter  AU  50,  brilliant;  1923  quarter  AU  58,  reddish-gold 

peripheral  accents;  and  an  1881  dollar  MS  63,  frosty  and  without 
toning.  (Total:  3  coins) 

!  5621  1924-D  MS  65,  superb  mint  frost  and  virtually  untoned  with  just  a 

touch  of  color  on  each  side;  and  a  1926  MS  65,  brilliant  and  heavily 
frosted.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5622  1924'D  MS  65,  two  pieces,  one  is  brilliant  while  the  other  shows 
light  golden  color.  A  dazzling  pair.  The  brilliant  piece  is  Ex:  Rudy 
Sieck  and  Roy  Harte  Collections  (B&M,  3/84),  lot  980.  (Total:  2 
coins) 

5623  1926  MS  65,  an  irregular  splash  of  russet  color  is  seen  on  the 
obverse;  and  a  1926  MS  65,  brilliant,  frosted,  and  well  struck. 
Ex:  Sipe  and  Ness  Collections  (B&M,  1/84),  lot  1176.  (Total:  2 
coins) 

5624  1926  MS  65,  brilliant  and  well  struck;  and  a  1926  MS  65,  virtually 
untoned  and  very  nearly  fully  struck.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5625  1926  MS  65,  frosted  and  very  sharply  struck;  and  a  1927  MS  65, 
pale  lilac  and  golden  patina  with  strong  underlying  luster. 
Ex:  Rudy  Sieck  and  Roy  Harte  Collections  (B&M,  3/84),  lot  1806. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

♦, 

5626  1926  MS  65,  lustrous  and  untoned;  and  a  1926  MS  65,  pale  obverse 
color  with  a  few  ticks  on  the  upper  figure  of  Liberty.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5627  1926  MS  65  Full  Head.  Lustrous  with  pearl-gray  surfaces. 

5628  1926-D  MS  65  PVC,  bright  on  the  obverse  with  a  somewhat  muted 
reverse,  flat  head;  and  a  1927-D  MS  65  PVC,  fully  struck  with  light 
gray-brilliant  surfaces.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5629  1928-D  MS  65,  lustrous  and  light  in  color  on  the  reverse,  Ex:  Sipe 
and  Ness  (B&M,  1/84),  lot  1183;  and  a  1928-S  MS  65,  pale  rose 
colored  patina,  Ex:  George  Hatie  Collection  (B&M,  8/83),  lot  695. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

5630  1928-S  MS  64,  blazing  mint  frost,  Ex:  Samuel  Aaron  Sale  (Steve  Ivy, 
4/82),  lot  813;  1929  MS  64,  sharply  struck  with  just  a  hint  of  light 
color;  and  a  1929-S  MS  64,  lustrous,  Ex:  Sieck  Collection  (B&R, 
8/81),  lot  622.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5631  1929-D  MS  65,  light  golden  toning  with  a  flat  head  on  Liberty,  Ex: 
William  Sieck  (8/81),  lot  2991;  and  a  1930  MS  65,  pale  patination. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

5632  1930-S  MS  64  Full  Head.  Deep  peripheral  color  and  very  nearly  a 
gem 

Ex:  Admiral  Dodson  and  Dr.  Collier  Collections  (B&M,  6/84),  lot 
4041. 

WASHINGTON  QUARTERS 

5633  1932-D  AG  3;  1932-S  Fine  12;  and  a  1932-S  AU  58  PVC.  All  are 
light  in  color.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5634  1932-D  MS  62.  Sharply  struck  with  pearl-gray  surfaces. 

EARLY  HALF  DOLLARS 

5635  1  795  VG  8.  0-128,  R.5.  Deeply  toned  and  heavily  worn.  One  small 
abrasion  of  recent  origin  is  noted  on  the  left  portion  of  the  wreath 
just  beneath  the  eagle’s  wing. 

5636  1795  Fine  12.  0-119,  R.4  Heavily  worn  with  light,  variegated  ton¬ 
ing  across  each  side  and  a  rim  bump  at  6  o’clock  on  the  reverse. 

5637  1805  VG  8,  gray  fields  with  pinkish  tinted  accents  on  the  devices; 
and  an  1806  VG  8  Obverse  Scratches,  similarly  toned  to  the  above 
piece.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5638  1805  XF  40.  O-l  13a,  R.4  Lightly  worn,  each  side  is  covered  with 
cobalt-blue  patina  with  underlying  rose  tints.  Perfectly  centered  and 
problem-free. 

Ex:  Geiss  Collection  (BMM,  2/47)  . 


5639  1807  Draped  Bust  XF  40  Lightly  Cleaned.  0-102,  R.2.  Just  a  bit  tin) 
bright  from  cleaning,  the  surfaces  have  begun  to  retone  and  the 
obverse  is  framed  in  rich  blue  patina  around  the  margin. 

BUST  HALF  DOLLARS 

5640  1809  XF  40,  unusual  but  attractive  golden-scarlet  toning;  1817  XF 
40,  golden-rose  color  with  blue  peripheries;  and  an  1832  XF  45, 
deeply  toned.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5641  1811  Fine  12  Reverse  Scratches.  O-108a,  R.2.  Gray-olive  and  pink¬ 
ish  patina.  There  are  three  deep  scratches  on  the  reverse. 

5642  1811  XF  45  Cleaned,  Questionable  Toning,  lightly  worn  and  well 
defined,  the  surfaces  are  abnormally  bright  under  the  gripping  col¬ 
ors;  1819  XF  40  Reverse  Scratches,  a  small  patch  of  scratch  marks  is 
noted  above  the  eagle’s  neck  on  the  reverse;  and  an  1828  XF  40 
Cleaned,  Retoned,  questionable  coloration  cover  both  sides  of  this 
once-cleaned  Bust  half.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5643  1811  MS  62.  O-l  10a,  R.l.  Nicely  toned  with  exceptionally  strong 
details  over  all  but  the  left  side  of  the  obverse,  diagnostic  for  the 
variety. 

5644  1811/10  Good  6.  0-101,  R.l.  Heavily  worn  into  the  rims  in  a  cou¬ 
ple  of  areas,  with  medium  gray  patina  in  the  fields. 

5645  1820  MS  60  Questionable  Toning.  0-105,  R.l.  Very  sharply  struck 
throughout  with  deep,  if  questionable,  color  and  bright  underlying 
surfaces. 

5646  1824  AU  58.  0-109,  R.2.  Mostly  untoned  with  good  remaining  lus¬ 
ter. 

5647  1826  AU  55,  golden  peripheral  toning  on  the  obverse;  1834  AU  55, 
bright  and  well  struck  with  just  a  touch  of  light  obverse  color;  and 
an  1835  AU  55,  lightly  toned.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5648  1826  AU  58,  golden  toned;  and  an  1828  AU  58,  golden-rose  color 
with  faint  accents  of  lilac.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5649  1827  MS  61.  0-126,  R.2.  Sharply  struck  with  peripheral  toning. 
Ex:  Coin  Galleries,  8/84,  lot  1340. 

5650  1827  MS  63.  0-135,  R.3.  Pearl-gray  overall  with  deep,  almost  char¬ 
coal-gray  accents  at  the  margins.  Lustrous. 

5651  1829  AU  58.  0-114,  R.3.  Both  As  in  AMERICA  filled  at  the  top. 
Deeply  toned  with  minimal  wear  on  the  highpoints. 

5652  1831  AU  50  Questionable  Toning,  vivid  metallic  colors  overall; 
1834  AU  50  Brushed,  now  deeply  toned  in  questionable  colors;  and 
an  1835  AU  50,  softly  struck  on  the  obverse  and  deeply  toned. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

5653  1831  AU  58  Cleaned.  0-106,  R.l.  Deep,  multicolored  toning  with 
bright  underlying  surfaces  from  the  cleaning. 

5654  1831  MS  60  Cleaned.  O-l  16,  R.3.  A  flashy  prooflike  specimen  that 
at  first  glance  appears  to  be  a  proof.  But  small  areas  of  incomplete 
die  polish  are  seen  in  the  fields  and  no  proofs  are  known  from  this 
die  pairing.  Mostly  brilliant  with  a  few  small  patches  of  golden  color 
scattered  about. 

5655  1832  MS  61.  O-lOla,  R.l.  Intense  satiny  luster  with  only  a  few 
blushes  of  orange  patina  here  and  there.  An  advanced  die  break  is 
noted  on  the  eagle’s  left  wing  down  to  the  first  talon. 

5656  1832  MS  61.  0-115,  R.l.  Bright  mint  luster  and  faintly  toned. 

5657  1832  MS  61.  0-121,  R.3.  Nicely  toned  in  natural  shades  of  rose, 
gold,  and  gray,  the  obverse  is  especially  lustrous  for  the  grade. 

5658  1832  MS  62.  0-110,  R.l.  Muted  rose-lilac  toning  covers  each  side 
with  soft,  satin-like  luster. 

5659  1833  AU  58,  beautiful  rainbow  peripheral  toning;  1834  AU  58 
Cleaned,  brilliant;  and  an  1836  Lettered  Edge  AU  58,  lustrous  and 
golden  toned.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5660  1833  AU  58,  very  lustrous  with  only  the  slightest  rubbing  on  the 
highpoints;  and  an  1833  AU  58  PVC,  a  noticeable  amount  of  green 
spots  and  milky  PVC  haze  are  noted  on  the  obverse.  (Total:  2 
coins) 

5661  1833  MS  62.  0-113,  R.2.  Brilliant. 

5662  1834  AU  50  Cleaned,  Questionable  Toning,  abnormally  bright  sur 
faces  are  covered  by  questionable  colors;  and  an  1859-0  XF  40 
Cleaned,  the  surfaces  are  dull  and  noticeably  hairlined.  (Total:  2 
coins) 

S3 


Session  Two  •  Thursday,  September  1  1,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


Spfii  1  >  '4  MS  60  Questionable  Toning.  Large  Date,  Small  Letters.  O- 
10t>,  R.  1  Brightly  prooflike  in  the  fields  and  having  a  superficial 
resemblance  to  a  rare  proof  striking.  However,  the  fields  are  not 
deeply  reflective  enough,  the  striking  details  are  not  well  enough 
defined,  and  there  are  no  proofs  known  of  the  Large  Date,  Small 
Letters  type.  Curious  olive-green  and  rose  colored  surfaces  cover 
each  side. 

REEDED  EDGE  HALF  DOLLARS 

566-4  1837  AU  50,  two  pieces,  one  brilliant  in  the  centers  and  still  lus¬ 

trous  with  green  and  gold  peripheral  toning,  while  the  other  shows  a 
few  hairlines  beneath  dusky  steel-gray  patina;  and  an  1839  AU  55, 
well  defined,  even  at  the  borders,  with  subtle  golden  overtones. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

5665  1837  AU  55  Cleaned.  Satiny  and  essentially  a  mint  state  coin,  dis¬ 
playing  only  the  slightest  hairlines  and  the  usual  softness  at  the  mar¬ 
gins. 

5666  1837  AU  58  Artificial  Toning,  deep  colors  of  burnt-gold,  purple, 
and  iridescent-blue  are  not  a  product  of  age,  but  are  reasonably 
attractive;  and  an  1838  AU  58,  nearly  complete  luster  under  milky 
rose-gray  and  golden  patina.  (Total:  2  coins) 


Seldom-Seen  Mint  State  1851  Half-Dollar 


5672  1851  MS  63.  The  elusive  1851  half  dollar  is  many  times  scarcer 

than  its  mintage  would  suggest,  apparently  due  to  extensive  melting. 
It  is  especially  difficult  in  mint  condition  with  probably  no  more 
than  ten  examples  known  in  all  uncirculated  grades.  Sharply  struck 
throughout  with  smoky-golden  patina  and  a  few  minor  abrasions. 

Ex:  ANA  Building  Fund  Sale  (Steve  Ivy,  1 2/81) ,  lot  622. 


PROOF  BUST  HALF  DOLLAR 


Very  Rare  Proof  1823  Half,  0-1 08a 


5667  1823  PR  60  Cleaned.  O-108a,  R.3  as  a  variety,  probably  a  High 

R.7  as  a  proof.  A  well  centered  example  of  this  very  rare  proof  strik¬ 
ing.  We  have  only  offered  one  other  proof  of  this  date,  and  that  was 
an  O-l  1 1,  a  coin  with  a  pedigree  that  stretched  back  to  the  Levick 
Sale  of  1864-  The  design  elements  are  all  crisp  and  defined  to  full 
advantage.  The  obverse  was  cleaned  years  ago;  the  reverse,  however, 
is  uncleaned  and  grades  at  least  two  points  finer.  A  tiny  planchet 
flaw  is  noted  by  the  third  obverse  star.  Mostly  brilliant  with  a  pale 
golden  overlay  of  color  that  deepens  to  blue  and  violet  at  the  mar¬ 
gins.  All  proofs  struck  prior  to  1858  are  of  the  greatest  rarity  and  we 
expect  this  piece  to  fetch  an  impressive  price. 

Formerly  sold  in  an  unnamed  B&M  Sale ,  lot  207 6. 


SEATED  HALF  DOLLARS 

5668  1839  No  Drapery  XF  40  Cleaned.  A  desirable  one-year  variety  that 
enjoys  double  demand  by  both  type  and  date  collectors.  The  sur¬ 
faces  are  toned  light  gray,  masking  a  few  underlying  hairlines,  and 
accented  in  natural  gold. 

5669  1842-0  Reverse  of  1842  MS  62.  Frosty  with  blushes  of  reddish-gold 
toning  overlapping  the  uniform  silver-gray  patina.  Isolated  weakness 
on  the  central  devices,  otherwise  well  defined  and  downgraded  by  a 
series  of  small  marks  in  the  fields  and  a  hairline  scratch  to  the  right 
of  Liberty’s  staff.  A  much  underrated  issue  at  the  mint  state  level. 

5670  1845-0  No  Drapery  MS  60.  Not  a  design  change  for  this  issue,  but 
caused  by  exuberant  lapping  of  the  obverse  die.  Lustrous  and  lightly 
marked  beneath  splashes  of  gray-lilac  and  apricot  toning. 

5671  1847-0  AU  58.  Sharply  struck  with  nearly  full  mint  luster  and 
toned  in  light,  mottled  brown  shades. 

Fx  Ci  an  C  iallenes  8/8 4 ,  lot  1341 


5673  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  AU  50.  Mostly  brilliant  and  satiny,  with  a 
minimal  amount  of  wear  on  the  highpoints. 

5674  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  AU  58  PVC.  The  luster  is  virtually  complete 
on  this  important  one-year  type  and  both  sides  are  accented  in  pale 
golden  patina. 

5675  1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays  XF  40  Cleaned.  The  scarcer  branch  mint 
version  of  the  reduced  weight  Arrows  and  Rays  design,  a  one-year 
type.  Gray-golden  and  amber  toning  over  finely  hairlined  surfaces. 

5676  1853-0  Arrows  and  Rays  AU  55.  Evenly  and  sharply  struck  with  a 
naturally  toned  appearance.  Despite  its  similar  mintage,  high  grade 
O-mint  examples  are  far  scarcer  than  the  P-mint  for  this  one-year 
type. 

5677  1855-0  Arrows  AU  58  Cleaned.  Strongly  struck  and  untoned,  with 
wispy  hairlines  throughout.  Luster-wise,  this  piece  exhibits  much  of 
the  appeal  of  a  mint  state  coin. 

5678  1858-0  MS  60  PVC.  Boldly  struck,  with  full  drapery  details,  sharply 
defined  feathers  and  complete  radial  lines  in  the  stars.  Delicate 
golden  toning  about  the  obverse  periphery. 

5679  1859-0  MS  60.  Well  struck  with  only  minor  softness  on  a  couple  of 
the  stars.  Deeply  toned  in  various  shades  and  showing  only  a  couple 
of  minor  abrasions.  One  of  the  more  affordable  O-mint  No  Motto 
halves  in  mint  state. 

5680  1860-0  MS  62.  Brilliant,  save  for  a  speck  of  toning  on  the  reverse 
border,  and  extremely  well  struck  for  this  popular  pre-war  issue  from 
New  Orleans. 


Rare  Confederate  Half-Dollar 


5681  1861  Confederate  Restrike  AU  50.  Breen-8002.  One  of  the  500 
restrikes  produced  by  Scott  &  Co.  These  pieces  were  overstruck  on 
1861  half  doll  ars  that  had  their  reverses  planed  off.  When  struck 
with  the  original  Confederate  reverse,  the  obverse  of  each  of  these 
lost  some  of  the  original  detailing  from  the  force  used  to  strike  the 
reverse.  This  piece  shows  that  loss  of  detail  also,  and  overall  the 
coin  is  almost  untoned  with  just  the  slightest  hint  ot  color  and  only 
a  trace  of  handling.  A  historically  important  reminder  ol  “what 
could  have  been"  in  the  turbulent  days  of  the  Civil  War. 

5682  1861  MS  62  Re  verse  Scratch.  Satiny  in  appearance  with  some  scat 
tered  peripheral  russet  color.  A  vertical  scratch  is  noted  on  the  left 
side  of  the  reverse. 


n, n  f  n"  •  Thursday,  September  I  I,  I  9‘>7  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  1  5%  Buyer's  l  ee  Applies  In  All  lot'  Valued  Meliac  S  50,000 


54 


5683  1861-0  MS  60.  An  attractive  specimen  with  pretty,  sunset  toning 
and  semi-reflective  surfaces.  Somewhat  sofrly  struck. 

5684  1861-0  MS  61.  Popular  as  a  Civil  War  issue  from  New  Orleans. 
Some  medium  gray-golden  patina  is  present  over  lustrous  surfaces. 
Well  struck. 

5685  1861-0  MS  63  PVC.  Boldly  defined  except  for  the  stars  on  the  right 
side  of  the  obverse  and  tinted  overall  in  mottled  golden-lilac  hues. 
A  historically  significant  O-mint  struck  during  the  same  year  as  the 
outbreak  of  Civil  War. 


5699  1912  MS  63.  Soft,  satiny  luster  and  original,  unaltered  surfaces  with 
a  steel-gray  patina  over  both  sides.  A  tiny  spot  is  noted  behind 
Liberty’s  head  for  accuracy. 

5700  1913-S  MS  60  Cleaned.  A  low-mintage  Barber  issue  that  carries 
with  it  the  scarcity  and  popularity  of  the  S-mint  quarter  from  this 
year,  hut  is  also  a  difficult  coin  in  its  own  right  at  all  levels  of  mint 
state.  Both  sides  are  lustrous  with  pale  golden-orange  highlights. 

PROOF  BARBER  HALF  DOLLARS 


5686  1872-S  AU  55.  Mottled  golden  toning  about  the  outer  portions, 

with  almost  all  of  the  original  mint  luster  intact.  The  ‘72-S  half  was 
a  widely  circulated  issue  that  appears  very  infrequently  at  or  near 
mint  state. 


5701  1899  PR  58,  untoned  with  numerous  tiny  scuff  marks  in  the  fields 

from  a  very  brief  circulating  period;  and  a  1907  PR  61,  a  glassy,  fine¬ 
ly  hairlined  example  with  delicate  steel-blue  coloration  in  the  more 
protected  areas.  (Total:  2  coins) 


i  5687  1874  Arrows  AU  50.  Deep  reddish-orange  accents  with  flashes  of 

bright  blue  and  rose  about  the  reverse  border.  A  lustrous  example  of 
this  two-year  type. 

15688  1875  MS  63.  Essentially  brilliant  with  strong  definition  in  virtually 

all  areas.  The  obverse  offers  shimmering  luster  while  the  reverse  is 
more  satiny  in  appearance. 

i  5689  1877  MS  60  Cleaned,  Retoned.  Uncharacteristically  bright  surfaces 

with  some  hairlines  in  the  fields.  The  peripheries  display  electric- 
blue  toning  on  both  the  obverse  and  the  reverse. 

i  5690  1877-S  MS  62.  A  well  struck  specimen  that  has  an  even  layer  of 

steel-lilac  patina  over  both  sides  with  a  couple  of  darker  areas  on 
each  side. 

-  5691  1880  AU  50  Cleaned,  Retoned.  A  scarce  date  with  a  mintage  of 

only  9,755  pieces.  Questionable  toning  is  noted  on  both  sides  of  this 
once  cleaned  example. 

PROOF  SEATED  HALF  DOLLARS 

5692  1862  PR  60.  Natural  gray-lilac  and  golden  patina  over  intricately 

detailed  surfaces.  Reduced  in  grade  by  a  few  scattered  marks,  by  far 
the  most  serious  located  to  the  right  of  Liberty’s  knee. 

5693  1887  PR  65.  A  fabulously  toned  and  very  flashy  proof  Seated  half 

whose  fields  are  deeply  mirrored  and  each  side  is  richly  colored  in 
alternating,  concentric  rings  of  rose  and  cobalt-blue. 
Ex:  Admiral  Dodson  and  Dr.  Collier  Collections  (B&M,  6/84),  lot 
4113. 


Superb,  Toned  1890  Proof  Seated  Half 


5694  1890  PR  66.  A  splendid,  deeply  mirrored,  and  virtually  blemish- 

free  example  of  this  late  date  Seated  half.  Toned  deep  cobalt-hlue 
with  an  underlying  purple-rose  tint 

Ex:  Admiral  Dodson  and  Dr.  Collier  Collections  (B&M,  6/84),  lot 
4116. 


BARBER  HALF  DOLLARS 


5702  1905  PR  64-  Well  mirrored  and  tinted  on  each  side  in  streaks  of 
milky  golden  patina. 

5703  1913  PR  64-  A  thin  layer  of  violet  and  various  other  iridescent 
shades  adorn  both  obverse  and  reverse.  Lovely  borderline-gem  qual¬ 
ity  for  this  slightly  better  date  proof. 

WALKING  LIBERTY  HALF  DOLLARS 

5704  1916  MS  63  PVC,  moderate  gray-golden  color  on  the  obverse,  the 
reverse  is  deeper  in  tone  with  some  charcoal  spots,  hints  of  PVC 
exposure  are  also  noted;  1917  MS  63  good  luster  and  a  bold  strike; 
and  a  1934-D  MS  63,  lightly  toned  overall.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5705  1916  MS  65.  A  solid  gem  that  is  fully  struck  and  essentially 
untoned.  A  lovely,  problem-free  coin  that  is  a  perfect  representative 
as  the  first  year  of  type. 

5706  191 6-D  MS  62.  Reasonably  well  struck  with  a  clean,  satiny  appear¬ 
ance  and  a  moderate  amount  of  gray  toning. 

5707  1916-D  MS  63  Questionable  Toning.  Fully  struck  with  unnaturally 
bright,  golden  toning. 

5708  1918-S  MS  62.  Brilliant  with  fine-grain,  matte-like  surfaces.  A  bit 
softly  struck. 


Select  Mint  State  1918-S  Half 


5709  1918-S  MS  63  PVC.  Despite  a  rather  substantial  production  run, 

the  1918-S  is  a  challenging  coin  to  locate  in  select  and  better  condi¬ 
tion.  This  is  a  well  struck  piece  whose  original  mint  luster  is  over¬ 
laid  by  a  hazy  golden  veneer  with  deeper  accents  of  russet  around 
the  reverse  devices. 


5710  1927-S  MS  62  PVC.  Noticeably  dulled  on  the  obverse  from  long¬ 
time  PVC  exposure. 

5711  1927-S  MS  64-  Relatively  clean  surfaces  with  streaky  apricot  toning 
on  the  obverse,  diminishing  the  effect  of  an  abrasion  above  the 
motto.  The  strike  is  considerably  above-average  for  this  rarely  saved 
issue  and  there  are  no  die  polishing  lines  in  the  fields. 


5695  1892  MS  61  Lightly  Cleaned,  brilliant  with  a  typically  bold  strike 
for  this  first  year  issue;  and  a  1911  -D  AU  58  PVC,  just  the  slightest 
wear  is  evident  on  the  portrait.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5696  1892-0  AU  58.  Original  silver-gray  color  overall  with  only  the 
slightest  amount  of  wear.  Popular,  low-mintage  first  year  issue. 

5697  1895-0  MS  62.  Full,  shimmering  luster  with  delicate  golden  color 
just  forming  about  the  margins.  A  trifle  scuffy  on  the  obverse,  clear¬ 
ly  choicer  on  the  opposite  side. 

5698  1897  MS  60.  Strongly  struck  with  deep  charcoal-gray  color  in  the 
recesses  of  the  design,  lighter  gray  elsewhere. 


5712  1927-S  MS  64.  In  the  context  of  1927-S  half  dollars,  this  piece  is 
well  struck  and  displays  a  subdued,  matte-like  luster  over  both  sides. 
There  is  a  freckling  of  white  patina  on  the  top  half  of  the  obverse. 

5713  1929-S  MS  63.  Completely  untoned  with  a  bright  silver-gray  finish 
and  ample  sharpness  on  the  central  details.  A  much  sought-after 
issue  in  affordable  uncirculated  grades. 


Session  Two  •  Thursday,  September  1  I,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


55 


EARLY  DOLLARS 

14  1795  Rowing  Hair  Fine  12  Field  Tooled.  B-5,  BB-27.  What  were 

probably  initials  or  other  graffiti  have  been  expertly  smoothed-out 
in  the  obverse  field.  Some  irregularity  in  the  wear  is  noted  at  the 
denticles  with  olive-gold  and  steel-blue  accents  over  both  sides,  and 
occasional  darker  areas  about  the  portrait. 

5715  1795  Flowing  Hair  Fine  12.  B-9,  BB-13.  Evenly  worn,  gunmetal- 
gray  surfaces  with  golden  and  steel-blue  overtones  about  the  devices 
and  margins.  As  is  often  seen  on  this  Head  of  1794  variety,  clash 
marks  from  the  eagle’s  wing  and  the  wreath  show  behind  the  por¬ 
trait,  and  on  this  coin,  presumably  Die  State  III,  are  also  found 
below  and  in  front  of  Liberty. 

5716  1795  Flowing  Hair  Fine  12  Holed,  smooth  surfaces  but  holed  at  12 
o’clock;  and  a  1798  VF  35  Counterstamped,  an  8  and  6  can  be  seen 
on  the  obverse,  an  M  is  on  the  reverse,  as  are  a  number  of  centrally 
placed  scratches.  (Total:  2  coins) 


Borderline  XF  1795  Flowing  Hair  Dollar 


5717  1795  Flowing  Hair  VF  35.  B-l,  BB-21.  Evenly  and  relatively  light¬ 
ly  worn  on  the  highpoints,  with  surfaces  that  are  unquestionably 
original.  Each  side  is  draped  in  splendid  gray  and  reddish-gold  pati¬ 
na  and  only  across  the  eagle’s  breast  are  a  few  adjustment  marks 
noted.  The  second  most  common  variety  of  the  1795  Flowing  Hair 
design  and  an  excellent  candidate  for  a  type  set. 

5718  1795  Draped  Bust  VF  20  Cleaned.  B-l 4,  BB-51.  Bust  to  the  left  of 
center.  Unnaturally  bright  surfaces,  but  with  no  serious  adjustment 
marks  or  scratches.  First  year  of  this  popular  early  type. 

5719  1795  Draped  Bust  XF  40  Cleaned.  B- 14,  BB-51.  The  surfaces  are  a 
trifle  bright,  although  toning  back  in  blue  and  antique-gold,  and 
have  been  somewhat  roughened  by  the  cleaning.  A  lesser  worn 
example  of  this  first  Small  Eagle  variety,  easily  recognized  by  the 
placement  of  the  bust  too  far  to  the  left. 

5720  1796  Small  Eagle  VG  8  Corroded,  Cuts,  Scratches.  Large  Date, 
Small  Letters.  B-5,  BB-65.  An  example  that  has  seen  a  rough  life. 
Noticeable  corrosion  and  porosity  is  seen  over  both  sides,  as  are  sev¬ 
eral  rim  cuts,  and  a  large  diagonal  scratch  on  the  reverse.  All  details 
are  bold  and  clear.  For  the  budget-minded  collector. 

5721  1796  VF  35.  Small  Date,  Large  Letters.  B-4,  BB-61.  A  lovely  border¬ 
line  XF  specimen  held  back  in  grade  only  by  occasional  softness  on 
the  eagle’s  feathers.  The  surfaces  are  layered  in  natural  gray  patina 
with  blushes  of  reddish-gold  liberally  splashed  over  both  sides. 
Adjustment  marks  or  post-production  blemishes  are  nowhere  to  be 
found. 

5722  1797  Fine  12.  Stars  9x7,  Large  Letters.  B-l,  BB-73.  Light  to  medium 
gray  with  natural  golden-orange  and  green  color  highlighting  the 
devices.  Well  balanced  and  free  from  adjustment  marks,  revealing 
only  a  few  trivial  abrasions  after  its  extended  stay  in  circulation. 
Always  a  popular  issue  with  collectors  and  currently  two  centuries 
old. 

5723  1797  XF  40  Reverse  Repaired,  Cleaned.  Stars  10x6,  Large  Letters. 
B-3,  BB-71.  A  series  of  digs  on  the  reverse  have  been  amateurishly 
smoothed-out  and  the  toning  on  either  side  is  irregular.  Still,  there 
is  much  highpoint  definition  intact  on  this  low-mintage  issue,  cur¬ 
rently  two  centuries  of  age. 

5724  1797  VF  20  Cleaned.  Stars  9x7,  Small  Letters.  B-2,  BB-72.  Since 
toned  in  milky  golden-gray  hues  and  exhibiting  a  blush  of  steel-blue 
to  rhe  right  of  the  date.  A  bir  flatter  on  the  eagle  from  striking,  with 
no  obvious  ad|iisfmenr  marks. 


S«  ssion  Two  •  rhursday,  September  II,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


5725  1798  Small  Eagle  VF  25.  1)  Stars.  B-l,  BB-82.  An  original  speci¬ 
men  tinted  in  milky  gray  and  antique-gold  hues  from  years  of  enve¬ 
lope  storage.  Only  two  varieties  exist  of  the  Small  Eagle  1 798,  this 
and  the  die  pairing  with  15  stars  on  the  obverse,  and  it  is  now  cor¬ 
rectly  regarded  as  the  scarcest  date  of  the  Small  Eagle  type.  There 
are  several  series  of  die  cracks  about  the  wreath  and  lettering  on  the 
reverse,  although  these  are  not  quite  as  advanced  as  those  struck 
from  a  later  die  state. 

5726  1798  Large  Eagle  Fine  12  Cleaned.  B-20,  BB-102.  Steel-gold  sur¬ 
faces  with  blushes  of  deeper  gray  and  sea-green  color  about  the 
peripheral  devices.  This  variety,  in  its  intermediate  die  state,  is  easi¬ 
ly  recognized  by  a  small  die  lump  above  the  9  in  the  date  and  a  rim 
break  at  the  base  of  the  reverse. 

5727  1798  Large  Eagle  Fine  15.  B-27,  BB- 113.  This  variety  marks  the  ini¬ 
tial  use  of  what  later  became  a  much  overworked  obverse  die,  with  a 
high  8  in  the  date  that  tilts  slightly  to  the  right.  Softly  struck  on  the 
reverse  with  even  gray  patina,  shading  to  reddish-gold  about  the 
margins. 

5728  1798  Large  Eagle  VF  30  Scratches.  B-12,  BB-120.  Die  State  Ill. 
Natural  gray  color  with  glimpses  of  steel-blue  and  coppery-gold  ton¬ 
ing  in  the  stars  and  lettering.  Diagnostic  softness  for  this  die  state  on 
the  eagle’s  neck,  scroll,  and  stars  above,  otherwise  a  contender  for 
an  XF  rating. 

5729  1798  Large  Eagle  XF  40  Cleaned.  B-23,  BB-105.  Die  State  III.  Well 
detailed,  save  for  the  feathers  on  the  eagle’s  neck,  with  relapping  of 
the  dies  evident  on  both  sides.  Attractive  reddish-golden,  blue,  and 
rose  toning  in  the  protected  areas  offset  the  effects  of  an  old  clean¬ 
ing. 

5730  1798  Large  Eagle  XF  40  Rim  Nick,  Cleaned.  B-22,  BB-104.  Since 
toned  in  gunmetal-gray  hues  that,  particularly  on  the  obverse,  have 
nullified  the  effects  of  an  old  cleaning.  There  is  a  rim  dent  on  the 
reverse  at  12  o’clock,  but  the  nick  below  the  8  in  the  date  is  actually 
an  edge  flaw  from  a  slight  crack  in  the  planchet. 

5731  1799  VF  30  Spot  Tooled,  Cleaned.  Stars  8x5.  B-23,  BB-159.  A 
major  die  cutting  blunder,  and  popular  as  such, with  only  five 
(instead  of  the  normal  six)  stars  on  the  right  side  of  the  obverse. 
Both  sides,  but  primarily  the  reverse,  exhibit  drab  toning  in  the 
recessed  areas,  lightening  to  silver-gray  elsewhere. 

5732  1799  VF  35  Lightly  Cleaned.  B-22,  BB-168.  A  scarcer  variety  and 
one  of  the  easiest  to  attribute  among  1799  dollars,  displaying  a  rim- 
to-rim  horizontal  die  crack  that  bisects  the  reverse.  A  few  lights 
marks  are  scattered  over  both  sides  beneath  intermingled  hues  of 
gray,  golden,  and  steel-blue.  Easily  XF,  but  for  some  softness  in 
Liberty’s  hair. 

5733  1799  XF  40  Cleaned.  B-17,  BB-164-  Die  State  IV.  Well  struck  for 
this  later  die  state,  with  a  glossy  gray  finish,  shading  to  antique-gold 
and  steel-blue  at  the  margins.  Broader  denticles  on  the  left  sides,  as 
has  been  seen  on  other  examples  of  this  variety,  with  a  minor  edge 
bump  on  each  side.  Without  the  cleaning,  this  piece  would  lay  con¬ 
siderable  claims  to  AU  condition. 

5734  1799  XF  40  Cleaned,  Retoned.  B-10,  BB-163.  Die  State  III. 
Uniformly  bold  under  somewhat  drab  gunmetal-gray,  golden,  steel- 
blue  patina.  A  small  obverse  rim  nick  at  10  o’clock  and  a  hairline 
scratch  below  star  1 3  are  the  only  bothersome  surface  flaws. 

5735  1799/8  VF  35.  B-l,  BB-142.  Light  to  medium  gray  patina  in  the 
fields  with  a  dash  of  pastel  gold  here  and  there.  This  is  the  most 
advanced  and  most  commonly  seen  die  state  for  the  variety,  Die 
State  III,  that  shows  heavy  die  flaws  at  the  R  and  I  in  AMERICA 
and  several  prominent  die  cracks  on  the  same  side. 

5736  1799/8  XF  45  Field  Tooled,  Cleaned,  Retoned.  B-3,  BB-141.  A  bor¬ 
derline  AU  example  of  the  popular  “15  star  reverse”  overdate,  the 
clouds  at  both  the  far  left  and  far  right  having  been  enlarged  to 
(almost)  hide  the  engraver’s  error.  The  appearance  of  this  piece  is 
considerably  finer  than  what  might  be  implied  by  the  grade,  being 
especially  sharp  on  the  highpoints  and  retaining  a  generous  amount 
of  luster.  The  tooling  in  the  reverse  field  can  he  recognized  by  a 
patch  of  hairlines  masked  by  steel-violet  color,  but  does  not  serious¬ 
ly  detract. 

5737  1799/8  XF  45  Obverse  Digs.  15  Star  Reverse.  B-3,  BB-141.  Not  a 
particularly  scarce  variety  in  the  VF-XF  grade  range,  but  a  popular 
double  blunder  issue  complete  with  overdate  and  two  extra  stars 
amateurishly  hidden  under  rhe  clouds  at  tar  left  and  right.  I  ustrous 
gray  and  golden  surfaces  hampered  only  by  a  tew  small  marks,  all  but 
one  well  hidden  in  Liberty’s  hair. 

5738  1800  Fine  12  Repaired.  B-l  3,  BB- 19  3.  Light  gray  color  overall,  with 
tell-tale  signs  of  an  expert  repair  at  12  o'clock  on  the  obverse. 


A  15”,.  Mmvr\  Fee  Applies  In  All  l  ots  Valued  Melon’  550, (HK) 


Lustrous  1800  AU  50  Dollar,  Bolender-8 


5739  1800  AU  50.  B-8,  BB-188.  Die  State  I.  Lustrous  gray  surfaces  with 
some  intermittent  coppery-gold  shadings  about  the  obverse  border 
and  across  the  reverse.  This  variety  is  easily  spotted  by  a  round  die 
flaw  inside  the  R  in  LIBERTY  and  is  moderately  scarce  overall,  with 
high  grade  pieces  of  considerable  rarity.  Under  notable  specimens  in 
the  Bowers  reference,  only  three  coins  grade  higher  than  this  whole¬ 
some  example  and  three  more  are  tied  at  the  AU  50  level. 

5740  1801  VF  30.  B-3,  BB-213.  A  trifle  soft  in  the  centers,  with  natural 
pearl-gray  color  deepening  to  reddish-gold  and  olive-green  in  the 
protected  areas.  Modest  die  clashing  on  the  reverse,  diagnostic  of 
this  variety. 

5741  1802  XF  40  Reverse  Spot  Tooled.  Wide  Even  Date.  B-5,  BB-242. 
Glossy  gray  and  antique-gold  surfaces  with  an  especially  well  struck 
reverse.  Also  on  the  reverse,  in  the  center  of  the  eagle  are  several 
parallel  adjustment  marks,  and  over  the  second  T  in  STATES 
either  a  partial  hole  or  deep  planchet  flake  was  inexpertly  smoothed 
over. 

5742  1802  XF  45.  Close  Perfect  Date.  B-6,  BB-241.  A  very  pleasing 
example  of  this  common  variety  that  is  distinguished  by  the  missing 
right  serif  at  the  base  of  the  T  in  LIBERTY  on  the  obverse,  and  the 
protruding  spur  below  cloud  3'  on  the  reverse.  Well  struck  overall 
and  displaying  rich  coppery-gold  and  sea-green  accents. 

5743  1802/1  VF  20.  Close  Date.  B-l,  BB-231.  Milky-gray  and  yellow-gold 
patina  atop  well  balanced  surfaces  that  are  only  slightly  weak  on 
Liberty’s  upper  curls.  There  is  a  small  obverse  rim  bump  at  8  o’clock 
or  adjacent  to  star  2. 

5744  1802/1  XF  40.  Wide  Date.  B-3,  BB-234.  Natural  steel-gray  surfaces 
with  deeper  reddish-gold  overtones.  Numerous  light  planchet 
streaks  run  diagonally  across  the  obverse  and  adjacent  to  star  2.  Die 
State  III,  the  most  often  seen  of  this  variety. 

5745  1803  VF  35.  Large  3.  B-6,  BB-255.  A  bit  softly  struck  on  the  hair 
curls  of  Liberty  and  the  eagle’s  plumage,  as  is  often  the  case  on  this 
fairly  plentiful  variety.  The  surfaces  are  handsomely  toned  in  gray 
and  golden  hues,  with  accents  of  cobalt-blue  in  portions  of  the 
reverse  lettering.  Much  underlying  luster  is  still  in  evidence  and 
only  a  series  of  faint  horizontal  adjustment  marks  on  the  portrait 
detract  in  any  way. 

SEATED  DOLLARS 

5746  1840  AU  '58.  Lustrous  with  golden-orange  and  lilac  toning  over 
generally  unabraded  surfaces.  A  small  reverse  rim  bruise,  perhaps  a 
mint-made  flaw  is  seen  just  above  3  o’clock.  First  year  of  this  popu¬ 
lar  series  and  surprisingly  scarce  in  higher  grades  (first  year  issues  are 
often  more  widely  saved). 

5747  1841  MS  60  Lightly  Cleaned.  Completely  lustrous  and  extremely 
sharp,  with  russet  and  blue  toning  clinging  to  the  devices.  Wispy 
hairlines  in  the  fields  only  show  up  at  the  proper  angle.  Unusually 
fine  quality  for  this  sophomore  year  Seated  dollar  issue. 

5748  1842  AU  50  Polished.  Mottled  blue,  russet,  and  magenta  toning  in 
the  protected  areas,  hardly  taming  the  chrome-like  surfaces. 

5749  1843  VF  30.  Original,  dirty-gray  surfaces.  Marred  only  by  a  planchet 
flaw  on  the  reverse  rim  at  3  o’clock. 

5750  1843  AU  50  Cleaned,  Retoned.  Dark  greenish-gray  and  rose  color 
fails  to  mask  the  extensive  underlying  hairlines. 

5751  1845  AU  50  Cleaned.  Toned  a  hazy  steel-violet  and  reddish-golden 
that  could  hardly  be  natural.  Scarce  as  a  date,  one  of  just  24,500 
pieces  struck. 


5752  1846-0  XF  40  Cleaned.  Typically  struck  and  lackluster  in  its 
appearance  from  an  old  cleaning,  since  toned  in  questionable  green- 
gold  and  steel-blue  shades.  First  year  of  New  Orleans  production  sil¬ 
ver  dollars  and  one  of  59,000  pieces  struck. 

5753  1847  XF  40.  Evenly  worn  over  the  highpoints  of  the  design,  the 
coin  has  a  mottled  overlay  of  gray-brown  toning  across  each  side. 

5754  1847  AU  50  Cleaned.  Well  defined  and  exhibiting  better-than- 
expected  luster  beneath  antique-gold  toning,  with  a  bluish-steel  tint 
at  the  rims. 

5755  1849  AU  58  Questionable  Toning.  Sharply  struck  with  good  por¬ 
tions  of  mint  luster  remaining  beneath  the  deep,  suspicious  looking 
toning. 

5756  1853  XF  45  Cleaned.  Toning  back  nicely,  but  noticeably  dulled  in 
the  exposed  area  of  the  obverse  field  from  the  aforementioned 
cleaning.  One  of  the  more  obtainable  P-mints  from  this  decade,  but 
still  a  difficult  issue  that  was  used  more  for  export  than  domestic 
commerce  because  of  rising  silver  prices. 

5757  1857  AU  55  Questionable  Toning.  Watery  prooflike  qualities,  not 
uncommon  on  higher  grade  ‘57  dollars,  accentuate  wispy  hairlines. 
There  is  typical  flatness  in  certain  areas  of  the  design,  particularly 
about  the  obverse  periphery  (including  Liberty’s  head)  and  on  the 
eagle’s  left  wing. 

5758  1859  AU  50  Cleaned.  An  intricately  detailed  example  that  could 
easily  be  mistaken  for  a  proof  striking,  made  even  more  deceptive  by 
its  lack  of  contact  marks.  Streaky  golden  and  steel-gray  toning  on 
each  side,  with  little  actual  wear. 

5759  1859-0  AU  50  Cleaned,  Questionable  Toning.  Less  abraded  than 
the  typical  government  hoard  example,  with  very  little  loss  of  detail 
from  circulation.  The  toning  looks  quite  pleasing  to  this  viewer, 
exhibiting  accents  of  reddish-gold  and  blue  that  are  colorful  and 
quite  possibly  original. 

5760  1859-0  AU  58.  A  bit  softly  struck  but  retaining  fair  portions  of 
original  mint  luster  beneath  the  mottled  gray,  blue,  and  golden-rose 
toning  that  covers  each  side. 

5761  1859-S  VF  35  Cleaned.  Light  toning  overall  that  deepens  several 
shades  toward  the  rims.  A  few  abrasions  are  noted  on  each  side. 
Scarce. 

5762  1859-S  XF  40  Whizzed,  Retoned.  A  few  scattered  marks  add  insult 
to  injury  on  this  problem-laden  ‘59-S  dollar.  Dullish  steel  surfaces 
are  framed  in  an  unnatural  green  and  antique-gold.  One  of  just 
20,000  pieces  produced  in  the  only  No  Motto  appearance  of  a 
Seated  dollar  from  San  Francisco. 

5763  1859-S  XF  40  Reverse  Edge  Nick.  Dirty  gray-golden  toning  covers 
hairlined  surfaces.  A  rim  nick  is  located  at  10  o’clock  on  the  reverse. 

5764  1860  XF  45.  Lightly  abraded  with  a  generous  amount  of  luster  intact 
beneath  golden-violet  and  bluish-green  toning.  Certainly  not  a 
scarcity  among  Seated  dollar  issues,  but  far  more  elusive  than  would 
be  suggested  by  its  rather  high  mintage. 

5765  1860-0  AU  50  Cleaned.  The  once-bright  surfaces  show  few  notice¬ 
able  abrasions  and  have  since  toned  in  steel-gray  hues  with  russet 
and  blue  accents. 

5766  1864  AU  50  Cleaned.  Far  scarcer  than  even  its  modest  mintage  of 
30,700  business  strikes  would  imply,  primarily  due  to  wartime 
hoarding.  The  surfaces  on  this  high  grade  example  are  almost  com¬ 
pletely  lustrous  and  only  a  little  on  the  unnaturally  bright  side,  with 
faint  blushes  of  orange-gold  and  blue  color  on  either  side. 

5767  1866  AU  50  Cleaned.  A  pleasing  example,  nonetheless,  of  this  first 
year  With  Motto  issue.  Both  sides  retain  considerable  luster  and  are 
strongly  struck  beneath  sea-green,  lilac,  and  yellow-gold  toning. 

5768  1870  MS  60.  Brilliant  and  sharply  struck,  but  not  quite  lustrous 
enough  to  grade  higher. 

5769  1870-CC  VF  20.  A  highly  collectible  CC  specimen,  one  of  a  mere 
1 1,758  pieces  struck,  that  shows  only  light  wear  and  virtually  none 
of  the  often-encountered  detracting  marks  or  bruises.  There  is  some 
gunmetal-blue  color  at  the  borders  on  both  sides. 

5770  1871  AU  50  Cleaned,  Retoned.  Reflective  from  cleaning  and  drably 
coated  in  burnt-gold  and  violet  shades. 

5771  1872  AU  50.  Sharply  defined  with  light  gray  color  and  a  few  small 
abrasions  that  characterize  coins  in  this  grade.  The  fields  are  mildly 
reflective. 


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5772  1872  S  Fine  15  Natural  russet  and  violet  toning  in  the  protected 

areas,  flash  to  iridescent  blue  about  the  obverse  periphery.  There  is  a 
small  run  bruise  on  each  side.  The  only  collectible  S-mint  dollar  of 
this  type,  from  a  mintage  of  a  mere  9,000  coins. 

PROOF  SEATED  DOLLAR 

5771  1868  PR  50  Questionable  Toning.  Blue,  rose,  and  lemon-yellow 

highlights  on  the  obverse  are  accompanied  by  flashes  of  remaining 
proof  brilliance  while  a  drab  olive-golden  hue  thoroughly  covers  the 
almost  lifeless  reverse. 

TRADE  DOLLARS 

5774  1873  AU  50  Cleaned  and  Retoned.  Scarce. 

5775  1873-CC  AU  55  PVC,  brilliant  and  semi-prooflike  in  the  fields; 
and  an  1875-CC  AU  58  PVC,  hazy  overall  from  PVC.  (Total:  2 
coins) 

5776  1873-S  MS  60  Cleaned.  A  sharply  struck  example  of  this  scarce  first 
year  issue.  Unfortunately  hairlmed  or  this  otherwise  lovely  example 
would  surely  have  graded  much  higher.  Occasional  spots  of  hazy 
patina  are  scattered  across  each  side. 

5777  1874-S  AU  50  Cleaned,  evenly  toned;  1876-S  MS  60  Chopmarks,  a 
brilliant  coin  with  four  chopmarks;  and  an  1877-S  XF  45  Cleaned. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

5778  1874-S  MS  60  Questionable  Toning.  Mottled  blue-gold  colors  over 
very  clean  surfaces  for  the  grade. 

5779  1874-S  MS  62.  Sharply  struck  and  light  in  color. 

5780  1875-CC  XF  45,  brilliant  and  mostly  untoned,  a  boldly  struck 
example;  and  an  1878-S  VF  20  Rim  Damage,  extensive  abrading  is 
noted  on  the  rims  on  both  sides.  (Total:  2  coins) 


5796  1883  PR  62  Ink  Stains  on  Reverse.  Lightly  hairlmed  but  still  reflec¬ 
tive  and  visually  appealing.  Moderate  amounts  of  gray,  rose,  and 
electric-blue  toning  appears  on  both  sides,  adding  a  nice  touch  of 
color.  A  scarce,  proof-only  issue  and  the  last  date  before  the  incredi¬ 
bly  rare  1884  and  1885  Trade  dollars. 

PROOF  MORGAN  DOLLARS 

5797  1884  PR  60  Questionable  Toning.  Myriad  hairlines  appear  under 
layers  of  rather  drab  steel-gold  color. 

5798  1887  PR  60.  Strongly  struck  with  evidence  of  excessive  dipping 
probably  due  to  heavy  toning.  A  small  carbon  spot  shows  on  the 
cheek,  yet  this  piece  is  remarkably  free  of  hairlines  for  the  grade. 

COMMEMORATIVE  GOLD  . 

5799  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/Jefferson  MS  63.  Sharply  struck  and  a  nice 
coin  for  the  grade. 

5800  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/Jefferson  MS  63.  Typical  luster  for  the 
grade,  the  surfaces  are  unusually  clean. 

5801  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley  MS  60  Cleaned.  Slightly  dulled 
on  the  obverse  from  the  resulting  hairlines,  with  orange  and  blue 
pastel  highlights  adding  to  its  diminished  appeal. 

5802  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley  MS  60;  1904  Lewis  and  Clark 
MS  60  Cleaned;  and  a  1917  McKinley  AU  50  Mount  Removed, 
Cleaned.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5803  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley  MS  63.  Satiny  in  appearance 
with  bright  yellow-gold  overtones.  A  faint  toning  spot  shows  to  the 
left  of  the  date. 

5804  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley  MS  63.  Well  struck  with  good 
color  and  clean  surfaces. 


5781  1875-S/CC  MS  60  Environmental  Damage.  Pockmarked  on  the 
obverse  from  corrosion  and  also  showing  several  small  pinscratches. 
Still,  an  important  offering  of  this  scarce  overmintmark. 

5782  1876  MS  60.  Brilliant  and  sharply  defined  with  two  areas  of  rim 
nicks  on  the  obverse. 

5783  1876-S  MS  60.  A  fully  struck  coin  that  shows  complete  mint  luster 
beneath  the  dusky  gray-golden  toning. 

5784  1876-S  MS  61  Obverse  Light  Scratches.  Hazy  overall  with  subtly 
variegated  patina  beneath. 

5785  1877  AU  50.  Multicolored  toning. 

5786  1877-CC  AU  58.  Hazy  gray  patina  with  scarlet  undertones. 

5787  1877-S  XF  45.  Rather  deeply  toned  in  a  mixture  of  steel-gold  and 
gray,  with  underlying  surfaces  that  are  very  well  struck  and  appear  to 
have  escaped  any  heavy  abrasions. 

5788  1877-S  AU  55.  Sharply  struck  with  deep,  multi-hued  coloration. 

5789  1878-S  Trade  dollar  AU  55  Artificially  Toned,  well  struck;  and  an 
1883-CC  Morgan  dollar  MS  64,  sharply  defined  with  just  a  touch  of 
light  peripheral  color  on  the  obverse.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5790  1878-S  MS  63.  Brilliant  and  sharply  struck  but  not  lustrous  enough 
to  warrant  a  higher  grade. 


5805  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley  MS  64-  Bright  yellow-gold  color 

and  just  a  couple  of  pinpoint  marks  from  gem  quality. 


Gem  1903  McKinley 


5806  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley  MS  65.  The  thick  orange- 

gold  luster  is  accented  on  each  side  by  a  number  of  alloy  spots, 
although  the  surfaces  are  unaffected  by  abrasions. 


Attractive,  High  Grade  1903  Louisiana 
Purchase/McKinley  Gold  Dollar 


PROOF  TRADE  DOLLARS 

5791  1876  PR  60.  Dark,  dull  toning. 

5792  1878  PR  60  Obverse  Scratches.  Several  contact  marks  and  notice¬ 
able  scratches  on  the  obverse  account  for  the  grade.  Otherwise  a 
nice  looking  coin  with  colorful,  sunset  toning. 

5793  1879  PR  61.  Deeply  mirrored  with  attractive  patination  and  frosted 
devices  A  nicer  appearing  coin  than  the  grade  would  indicate. 

5794  1879  PR  62  Deeply  reflective  when  angled  just  so  and  showing 
spec  V led,  multicolored  patina.  Turned  another  way  and  the  surfaces 
are  completely  muted  with  a  gray  haze. 

5795  Mil  PR  60  Moderate  amounts  of  steel-gray  color  on  each  side  tend 
to  conceal  most  of  the  harsher  effects  of  rne  hairlines  and  contact 
marie ,  in  the  fielc Is  A  m<  e,  l<  >wer  grade  example  of  this  scarce  prcxif- 
only  date. 


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3i0i  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley  MS  66.  Thick  mint  luster 
covers  both  sides  of  this  attractive  and  original  coin.  Problem  tree 
with  medium  density  orange-gold  color  overall. 


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5808  1904  Lewis  and  Clark  MS  63  Cleaned.  Brightly  lustrous  and  almost 

without  blemishes,  with  lovely  green-gold  accents.  Some  wispy  hair¬ 
lines  get  in  the  way  of  this  attractive  example’s  claim  to  fame  and 
glory. 


5810  1905  Lewis  and  Clark  MS  62.  A  sunny,  yellow-gold  version  of  this 

popular  design  type,  featuring  the  explorers  who  helped  to  open  up 
the  western  part  of  the  United  States.  Despite  some  insignificant 
lines,  this  is  a  very  impressive  coin. 


5813  191 5-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS  62.  A  solid  mint  state  coin, 
but  exhibiting  some  noticeable  contact  marks  on  the  obverse. 

5814  191 5-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS  63.  Good  color  with  a  few 
minor  contact  marks. 

5815  191  5-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS  63.  This  choice  Pan-Pac 
possesses  bright,  sparkling  mint  frost  and  light  color. 


5816  191 5-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS  64  Obverse  Planchet  Flaw. 

Scintillating  mint  luster  characterizes  this  attractive  coin,  whose 
only  distraction  is  a  planchet  flake  out  of  the  hack  of.the  neck  of 
the  worker  on  the  obverse. 


5818  1916  McKinley  MS  64-  Shimmering,  satiny  luster  on  the  devices 
and  displaying  bright,  orange-gold  color. 

5819  1917  McKinley  MS  60  Scratch.  The  obverse  displays  a  noticeable 
vertical  scratch  and  a  couple  of  large  contact  marks,  the  reverse  is 
quite  clean. 


5821  1922  Grant  with  Star  MS  60  Cleaned.  Rich  golden  color  and  luster 
which,  if  not  for  the  light  wipe  mark  on  the  cheek,  would  surely 
demand  a  higher  grade. 

5822  1922  Grant  with  Star  MS  60  Scratches.  A  couple  of  noticeable 
marks  are  seen  on  the  obverse,  a  copper  alloy  spot  is  at  the  top  of 
the  reverse.  The  surfaces  are  quite  dull  and  lackluster. 

5823  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS  60,  a  few  contact  marks  show  on  the 
reverse  and  the  fields  exhibit  a  subdued  appearance;  and  a  1926 
Sesquicentennial  MS  62  Lightly  Cleaned,  a  few  minimal  hairlines 
are  noted  overall.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5824  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS  62,  lustrous  with  a  small  planchet  flake 
out  of  the  left  reverse  field;  and  a  1903  quarter  eagle  AU  55 
Cleaned,  a  trifle  baggy.  (Total:  2  coins) 

GOLD  DOLLARS 

5825  1849  AU  50  Closed  Wreath,  abundantly  lustrous  and  well  struck; 
1852  XF  45;  and  an  1865  XF  40  Bent,  Polished.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5826  1849  AU  58  Open  Wreath,  a  bright,  well  struck  example  of  this 
first-year-of-issue  for  the  denomination;  and  an  1871  AU  55,  slight 
rubbing  on  the  highpoints  and  in  the  fields.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5827  1849  MS  61 .  Rich  gold  color  and  strong  strike. 

5828  1849  MS  62.  Well  struck  with  nice  golden  color. 

5829  1849-C  Closed  Wreath  VF  30.  Moderate  wear  with  numerous,  small 
handling  marks  on  each  side. 

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Lustrous  1904  Lewis  and  Clark 


581 1  1905  Lewis  and  Clark  MS  64.  An  exceptional  example  of  this  key 

issue  in  the  commemorative  gold  series.  Very  close  to  full  gem  quali¬ 
ty  by  anyone’s  standards,  the  only  detractions  are  a  couple  of  very 
faint,  wispy  hairlines  (slide  marks  actually)  on  the  obverse  and  a 
tiny  dot-like  alloy  spot  just  behind  the  mouth  of  Meriwether  Lewis. 
Thick,  mint  frost  covers  each  side  and  there  is  just  a  hint  of  reddish 
patina  over  the  basic  green-gold  color  of  the  coin. 


Near-Gem  1905  Lewis  &  Clark 


5812  1905  Lewis  and  Clark  MS  64.  Another  choice  example,  light  in 

color  with  a  pleasing,  satiny  brilliance  and  free  from  the  normally 
seen  hairlines  in  the  fields.  The  already  low  mintage  ‘05  Lewis  and 
Clark  is  most  often  seen  in  grades  of  MS  63  or  less,  and  is  quite 
scarce  any  finer. 


Near-Gem  191 5-S  Pan-Pac  Quarter  Eagle 


5817  191 5-S  Panama-Pacific  Quarter  Eagle  MS  64.  The  lustrous 

orange-gold  surfaces  are  essentially  mark-free  except  for  a  horizontal 
abrasion  across  the  face  of  Liberty  on  the  obverse.  A  scarce  and 
always-popular  design  type. 


Superb  Grant  No  Star  Gold  Dollar 


5820  1922  Grant  MS  66.  Superb,  creamy,  orange-gold  luster  covers  both 

sides  of  this  jewel-like  gold  dollar.  The  only  superficial  detractions 
(and  they  are  both  mint-made)  are  a  tiny  alloy  spot  to  the  left  of  the 
CA  in  AMERICA  and  golden-russet  spot  at  12  o’clock  on  the 
reverse. 


<5809  1904  Lewis  and  Clark  MS  63.  Lustrous  and  very  sharply  struck 

with  no  alloy  spots  or  distracting  abrasions,  just  a  tiny  rim  nick  on 
the  reverse. 

Ex:  1990  FUN  Sale  (Mid' American,  1/90),  lot  1640. 


Upper-End  1905  Lewis  and  Clark 


58  V  1849-C  Closed  Wreath  XF  40  Brushed,  popular,  first  year  C-mint 
issue,  a  tew  small  marks  show  in  the  cleaned  fields;  1850-C  XF  40 
Cleaned,  lightly  cleaned  overall,  a  few  small  marks  are  noted  on  the 
obverse;  and  an  1851  -C  AU  55  Scratches,  numerous  small  scratches 
are  seen  on  each  side.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5831  1849-D  VF  20  Mount  Removed,  Cleaned;  1849-D  VF  30  Holed, 
Plugged;  1849-D  XF  40  Mount  Removed,  Reverse  Scratches, 
Cleaned;  and  an  1849-D  XF  40  Holed,  Plugged.  (Total:  4  coins) 

5832  1849-D  VF  20  Brushed;  and  an  1851-D  VF  20  Damaged,  Repaired. 
While  probably  the  two  most  commonly  encountered  issues,  there  is 
nothing  common  about  Dahlonega  gold  dollars.  What  an  opportu¬ 
nity  to  acquire  some  at  a  reasonable  price.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5833  1849-D  XF  45  Reverse  Scratches.  Reddish  toning  in  the  fields 
accents  golden  devices. 

5834  1849-D  AU  50  Reverse  Scratches.  Sharply  struck  and  fully  lus¬ 
trous,  this  piece  was  probably  mint  state  when  someone  chose  to 
scratch  the  reverse  with  a  small,  sharp  object.  The  effect  is  not  sig¬ 
nificant  when  viewed  naked  eye,  but  the  scratches  become  evident 
under  magnification. 

5835  1849-D  AU  50  Light  Scratches.  Popular  both  as  a  Dahlonega 
piece  and  the  first  year  of  issue.  Quite  lustrous  and  displaying  virtu¬ 
ally  no  wear  on  the  highpoints.  The  light  scratches  mentioned  are 
of  no  individual  significance, but  are  scattered  here  and  there,  the 
largest  running  vertically  down  the  head  of  Liberty. 

5836  1849-D  AU  55  Cleaned.  Popular  first  year  Dahlonega  issue  and  a 
particularly  bold  strike  throughout.  A  string  of  tiny  digs  angle  across 
the  reverse. 

Ex:  Winthrop  Collection  (B  &  R,  9/75),  lot  551. 

5837  1849-D  AU  55  Reverse  Planchet  Flaw.  This  popular  date  is  better 
struck  than  most.  The  most  distracting  flaws  are  two  small  planchet 
voids  on  the  obverse  and  a  larger  one  over  the  1  in  the  denomina¬ 
tion  on  the  reverse.  The  coin  is  bright  and  semi-prooflike. 

5838  1850  MS  61,  bright  yellow-gold  and  a  trifle  scuffy;  and  an  1854 
Type  One  MS  60  Cleaned,  intricately  detailed  with  a  pleasing, 
satiny  finish. 

1850  ex:  M.W.N.A.  Sale  (Kagin’s,  7/75),  lot  1305;  and  1854  ex: 
Beverly-Hilton  Sale  (Kagin’s,  1/75),  lot  663.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5839  1850-C  VF  30  Mount  Removed,  Cleaned,  a  small  loop  mount  has 
been  removed  and  the  surfaces  have  been  cleaned;  and  an  185 1  -C 
VF  20  Mount  Removed,  Cleaned,  similar  to  the  previous  piece 
except  a  greater  amount  of  wear  shows  overall.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5840  1850-C  XF  40  Cleaned.  The  rarest  collectible  C-mint  gold  dollar 
whose  mintage  was  a  mere  6,966  pieces.  This  piece  has  the  usual 
rough  planchet  the  issue  is  known  for,  but  there  are  few  out-of-the- 
mint  problems,  and  the  fields  are  bright  from  cleaning. 

5841  1850-D  VF  20  Mount  Removed,  Repaired;  and  an  1850-D  VF  30 
Cleaned,  superior  detail  with  light  cleaning  that  is  not  overly 
detracting.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5842  1850-D  VF  30  Mount  Removed.  Light  planchet  flaking  can  be  seen 
on  the  left  side  of  the  obverse. 

5843  1850-D  XF  40  Scratched,  Cleaned,  an  elusive  Dahlonega  gold  dollar 
from  a  mintage  of  just  8,382  coins;  1853-D  XF  40  Polished,  ultra 
bright  green-gold  surfaces,  lower  mintage  than  the  ‘50-D  (6,583 
pieces),  but  of  comparable  rarity;  and  an  1854-S  AU  55  Light 
Scratches,  lustrous  green-gold  with  unfortunate  pinscratches  about 
the  obverse  periphery. 

1850-D  Ex:  Beverly-Hilton  Sale  (Kagin’s,  1/75),  lot  6 50;  1853-D  Ex: 
M WNA  Sale  (Kagin's,  7/75),  lot  1308;  and  1854-S  Ex:  Beverly- 
Hilton  Sale  (Kagin's,  1/75),  lot  664.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5844  1850-D  XF  40  Damaged.  Numerous  marks  and  planchet  voids  pep¬ 
per  each  side. 

5845  1851-C:  XF  40,  typically  well  struck  and  displaying  exceptionally 
clean  surfaces;  and  an  1853  MS  62,  a  clean,  sharp  specimen  but  the 
luster  is  too  subdued  for  a  higher  grade.  (Total:  2  coins) 

■> ''46  1851-C  AU  55.  A  well  preserved  and  produced  Charlotte  gold  dol¬ 

lar,  struck  with  nearly  complete  sharpness  in  all  areas.  The  surfaces 
rerain  must  of  their  original  luster  and  show  a  reddish  tint  overall, 
with  a  couple  of  minor  pinscratches  to  the  left  of  the  1  in  the 
denomination. 

5845  I 5 1  [)  VF  30.  An  average  example  of  this  scarcer  Type  One 
I  >-if 1 1<  'Mega  issue  There  is  a  bit  of  striking  softness  on  the  hair  curls, 
and  luster  remaining  here  and  there  indicates  the  conservative 
nature  of  the  grade 


60  SfMion  Two  • 


5848  1851-D  VF  30  Cleaned.  Deep  gold  coloring,  and  struck  on  a  poorly] 
prepared  planchet. 

5849  1851-D  XF  40  Mount  Removed,  Cleaned.  Not  unattractive  despite 
the  minor  problems. 

5850  1851-D  AU  50.  Typical  for  the  issue,  this  piece  is  a  hit  softly 
defined  on  the  highpoints,  but  shows  excellent  luster  characteristics 
and  a  pleasing  green-gold  coloration. 

Ex:  Beverly-Hilton  Sale  (Kagin’s,  1/75),  lot  654- 

5851  1852-C  VF  30  Scratches;  and  an  1852-C  XF  40  Digs,  both  coins  are 
elusive  regardless  of  the  grade.  Bright  surfaces  with  rich  golden 
color.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5852  1852-C  XF  40  Brushed.  Specialists  in  Charlotte  coinage  will  appre¬ 
ciate  the  virtues  of  this  popular  issue. 

5853  1852-C  XF  45.  A  choice  example  of  this  popular  issue. 

5854  1852-C  AU  50.  Charlotte  gold  dollars  are  very  difficult  to  obtain 
in  all  grades.  This  piece  has  clean  surfaces  with  all  of  the  character¬ 
istics  common  to  the  date,  including  some  weakness  in  the  center  of 
the  reverse. 

5855  1852-0  XF  40  Cleaned,  lightly  cleaned  at  one  time;  1853  AU  58, 
mostly  lustrous  with  some  red-orange  color;  and  an  1856  AU  50, 
some  hints  of  luster  remain  in  the  protected  areas.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5856  1852-0  gold  dollar  XF  45,  some  luster  remains,  the  scarcest  Type 
One  O-mint;  1878  quarter  eagle  XF  40;  and  a  1914-D  quarter  eagle 
MS  60,  well  frosted  and  sharp.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5857  1853-C  VF  20  Mount  Removed,  Polished,  a  scarce  and  poorly  pro¬ 
duced  Type  One  Charlotte  issue,  one  of  just  11,515  pieces  struck, 
unfortunately  an  ex:  jewelry  piece;  and  an  1851-C  VF  30  Mount 
Removed,  Brushed,  the  most  available  Charlotte  gold  dollar,  this 
example  has  been  harshly  cleaned.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5858  1853-C  XF  45.  Attractive  despite  a  faint  obverse  scratch. 

5859  1853-D  XF  40.  Not  unattractive,  but  marred  by  numerous  small 
planchet  flakes  out  of  each  side. 

5860  1853-D  AU  50  Obverse  Mounts  Removed,  Polished;  and  an  1853-D 
XF  40  Mount  Removed,  Damaged,  Repaired,  and  Whizzed.  Two 
scarce  pieces  of  Americana  that  should  he  relatively  reasonable  due 
to  their  state  of  preservation.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5861  1853-0  MS  62.  Well  struck  with  bright,  golden  color. 

5862  1854-D  VF  20  Mount  Removed,  Brushed.  1854-D  XF  40  Mounts 
Removed;  and  an  1854-D  XF  40  Cleaned.  Three  of  only  2,935 
pieces  struck,  the  great  rarity  here  takes  precedence  over  the  minor 
detractions.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5863  1854  Type  Two  Fine  15  Scratches.  Evenly  worn  with  an  area  of  pin- 
scratching  on  the  obverse  below  the  ST  of  STATES. 

5864  1854  Type  Two  XF  40,  uncleaned  with  some  luster  intact  about  the 
peripheral  devices;  and  an  1857  AU  58,  slight  friction  in  the  fields, 
along  with  clash  marks  on  the  reverse. 

1854  ex:  Doolittle  &  Russell  (B  &  R,  6/77),  lot  2964.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5865  1854  Type  Two  AU  50.  Boldly  struck  with  rather  obvious  evidence 
of  die  clashing  on  the  reverse. 

Ex:  Doolittle  &  Russell  (B&R,  6/77)  Jot  3411. 

5S66  1854  Type  Two  AU  50  Cleaned,  well  struck  for  the  type,  but  dis¬ 

playing  muted  surfaces  from  the  cleaning;  and  an  1855  XF  40 
Mount  Removed,  Cleaned,  solder  damage  shows  on  the  edge  and 
the  coin  has  been  lightly  cleaned.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5^6 1  1854  Type  Two  MS  62  Lightly  Cleaned.  Extremely  well  struck  tor 

this  two-year  design  and  exhibiting  a  bright,  satiny  appearance  with 
no  breaks  in  the  luster.  Only  a  small  cluster  of  facial  marks  and  per¬ 
haps  the  slightest  enhancement  of  the  luster  by  wiping  detracts  from 
the  solid  mint  state  status  of  this  Type  Two  issue. 

5868  1855  Type  Two  XF  40,  modestly  worn  but  quite  dull;  and  an  1855 

Type  Two  AU  50,  partially  lustrous  with  some  large  copper  colored 
spots  on  the  obverse.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5889  I  555  Type  Two  AU  55.  A  clean  and  lustrous  example  of  this  popu¬ 
lar  two-year  type  that  displays  smooth  surfaces  and  no  distractions. 

5870  1855  Type  I  wo  AU  58  Cleaned,  abnormally  bright  on  the  high 

points  from  being  lightly  polished;  and  an  1855  Type  Two  AU  58, 
almost  fully  lustrous  and  well  struck.  (Total:  2  coins) 


Thursday 


September  I  I,  1997  •  7tOO  p.m. 


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[87 1  1855-CVF  20  Cleaned,  well  worn,  both  sides  have  been  noticeably 

cleaned;  and  an  1857-C  XF  40  Mount  Removed,  Cleaned,  with  all 
its  problems,  not  a  bad  looking  coin.  (Total:  2  coins) 

872  1855-C  VF  25  Digs.  The  planchet  is  very  slightly  bent. 

873  1855-C  VF  30  Holed,  Plugged,  a  very  crude  attempt  has  been  made 
to  repair  a  small  hole;  and  an  1855-C  XF  40  Mount  Removed, 
Cleaned,  once  mounted  (as  many  were),  the  surfaces  reflect  solder 
damage  and  a  harsh  cleaning.  (Total:  2  coins) 

874  1855-C  XF  40  Scratches.  This  has  become  an  infamous  date  in  the 
gold  dollar  series,  as  it  happens  to  be  the  date  of  the  most  poorly 
made  products  from  the  Charlotte  mint.  These  coins  suffer  from  a 
plethora  of  minting  and  planchet  problems,  one  of  the  most  note¬ 
worthy  being  the  inherent  weakness  in  the  center  of  the  reverse. 
This  specimen  exhibits  full  definition  on  the  LL  of  DOLLAR,  but 
the  typical  weakness  shows  on  the  8  of  the  date.  A  number  of  small 
scratches  are  also  visible  on  the  obverse  and  reverse. 

|875  1855-C  XF  40  Mount  Removed,  Repaired,  Brushed.  Despite  its  limita¬ 

tions,  this  coin  will  still  be  actively  pursued  by  gold  dollar  specialists. 

i876  1855-D  VF  30  Holed,  Plugged,  Brushed;  1855-D  VF  20  Holed, 
Plugged,  Cleaned;  and  an  1855-D  Fine  12  Acid  Treated,  Cleaned. 
While  not  the  nicest  for  preservation,  these  coins  make  up  for  it  in 
rarity.  It  is  believed  that  maybe  60  pieces  of  the  low  1,811  mintage 
are  extant,  so  this  lot  represents  five  percent  of  the  survivors. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

'877  1855-0  AU  53  Cleaned.  Light  in  color  with  a  few  minor  peripheral 

scratches.  This  lone  Type  Two  New  Orleans  issue  has  far  more  lus¬ 
ter  remaining  than  the  typical  AU. 

878  1856-S  Type  Two  XF  45.  A  relatively  unappreciated  issue  from  a 

mintage  of  24,600  coins,  the  ‘56-S  is  scarce  in  all  grades,  being  most 
often  found  in  XF  arid  AU  condition.  This  piece  is  very  well  struck, 
as  is  typical,  with  pale  golden  color. 

Ex:  Beverly-Hilton  Sale  (Kagin’s,  1/75),  lot  668. 

>879  1856-S/S  Type  Two  AU  55  Slightly  Bent.  Much  more  challenging 

than  the  1855-0  and  the  only  San  Francisco  issue  produced  with 
the  Type  Two  design.  This  is  also  the  only  Type  Two  produced  in 
1856.  The  surfaces  are  bright  yellow-gold  and  still-lustrous.  The 
center  of  the  obverse  was  struck  with  a  sharp  object,  causing  the 
corresponding  area  on  the  reverse  to  bulge  outward. 

5880  1856  VF  20  Scratches.  A  few  scratches  on  the  lower  obverse,  the 
coin  has  great  color  and  is  quite  nice  for  the  grade. 

5881  18  5  6-D  XF  40  Mount  Removed,  Cleaned.  With  only  a  scant 
mintage  of  1,460  pieces  struck,  this  date  is  exceedingly  rare  in  any 
grade.  A  mount  has  been  removed  with  noticeable  field  smoothing 
at  12  o’clock  on  the  reverse.  The  budget  minded  collector  will  have 
the  opportunity  to  acquire  this  rare  example  at  a  relatively  attrac¬ 
tive  price. 

5882  1856-D  XF  40  Possible  Mount  Removed,  Surface  Damage.  OK, 

so  it’s  not  perfect.  But  it  is  still  a  genuine  1856-D  gold  dollar  which 
is  rare  in  any  condition,  and  a  coin  that  is  sure  to  find  a  home  with 
some  beginning  gold  collector.  Various  tiny  digs  pepper  the  surface, 
the  biggest  one  at  1 2  o’clock  on  the  obverse. 

5883  1857-C  VF  30  Bent,  a  typically  defined  issue  with  mushy  centers, 
this  example  is  slightly  bent;  and  an  1859-C  VF  30  Ex:  Jewelry,  a 
mount  has  been  removed  from  the  reverse  and  both  sides  have  been 
cleaned.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5884  1857-C  XF  40  Brushed,  Ex:  Jewelry;  and  an  1859-C  AU  50  Reverse 
Repaired,  many  of  these  Charlotte  coins  found  their  way  into  jewel¬ 
ry  over  the  years.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5885  1857-C  XF  40  Damaged.  The  planchet  is  wavy,  the  result  of  a  well 
hidden  impact. 

5886  1857-C  XF  40  Rim  Filed,  Cleaned.  Pleasing  yellow-gold  coloration 
will  attract  the  attention  of  Charlotte  specialists. 

5887  1857-C  AU  50  Cleaned.  An  interesting  specimen,  struck  on  a  poor¬ 
ly  prepared  planchet  that  shows  rim  irregularities. 

5888  1857-S  XF  40  Obverse  Scratches.  A  scarce,  low-mintage  gold  dollar, 
generally  not  found  above  a  low-end  AU.  Several  deep  scratches  are 
seen  in  the  left  obverse  field  and  a  few  lesser  ones  are  located  to  the 
right  of  the  1  in  the  denomination. 

5889  1859-D  VF  30  Reverse  Mounts  Removed,  Scratches;  1859-D  XF  40 
Holed,  Plugged,  Polished;  and  an  1859-D  XF  40  Holed,  Plugged, 
Polished.  (Total:  3  coins) 


5890  1859-D  XF  40.  While  this  piece  is  softly  struck  on  the  highpoints 
(as  always),  there  are  no  signs  of  the  planchet  problems  that  are 
often  seen  on  ‘59-D  dollars.  This  is  a  relatively  clean  example  of  this 
scarce  date  that  has  bright  surfaces  and  much  orange-gold  color. 
Ex:  Beverly-Hilton  Sale  (Kagin’s,  2/75),  lot  679. 

5891  1859-D  XF  40  Bent.  A  very  difficult  date  to  locate  in  any  condition. 
This  example  is  typically  struck  yet  pleasing  with  smooth  surfaces. 
The  surfaces  are  not  all  level  when  placed  on  a  hard  surface,  but  the 
effect  is  not  particularly  noticeable. 

5892  1859-D  XF  40  Date  Tooled,  Polished.  Well  detailed  but  obviously 
polished  with  jeweler’s  rouge.  Someone  has  attempted  to  re-engrave 
the  5  in  the  date,  but  as  the  nine  is  clear,  there  is  no  question  as  to 
its  authenticity. 

5893  1860-D  XF  40  Brushed.  Reasonably  well  struck  for  this  elusive  D- 
mint,  the  first  of  a  remarkable  four  unexamples  in  the  sale.  Both 
sides  have  been  uniformly  dulled  by  its  abrasive  treatment  and  a 
tiny  rim  nick  can  be  seen  on  the  reverse  at  1  o’clock. 

Rare  1860-D  Gold  Dollar,  One  of  1,566  Pieces  Struck 


5894  1860-D  XF  40  Cleaned.  The  cleaning  has  left  this  piece  with  a 
bright  appearance  although  there  are  small  portions  of  mint  luster 
still  visible  in  the  more  protected  areas  of  the  devices.  Weakly 
struck,  even  in  the  centers,  with  the  diagnostic  UN  of  UNITED  all 
but  missing  from  the  finished  coin. 

5895  1860-D  XF  40  Brushed.  A  rare  issue  in  all  grades,  perhaps  not 
quite  as  difficult  as  has  been  asserted  in  the  past,  owing  to  its  final 
year  of  Federal  production  and  original  tiny  mintage.  As  such,  the 
‘60-D  has  always  been  a  highly  respected  gold  rarity  with  only  three 
dates  (the  1855-D,  1856-D,  and  1861 -D)  having  a  legitimate  claim 
to  even  greater  rarity.  The  surfaces  possess  the  details  of  a  higher 
grade,  but  have  been  graded  to  reflect  the  unfortunate  bmshing. 

Bright  XF  1860-D  Gold  Dollar,  Rim  Filed 


5896  1860-D  XF  45  Rim  Filed,  Cleaned.  The  irregular  detail  about  the 

margins  on  this  elusive  issue  makes  it  difficult  to  distinguish  rim  fil¬ 
ing  from  planchet  problems,  but  there  does  appear  to  be  a  small  area 
of  smoothness  on  the  lower  left  obverse  border  that  must  be  catego¬ 
rized  as  the  former.  Both  obverse  and  reverse  exhibit  bright  green- 
gold  surfaces  that,  except  for  the  normal  fuzziness  in  UNITED,  are 
better  struck  than  normal. 


61 


Session  Two  •  Thursday,  September  1  1,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


1860-D  Gold  Dollar 


5897  1860-D  XF  45  Rim  Filed,  Cleaned.  A  bit  softly  struck,  as  usually 

seen,  the  brighter- than-usual  surfaces  show  extensive  tile  marks  on 
the  left  reverse  rim.  A  diagonal  scrape  is  also  located  to  the  left  of 
the  denomination.  A  problem-ridden  example  of  this  scarce  issue 
that  is  represented  by  multiple  examples  in  this  auction. 


Elusive  High  Grade  1860-D  Gold  Dollar 


5898  1860-D  AU  50  Cleaned.  Bright  green-gold  surfaces  with  a  slight 

w'aviness  in  the  planchet,  most  likely  the  result  of  the  planchet 
buckling  at  the  time  of  striking.  Much  of  the  obverse  lettering  is 
indistinct,  as  is  the  86  in  the  date  and  the  bow  below,  while  the  bal¬ 
ance  of  the  coin  is  fairly  sharp  for  this  poorly  produced  issue. 


5899  1861  AU  58.  Sharply  struck  and  showing  pronounced  die  clash 
marks  in  the  fields  on  the  reverse  with  a  strong  impression  of  LIB¬ 
ERTY  showing  just  under  the  date.  The  obverse  shows  virtually  no 
evidence  of  clashing  which  suggests  that  the  dies  were  not  changed 
in  pairs  but  individually.  Well  struck  overall  with  a  large  amount  of 
mint  luster  remaining. 

5900  1861-D  XF  40  Holed,  Repaired,  Brushed.  The  entire  mintage  of 
1 86 1-0  gold  dollars  was  struck  after  Confederate  forces  seized  the 
mint  at  Dahlonega  in  April  of  1861.  This  example  displays  an 
unnatural  brightness  and  appears  slightly  buckled,  but  its  skillful 
repair  would  go  unnoticed  by  the  untrained  eye. 


Famous  1861-D  Gold  Dollar  Rarity 


>'^0 1  1861-D  XF  40  Cleaned.  Fairly  well  struck,  and  exhibiting  the  diag¬ 

nostic  hlunrness  of  strike  on  the  lower  ohver.se  lettering,  with 
appealing  coppery-gold  accents  over  both  sides.  A  tiny  reverse  rim 
ni<  k  between  5  and  6  o’clock  should  be  useful  in  identifying  this 
ptet  e  in  the  future.  The  ’61-D  is  a  major  gold  dollar  rarity,  struck 
from  in  unknown  bur  undoubtedly  tiny  mintage  under  Confederate 
authorization. 


. .  1  wo  •  Ibur  lay,  September  I  I,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


1861-D  Gold  Dollar  of  Confederate  Origin 


,  73)  ^71*  JV/Y  7^. 


5902  1861-D  XF  40  Mount  Removed,  Cleaned.  Well  detailed  for  this 

often  crudely  manufactured  Southern  rarity,  with  a  dullish  yellow- 
gold  appearance  and  very  little  evidence  of  its  past  use.  A  third 
opportunity  to  acquire  an  elusive  and  historically  popular  coin  at  a 
price  level  below'  that  of  an  unimpaired  piece. 


1861-D  Rarity 


5903  1861-D  XF  45  Mount  Expertly  Removed,  Smoothed  Surfaces.  A 

mid-grade  example  of  this  rare,  key  issue  in  the  gold  dollar  series, 
that  because  of  its  problems  will  be  more  affordable. 

5904  1862  MS  60  Cleaned.  Still  quite  frosty  and  boasting  the  eye  appeal 
of  a  much  higher  grade.  The  surfaces  appear  to  be  free  from  die 
clashing  and  display  bold  definition  on  the  highpoints. 

5905  1870  MS  60  Cleaned.  Shimmering  luster,  with  numerous  fine  hair¬ 
lines  found  primarily  on  the  obverse.  A  scarce,  unhoarded  issue  ol 
just  6,300  business  strikes. 

5906  1873  Open  3  MS  63.  Flashy  prooflike  surfaces  that  accentuate  the 
relatively  modest  field  marks. 

Ex:  Beverly -Hilton  Sale  (Kagin’s,  1/75),  lot  690. 

5907  1877  MS  63  Reverse  Cleaned.  A  famous  date  in  U.S.  coinage  that 
carries  over  from  the  Indian  cent  and  proof-only  nickel  issues.  Jusi 
3,900  business  strikes  were  produced  and,  like  virtually  all  survivors 
the  fields  display  watery  prooflike  qualities.  The  obverse  is  dazzling 
and  prooflike,  but  the  reverse  is  a  trifle  dull  as  a  result  of  the  clean¬ 
ing.  Unlike  other  low-mintage  gold  dollar  issues  from  the  following 
decade,  the  1877  does  not  appear  to  have  been  extensively  hoardec 
and  is  not  often  available  in  any  grade. 

5908  1879  MS  62.  Sharply  detailed  with  a  degree  of  prooflikeness  that  i: 
usually  reserved  for  higher  grade  specimens.  One  of  just  3,000  piece: 
struck,  although  fairly  obtainable  in  uncirculated  grades 
Ex:  Beverly 'Hilton  Sale  (Kagin’s,  1/75),  lot  69 2. 

5909  1880  MS  64  Prooflike.  A  deeply  mirrored  and  potentially  deceptivt 
business  strike.  But  one  can  distinguish  this  piece  from  a  proof  by  tht 
presence  of  die  file  marks  over  ATES  in  STATES  and  the  tops  ol  tht 
wreath  which  do  not  join.  A  fully  struck  and  very  flashy  gold  dollar. 

5lM0  1881  MS  64.  Prooflike,  as  are  most  examples  of  this  briefly  mintet 
issue,  one  of  just  7,620  business  strikes  produced. 

Ex:  Beverly 'Hilton  Sale  (Kagin’s,  1/75),  lot  69 4. 

591  |  1887  MS  62.  Satiny  overall  and  a  hairline  scratch  on  the  obversi 

from  select  quality. 

Ex:  Winthrop  Collection  (B  &  R,  9/75),  lot  90. 

5  )U  1889  MS  64  (.leaned.  Fully  detailed  and  probably  a  gem  before  it 
unfortunate  cleaning,  with  pale  rose  peripheral  highlights.  Far  mon 
affordable  as  a  result. 

'>9|  t  1889  MS  65.  Pinpoint  striking  details  with  thick,  coruscating  mm 
luster  A  blush  of  reddish  color  is  evenly  distributed  over  both  side 
of  this  impressive,  final  year  type  coin. 

E\  Beverly  I  lilto n  Sale  (kugm's,  1/75).  lot  699 

A  IS",,  Mover's  l  ee  Applies  lo  All  I,, Is  Valued  Brlmc  $50.lXX 


_ EARLY  QUARTER  EAGLES _ 

Mint  State  1796  No  Stars  Quarter  Eagle 


>914  1796  No  Stars  MS  61.  The  1796,  one  of  963  pieces  minted,  is  one  of  the  few  transcendent  rarities  in  U.S.  coinage  that  is  well  known  outside  the  circle  of 
gold  specialists  It  is  a  one-year  type  coin  that  has  a  distinctive  design  unlike  any  subsequent  quarter  eagle  (which  all  have  stars),  it  is  the  first  date  of  the 
denomination,  it  is  the  first  issue  to  ever  showcase  a  heraldic  eagle  on  the  reverse,  and  it  is  the  first  coin  struck  with  sixteen  reverse  stars  honoring  Tennessee  s 
admission  to  the  Union.  At  the  mint  state  level  it  is  of  the  greatest  rarity  and  desirability  to  gold  specialists  as  only  3-4  pieces  are  believed  known  in  all  condi¬ 
tions  of  uncirculated  This  is  a  pleasing  orange-gold  example  that  is  a  hit  weakly  defined  in  the  centers  hut  sharp  at  the  peripheries.  Subdued,  satm-like  luster 
covers  each  side  with  very  few  abrasions,  none  of  any  note,  just  a  few  shallow  adjustment  marks  in  the  center  of  the  reverse.  An  exceptional  opportunity  to 
acquire  this  legendary  U.S.  coin  in  the  penultimate  condition.  (See  Color  Photo) 


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Session  Two  •  Thursday,  September  1  1,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


Rare  1825  Quarter  Eagle  in  \1S  60 


5915  1825  MS  60  Slightly  Porous.  With  a  mintage  of  4,454  pieces,  this 

is  actually  one  of  the  more  available  dates  of  this  short-lived  type. 
Perhaps  100  coins  are  known  in  various  grades,  probably  fewer.  The 
obverse  has  a  pebbly  appearance  from  light  porosity,  but  some  of  the 
original  prooflike  glow  remains  near  the  devices.  Boldly  struck,  with 
each  of  Liberty’s  curls  full  and  all  of  the  feathers  on  the  eagle  clear. 
Sought-after  by  type  collectors,  and  one  of  the  most  difficult  early 
gold  coins  to  locate  in  choice,  problem-free  condition. 


CLASSIC  QUARTER  EAGLE 

5916  1839-D  VF  20  Rim  Filed.  The  (more  accurately  described)  1839/8- 
D  quarter  eagle  is  rare  in  any  grade  and  is  additionally  popular  as  the 
only  Dahlonega  example  for  the  Classic  Head  type.  This  piece 
exhibits  a  decent  strike  and  detail,  and  would  enhance  either  a  date 
or  type  collection.  It  is  possible  that  a  mount  was  once  removed,  as 
there  is  a  slight  indentation  on  the  reverse  rim  and  the  obverse  rim 
opposite  has  been  lightly  filed. 

LIBERTY  QUARTER  EAGLES 

5917  1841-C  AU  50  Mount  Removed,  Polished,  a  scarce  Charlotte  date 
and  one  that  is  normally  found  weakly  struck  on  poorly  made 
planchets,  the  planchet  on  this  piece  is  essentially  problem-free,  but 
a  mount  has  been  removed  at  the  top  and  the  surfaces  have  been 
polished;  and  an  1843-C  Large  Date  VF  20  Mount  Removed, 
Polished,  very  similar  in  appearance  to  the  previously  described 
1841-C.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5918  1843-C  Small  Date  Fine  15  Rim  Filed.  A  well  worn  example  with 
several  noticeable  marks  in  the  fields.  The  rim  has  been  filed,  per¬ 
haps  to  remove  a  ding  or  two.  Scarcer  than  the  Large  Date  variety. 

5919  1844-D  XF  40  Mount  Removed;  and  an  1845-D  XF  40  Reverse 
Mount  Removed,  Brushed,  two  former  jewelry  pieces  whose  detail, 
historic  significance  and  general  appeal  outweigh  the  distractions 
noted.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5920  1844-D  AU  50.  Green-gold  surfaces  that  display  exceptionally 
bold  detail  and  retain  a  great  deal  of  original  mint  brilliance. 
Despite  the  ill-advised  brushing,  a  desirable  example  of  this  elusive 
Dahlonega  quarter  eagle. 

5921  1847-C  XF  40.  Quite  nice  and  partially  lustrous  in  the  protected 
areas,  the  obverse  has  some  noticeable  marks  on  Liberty’s  head. 
Well  struck  and  scarce. 

5922  1847-D  VF  20  Cracked  Planchet,  Scratched,  Cleaned.  The  VF 
grade  may  be  a  bit  conservative  based  on  the  amount  of  luster 
remaining  on  this  coin.  Softness  or  wear  is  evident  on  all  the  high- 
points,  but  the  most  interesting  feature  is  a  long,  shallow  planchet 
crack  that  runs  in  an  arc  from  the  fourth  star  across  Liberty’s  nose, 
and  i  >ver  the  jaw  and  neck  before  bisecting  the  date. 

5923  1848-C  XF  40  Cleaned.  A  rare  coin  in  any  state  of  preservation,  XF 
piece-*  are  quite  elusive  and  prohibitively  rare  any  finer.  Only  75-80 
pieces  are  believed  to  exist  out  of  the  original  mintage  of  only 
16,788  coins  This  piece  is  fairly  well  defined  and  shows  none  of  the 
uneven  striking  quality  usually  seen.  The  surfaces  are  somewhat  dull 
and  hairlined  from  having  been  cleaned. 

5924  IH48-D  quarter  eagle  VF  Mounts  Removed,  Defective  Planchet; 
I  846- D/D  halt  eagle  VF  20  Mount  Removed;  and  an  1847-D  half 
eagle  XF  4|!  Mount  Removed,  Cleaned.  Three  interesting  pieces 
from  this  highly  sought-after  Southern  mint’s  output.  (Total:  3 
coin* ) 


5925  1848-D  AU  50  Tooled,  Whizzed.  A  more  commonly  encountered 
D-mint  issue,  this  piece  has  been  tooled  and  whizzed  to  smooth  out 
the  surfaces.  The  result  is  not  nearly  as  harsh  as  the  description 
might  sound. 

5926  1849-D  VF  20  Repaired,  Brushed.  A  scarce  Dahlonega  issue  that 
retains  a  reasonably  pleasant  appearance  despite  being  tooled  on  the 
face  and  in  the  field,  and  brushed  afterward  to  smooth  out  marks. 

5927  1849-D  VF  30  Cleaned.  Noticeably  hairlined  and  slightly  dull  as  a 
result,  with  flatness  on  the  eagle’s  wingtip  and  neck  beyond  that  of 
wear.  Both  sides  exhibit  a  mixture  of  green-gold  and  pale  orange 
color. 


1849-D  Quarter  Eagle  in  High  Grade 


5928  1849-D  AU  50.  While  this  piece  lacks  the  mint-made  roughness 

often  seen  in  the  obverse  fields  and  in  the  date  area,  this  is,  unfortu¬ 
nately,  compensated  for  by  a  post-striking  scratch  that  runs  from  the 
1  in  the  date  to  the  second  star.  The  surfaces  have  a  light  accent  of 
reddish  patina  over  each  side. 


5929  1850-D  VF  20  Mount  Removed;  and  an  1850-D  VF  30  Rim  Filed. 
A  median  rarity  among  D-mint  quarter  eagles,  the  1850-D  is  more 
challenging  to  locate  than  the  comparable  “common”  dates  from 
the  1840s,  yet  it  is  not  as  elusive  as  some  of  the  later  issues  from  the 
1850s.  These  pieces  are  a  bit  below  the  average  grade  for  the  issue, 
but  provide  an  opportunity  to  acquire  the  date  for  a  relatively  inex¬ 
pensive  price.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5930  1851  VF  20.  A  well  worn  example  with  some  light  reddish-golden 
color. 

5931  1851  XF  45  Obverse  Scratch,  an  “X”  has  been  cut  in  the  field  over 
Liberty’s  head;  1854  AU  50,  lightly  worn  overall;  and  an  1861  MS 
60  Cleaned,  sharp  details  but  very  muted  surfaces  from  the  cleaning. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

5932  1851  -C  XF  40  Scratches.  Rare  in  all  grades  and  especially  so  in  XF 
or  better,  the  1851  -C  is  normally  weakly  struck  on  the  obverse,  but 
better  defined  on  the  reverse.  This  piece  is  slightly  soft  on  both  sides 
and  shows  a  number  of  scratches  on  the  obverse. 

5933  1851-0  AU  50.  Well  struck  with  a  great  amount  of  luster  still 
remaining.  There  is  evidence  of  rim  filing,  probably  in  an  attempt  to 
remove  edge  bumps  of  which  only  scant  traces  remain.  Overall,  the 
appearance  of  a  higher  grade. 

5934  1852-D  Fine  12  Cleaned.  The  1852-D  is  the  first  in  a  string  of  seven 
rare,  low  mintage  D-mint  quarter  eagles.  Only  4,078  pieces  were 
struck — a  mintage  that  reflects  tokenism  according  to  Breen,  as 
depositors  preferred  halt  eagles  only.  It  has  been  estimated  that  50- 
60  pieces  may  exist  of  this  date,  and  that  number  may  be  on  the 
high  side.  Well  worn,  with  a  light  color  from  the  mentioned  clean¬ 
ing. 


•  1  htir.  I.iy,  September  II.  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  I5"„  Buyer's  Per  Applies  I  <>  All  Lots  VuluecJ  Mcl.m-  $50. (XX' 


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Sfulnn  T wo 


1856-D  $2.50  Rarity 


Scarce  1852-D  Quarter  Eagle 


935  1852-D  XF  45  Reverse  Scratches.  Well  defined  on  the  obverse, 
with  claims  to  an  even  higher  grade.  The  surfaces  overall  are  a 
bright  reddish-orange  and  there  are  several  shallow  scratches  in  the 
upper  reverse  field.  A  more  affordable  example  of  this  scarce,  low 
mintage  issue. 

936  1855-C  VF  30  Holed,  Plugged,  Polished,  one  of  a  mere  3,677  pieces 
struck,  affordable  quality  due  to  the  problems,  but  still  a  very  col¬ 
lectible  ‘55-C  quarter  eagle;  and  an  1856-C  VF  30  Mount  Removed, 
Brushed,  evidencing  repair  work  on  the  obverse,  the  surfaces  have 
been  harshly  brushed.  (Total:  2  coins) 


Low-Mintage  (874  Pieces)  1856-D  Quarter  Eagle 


L37  1856-D  XF  40  Rim  Filed.  One  of  just  a  few  dozen  surviving  pieces 

from  the  lowest  regular  production  of  an  Dahlonega  issue,  a  paltry 
874  coins.  This  is  an  original,  uncleaned  example  that  is  softly 
struck  in  the  centers  and  displays  strong  evidence  of  die  rust  on 
Liberty’s  neck.  A  minor  obverse  rim  bruise  at  10  o’clock  has  unfor¬ 
tunately  been  smoothed  out  for  cosmetic  purposes,  hampering  an 
otherwise  pleasing,  certifiable  example  of  this  rare  D-mint  quarter 
eagle. 


5938  1856-D  AU  50  Cleaned.  The  ‘56-D  is  one  of  the  rarest  of  all  issues 

from  the  Dahlonega  mint,  as  one  can  easily  see  from  its  minuscule 
mintage  of  only  874  pieces.  This  coin  shows  the  diagnostically  weak 
strike  on  the  feathers  of  the  eagle,  but  otherwise  the  fields  are 
smooth  and  clean.  Multi-directional  lines  caused  by  a  cleaning  show 
equally  over  both  sides.  Undoubtedly  these  cleaning  lines  will  make 
this  important  coin  more  affordable  for  some  lucky  collector. 


5939  1857-D  XF  40.  A  very  scarce  date  with  a  mintage  of  only  2,364 
pieces.  The  rims  have  been  lightly  filed  to  smooth  out  some  tiny 
nicks,  and  a  modest  but  mostly  non-detracting  cleaning  fails  to  hide 
a  generous  amount  of  remaining  mint  luster. 

5940  1858-C  AU  50  Cleaned.  Well  struck  for  this  issue  of  9,056  pieces, 
but  displaying  a  surface  appearance  as  if  it  has  been  rubbed  with  a 
pencil  eraser. 

5941  1859-D  XF  40  Rim  Filed,  Polished.  Final  Dahlonega  quarter  eagle 
and  an  issue  with  a  low  mintage  of  only  2,244  pieces.  The  ‘59-D  is 
rare  in  any  state  of  preservation  with  only  60  coins  estimated  to 
have  survived  today  in  all  grades.  What  a  shame  that  this  piece  was 
polished,  as  it  possesses  full  details  consistent  with  a  higher  grade. 

5942  1875-S  AU  58.  Scarce  in  high  grades,  this  is  an  attractive,  semi¬ 
prooflike  specimen  that  is  generally  quite  well  struck  with  a  few 
handling  marks  scattered  about. 

5943  1893  AU  50  Cleaned,  well  struck  with  light  scratches  on  the  face; 
1905  AU  50  Cleaned,  bright  and  lustrous;  and  a  1906  MS  60,  frosty 
and  attractive.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5944  1904  MS  61.  Well  struck  but  the  luster  is  too  subdued  for  a  higher 
grade. 

5945  1904  MS  64.  Bright  and  lustrous  with  some  dark  encrustation  spots 
on  the  reverse. 


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Session  Two  •  Thursday,  September  1 1,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


Suqp  1405  MS  60,  brightly  lustrous  with  some  mentionahle  copper  spots 
and  contact  marks;  1909-D  ten-dollar  AU  58,  appearing  uncirculat¬ 
ed,  onlv  the  slightest  rubbing  is  noted;  and  an  1859  Liberty 
Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-702,  R4,  MS  64,  large  crude  head  sur¬ 
rounded  by  8  stars,  exceptionally  bright  and  well  defined  except  tor 
the  center  ot  the  reverse.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5947  1905  MS  63  Cleaned.  Bright  and  lustrous,  with  the  immediate 

appearance  of  a  higher  grade. 

PROOF  LIBERTY  QUARTER  EAGLE 


Circulated  Proof  1869  Quarter  Eagle 


5948  1869  PR  50.  Only  moderately  worn  with  most  of  the  evidence  of 

handling  limited  to  “fuzziness”  in  the  fields.  The  fields  surrounding 
the  devices  still  retain  considerable  mirrored  flash  and  the  striking 
details  are  only  slightly  diminished  by  handling.  Proofs  of  this  year 
can  be  distinguished  from  business  strikes  by  the  presence  of  a  diag¬ 
onal  die  scratch  above  the  base  of  the  L  in  LIBERTY.  Only  25 
proofs  were  struck  this  year  from  a  total  mintage  of  4,345  coins. 

Ex:  Burhop/Davis  Collections  (B&M,  10/96) ,  lot  1299. 


INDIAN  QUARTER  EAGLES 

5949  1908  AU  58,  bright  and  mostly  lustrous  surfaces  with  only  the 
slightest  wear;  and  a  1909-D  MS  61,  several  contact  marks  on  the 
reverse  limit  the  grade.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5950  1908  MS  63.  Just  a  tad  soft  on  the  highpoints,  as  is  normal  on  this 
first  year  issue,  with  old  marks  beneath  PLUR1BUS  UNUM  pre¬ 
cluding  a  choice  rating. 

5951  191  1  MS  61,  minor  spotting  over  pale  golden  surfaces;  and  a  1912 
MS  61,  similarly  light  in  color  and  displaying  an  occasional  carbon 
fleck  on  the  obverse.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5952  191 1-D  AU  55  Cleaned.  Richly  colored  with  a  mintmark  that  is 
somewhere  between  weak  and  strong.  When  viewed  closely,  the 
hairlines  on  this  key  Indian  quarter  eagle  become  more  and  more 
numerous. 

5953  191 1-D  AU  55  Cleaned.  Bright  surfaces  with  resultant  hairlines 
from  the  cleaning  on  this  key  issue,  but  no  obvious  or  mentionahle 
marks.  Well  impressed  on  the  mintmark. 

5954  1912  AU  58,  just  a  touch  of  flatness  on  the  highpoints  and  an  occa¬ 
sional  speck  of  dark  color;  1913  AU  50;  and  a  1925-D  MS  60,  some 
scuffiness  in  the  fields.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5955  1912  MS  60,  bright  with  a  large  abrasion  on  the  Indian’s  feathers; 
1914-D  AU  50  Brushed,  cleaned  to  resemble  a  mint  state  coin;  and 
a  1928  AU  58,  only  the  slightest  rubbing  shows  on  the  highpoints, 
one  abrasion  is  noticed  on  the  Indian’s  cheek.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5956  1925-D  MS  62.  Sharply  struck  with  full  mint  frost,  only  a  slight 
reverse  scratch  at  2  o’clock  prevents  a  higher  grade. 

5957  1925-D  MS  62.  Full  strike. 

5958  1929  MS  63.  Well  struck  with  gixxl  luster. 

THREE-DOLLAR  GOLD  PIECES 

5959  1854  VF  20  Cl  caned,  a  few,  well  scattered  hairline  scratches  are 

ed  m  the  obverse;  1^56  XF  40  Lightly  Cleaned;  and  an  1858 
VF  35  Cleaned,  i  trifle  bright  with  smudgy,  coppery  patina  on  the 
obverse. 

14 54  uTul  H 56  Ex  Winthrop  Collection  (B  &  K.  9/75),  lots  100  and 
103.  (Total.  3  corns) 


5960  1854  VF  20  Polished,  slightly  pitted  yellow-gold  surfaces;  and  an 
1874  AU  50  Polished,  dulled  in  the  process  and  displaying  subtle 
hairlines.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5961  1854  XF  40  Brushed,  headlight  bright  and  displaying  scattered 
marks;  1860  XF  40  Cleaned,  very  well  struck  and  revealing  only 
wispy  hairlines  in  the  fields;  and  an  1872  AU  50  Repaired,  Whizzed, 
smoothing  out  graffiti  in  the  obverse  field,  just  2,000  pieces  struck. 
1854  Ex:  Doolittle  &  Russell  (B  &  R,  6/77),  lot  2 996;  and  1872  Ex: 
MWNA  Sale  (Kagin’s,  7175),  lot  1332.  (Total:  3  coins) 

5962  1854  XF  45.  Original  with  much  reddish  color  and  a  horizontal 
mark  to  the  left  of  the  3  on  the  reverse. 

5963  1854  AU  50  Cleaned.  A  well  struck  example  of  this  popular  first 
year  issue.  The  surfaces  are  dull  from  having  been  cleaned. 

5964  1854  AU  55,  almost  completely  lustrous  with  an  attractive  mix  of 
green-gold  and  orange  color;  and  an  1859  AU  55,  lightly  marked 
with  deep  reddish  patina  in  the  fields. 

The  1854  Ex:  Winthrop  Collection  (B  &  R,  9/75),  lot  577 ■  (Total:  2 
coins) 


Famous  1854-D  Rarity 


50(n  1854-D  VF  20  Cleaned.  This  popular  and  de  sirable  coin  shows 

abrasions  in  the  fields  above  STATES,  and  the  surfaces  overall  art 
unnaturally  bright  from  cleaning.  Still,  a  very  rare  coin. 


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■  \  I  S' Muver  \  Fee  Applies  I  o  All  Loti  Valued  Bclmc 


1854-D  Three-Dollar,  A  Famous  Dahlonega  Rarity 


Popular  1854-D  Three-Dollar 


966  1854-D  VF  30  Small  Reverse  Scratch.  As  with  all  genuine  ‘54-D 

threes,  this  piece  shows  distinct  weakness  on  the  obverse  and  the 
TED  in  UNITED  is  doubled.  A  famous  Dahlonega  rarity,  being  the 
only  D-mint  of  this  denomination  and  one  of  just  1,120  pieces 
struck.  A  tiny  X  is  noted  to  the  right  of  the  3. 


5967  1854-D  VF  30  Scratches,  Cleaned.  Each  side  shows  several  dis¬ 

tracting  scratches  and  hairlines  from  cleaning.  Nevertheless,  a 
decent  specimen  for  the  grade. 


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Session  Two  •  Thursday,  September  1  1,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


Well  Struck  1854-D 


5968  1854-D  VF  35  Cleaned.  Well  struck  for  the  issue,  with  problem- 
free  surfaces  save  for  the  cleaning.  A  very  respectable  example  of 
this  major  rarity. 

5969  1854-0  XF  40  Cleaned.  Bright  and  evenly  worn,  displaying  pale 
yellow-gold  color  and  myriad  hairlines.  The  only  New  Orleans 
three-dollar  gold  issue,  one  of  24,000  pieces  struck. 

5970  1854-0  XF  45,  two  pieces,  one  tinged  in  green-gold  and  exhibiting 
a  shallow  planchet  rift  between  TA  in  STATES  while  the  other  is 
brighter  in  appearance  and  has  a  small  planchet  flake  above  the  18 
in  the  date. 

The  Litter  Ex:  Beverly 'Hilton  Sale  (Kagin’s  1175),  lot  757 .  (Total:  2) 

5971  1855  XF  40.  A  perfect,  evenly  worn  XF,  struck  in  this  popular 
denomination’s  second  year,  with  remnants  of  luster  on  both  sides. 

5972  1855  XF  40  Cleaned.  Cleaned  at  one  time  but  now  taking  on  a 
green-gold  hue  that  subdues  the  effect  somewhat.  Slightly  scarcer 
early  date. 

5* l>7 3  1855-S  VF  20.  A  typical  grade  for  this  underappreciated  S-mint 

three,  one  of  just  6,600  pieces  struck  and  a  great  condition  rarity  in 
this  series.  This  is  an  uncleaned  example  with  a  few  minor  blemish¬ 
es  from  circulation  and  subtle  reddish  color  about  the  margins. 

5974  1856  XF  40.  Only  moderately  scarce  as  an  issue,  this  piece  shows  the 

i  haratferistic  softness  of  strike  on  each  side.  The  fields  are  especial¬ 
ly  clean  for  a  coin  of  rhis  grade  and  still  lustrous,  with  faint  reddish 
accents. 

5975  |M5t>  Al  -  58,  wispy  hairlines  from  the  briefest  circulation  and  satiny 
luster  that  is  barely  impeded;  anil  an  1859  AU  58,  boldly  detailed 
and  again  showing  only  the  slightest  rub. 

I  r  f)ii(rlittlr  fit  Huuell  (B  fit  H,  6/77),  l<>t  3 457 ;  and  Winthrop 
<  oil*  t  tu/n  I H  fit  H,  9/75;,  lot  578  (Total  2  coins/ 


5976  1856-S  VF  30  Scratches.  Small  S  mintmark,  Breen-65  36  (very 
scarce).  The  most  obtainable  of  the  three  S-mint  issues  and  in  fairly 
typical  condition  for  a  ‘56-S.  Faint  hairline  scratches  are  noticed  in 
the  right  obverse  field. 

5977  1857  XF  40  Cleaned.  Slightly  finer  by  degree  of  wear,  but  numerous 
light  marks  in  the  fields  are  amplified  by  the  cleaning. 

5978  1857  XF  45.  Showing  moderate  amounts  of  rubbing  on  the  high- 
points  and  in  the  fields  with  no  distracting  post-striking  impair¬ 
ments.  This  is  a  pleasing  example  of  this  somewhat  nondescript,  if 
not  common,  date  from  the  1850s. 

5979  1857  MS  60.  An  underrated  issue  in  mint  state,  with  choice  and 
better  examples  virtually  unknown.  This  is  a  fully  lustrous  example 
that  lacks  the  sometimes  seen  die  striations,  but  does  show  faint  die 
clashing  on  both  sides. 

5980  1857-S  VF  25  Small  Reverse  Scratch.  When  found,  the  1857-S 
three  is  invariably  well  worn  and  most  often  does  not  exceed  VF 
condition.  This  is  an  original,  solid  VF  example  with  reddish-violet 
patina  surrounding  the  devices  and  a  small  X  to  the  right  of  the  3  in 
the  denomination. 

5981  1858  AU  50  Small  Reverse  Scratch.  Business  strike  production 
dropped  to  a  mere  2,133  pieces  in  1858  and  most  survivors  of  this 
scarce  three  fall  into  the  VF  and  XF  categories.  The  surfaces  here 
are  well  detailed  and  offer  a  great  deal  of  remaining  luster,  particu¬ 
larly  about  the  obverse  lettering.  A  small  X  is  located  in  the  same 
position  and  nearly  identical  in  size  to  the  X  on  the  VF  ‘57-S. 

5982  1859  AU  58.  Virtually  complete  luster,  with  subtle  die  clashing  in 
both  obverse  and  reverse  fields.  Not  particularly  scarce  when  com¬ 
pared  to  other  three-dollar  issues,  but  still  a  difficult  coin  to  locate 
in  borderline  uncirculated  condition. 

5983  1860  XF  40.  One  of  the  more  available  three-dollar  issues  from  this 
decade,  despite  a  business  strike  mintage  of  just  7,036  coins.  The 
surfaces  are  a  bright  yellow-gold  and  tinged  in  coppery-red  patina, 
with  strong  highpoint  definition. 

5984  1860-S  XF  40.  The  final  S-mint  in  the  series  and  a  scarce  7,000 
mintage  issue,  with  over  a  third  of  that  number  melted  as  under¬ 
weight  in  1869.  Roughly  a  median  grade  for  a  ‘60-S,  although  very 
few  pieces  exist  in  AU  and  better  grades.  This  coin  exhibits  even 
wear  and  mostly  clean  surfaces  that  are  tinted  a  light  rose. 

5985  1860-S  XF  45.  Even  finer  quality  and,  in  fact,  a  borderline  AU 
1860-S,  a  condition  that  is  very  desirable  on  this  typically  well  worn 
San  Francisco  product.  The  surfaces  are  a  light  golden  color  and 
offer  enough  luster  to  give  this  coin  strong  consideration  above  the 
XF  level.  A  tiny  planchet  streaks  angle  down  from  the  right  side  of 
the  wreath. 

5986  1861  XF  45.  A  popular  Civil  War  era  issue,  one  of  just  5,959  pieces 
struck  for  circulation  and  just  about  on  par  with  the  average  grade 
encountered.  Still  lustrous  with  numerous  light  blemishes  in  the 
fields. 

5987  1862  XF  45.  A  popular  date,  for  obvious  historical  reasons,  and  an 
issue  of  some  scarcity.  With  a  mintage  of  5,750  pieces,  circulated 
coins  are  available,  but  certainly  not  in  great  supply.  This  piece 
exhibits  bright  luster  and  a  strong  strike,  but  is  hampered  by  a  few 
bothersome  field  marks. 

5988  1863  AU  50.  Another  briefly  minted  three,  from  a  mintage  of  5,000 
business  strikes.  Light  in  color  and  lustrous,  with  clash  marks,  as 
usual,  seen  in  both  the  obverse  and  reverse  fields. 

5989  1864  XF  40  Polished.  Only  occasionally  found  in  circulated  grades, 
as  business  strike  production  was  reduced  even  more  to  just  2,630 
pieces.  This  coin  exhibits  the  sharpness  of  an  AU,  hut  has  been 
downgraded  due  to  its  unnatural  brightness.  Numerous  tiny  marks  in 
the  fields  are  seemingly  magnified  amid  wispy  hairlines. 


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Extremely  Scarce  1865  XF  45  Three-Dollar 


Popular  1873  Closed  3 


5990  1865  XF  45.  Of  the  many  scarce  issues  in  the  three-dollar  series, 
the  1865  is  certainly  among  the  most  elusive  and  is  a  date  that 
matches  a  low  mintage  (1,140  business  strikes)  with  a  modest  sur- 
vival  ratio.  They  are  rarely  found  in  any  condition,  hut  are  almost 
invariably  XF  or  AU  grade  when  located,  although  a  handful  of 
choice  mint  state  pieces  are  known.  The  specimen  offered  here  is  a 
former  prooflike  that  still  keeps  a  glimmer  of  reflectiveness  about 
the  devices.  There  is  hardly  a  distraction  to  be  found,  either  obvious 
or  trivial,  so  the  overall  appeal  for  an  XF  could  not  be  greater. 

5991  1866  AU  50.  Yet  another  low  mintage  three-dollar,  one  of  a  mere 
4,000  pieces  struck  for  commerce.  Bright  overall  and  retaining  an 
appealing  semi-reflective  finish  in  the  protected  areas,  with  ample 
highpoint  detail. 

5992  1867  AU  50  Obverse  Struck  Through.  Quite  similar  in  both 
mintage  and  scarcity  to  the  1864,  from  a  business  strike  production 
of  2,600  pieces.  This  piece  is  slightly  reflective  and  was  struck  with  a 
piece  of  foreign  matter  on  the  die  that  extends  from  the  field  at  the 
tip  of  Liberty’s  nose  to  the  border  at  6  o’clock. 

5993  1868  AU  50  Cleaned.  Lightly  hairlined  with  scattered  marks  on 
both  sides.  Despite  the  cleaning,  this  piece  still  has  a  pleasing 
appearance  and  is  tied  with  the  1860  as  the  most  obtainable  date 
from  this  decade  from  a  business  strike  mintage  of  4,850  coins. 

5994  1868  AU  58.  Bright  golden  surfaces  with  modest  prooflike  qualities 
add  to  its  overall  appeal.  If  an  issue  from  the  1860s  can  be  consid¬ 
ered  obtainable  in  a  grade  that  approaches  uncirculated,  it  is  the 
1868,  but  this  piece  is  a  notch  or  two  finer  than  the  typical  AU. 
Ex:  Beverly-Hilton  Sale  (Kagin’s,  1/75) ,  lot  762. 

5995  1869  XF  45.  The  1869  is  another  scarce  date  from  the  1860s  and  is 
typically  found  in  XF  or  AU  grades.  This  piece  exhibits  modestly 
worn  green-gold  surfaces,  with  remnants  of  semi-prooflike  luster  and 
a  good  strike. 

5996  1870  XF  40  Cleaned.  A  moderately  scarce  issue,  one  of  3,500  busi¬ 
ness  strikes  issued.  Despite  its  wispy  hairlines  and  unnatural  bright¬ 
ness,  this  richly  colored  specimen  retains  a  certain  appeal  and  is 
strongly  struck. 

5997  1871  XF  40  Obverse  Scratches.  Business  strike  production  dropped 
to  just  1,300  pieces  this  year,  although  1871s  are  found  with  almost 
the  same  frequency  as  dates  with  two  to  three  times  its  mintage, 
including  a  few  dozen  uncirculated  pieces.  The  surfaces  here  display 
even  wear  and  only  a  trio  of  hairline  scratches  to  the  left  of  the 
headdress  detract  in  any  way,  and  these  only  minimally. 

5998  1872  AU  55.  Typically  reflective,  as  are  most  survivors  from  this 
issue  of  just  2,000  business  strikes,  with  a  few  scattered  marks  on  the 
obverse  rim. 


5999  1873  Closed  3  AU  50.  One  of  the  rarest  three-dollar  issues  as  a 
business  strike  and  certainly  the  most  mysterious,  as  no  official 
records  indicate  the  striking  of  an  1873  (closed  or  open)  for  com¬ 
merce.  When  seen,  the  typical  1873  Closed  3  exhibits  light  wear 
and  sparkling  prooflikeness  in  the  fields,  qualities  that  match  this 
specimen  to  a  tee.  A  couple  of  faint  hairline  scratches  are  barely 
mentionable,  with  the  most  serious  being  just  below  the  first  T  in 
STATES  connecting  with  the  lower  bead  on  the  headband. 

6000  1874  XF  45.  Some  luster  still  shows  on  this  sharply  struck  example. 

6001  1874  AU  58.  Bright  luster  and  yellow-gold  color  with  only  a  hint  of 
friction  separating  this  lovely  piece  from  mint  state.  Well  struck 
except  for  the  bow  on  the  wreath. 

6002  1874  AU  58.  There  is  a  slight  amount  of  friction  on  each  side,  pre¬ 
venting  a  mint  state  classification. 

6003  1877  XF  40  Brushed,  Polished.  After  a  two-year  hiatus  when  only 
proof  three-dollar  pieces  were  struck,  a  small  mintage  of  1 ,468  busi¬ 
ness  strikes  were  issued  in  1877,  a  year  associated  with  reduced  pro¬ 
duction  of  all  but  silver  issues.  Unlike  other  dates  in  the  series  with 
similar  and  even  smaller  mintages,  the  1877  is  a  genuine  rarity  in  all 
grades.  This  example  has  been  treated  rather  harshly  in  its  past,  but 
does  not  appear  to  have  been  used  in  jewelry  and  would  affordably 
fill  in  a  very  difficult  slot  in  the  popular  three-dollar  gold  series. 

6004  1878  AU  58.  Only  modestly  abraded,  the  surfaces  have  a  medium 
orange-gold  color  and  are  subdued  in  their  brilliance. 

6005  1878  MS  61.  A  sharply  struck  type  coin,  with  shimmering  luster  and 
no  seriously  detracting  marks. 


Session  Two  •  Thursday,  September  1 1,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


txVo  1879  AU  50.  A  popular,  heavily  hoarded  issue,  the  majority  of  sur- 
\  ivmg  examples  comprised  of  mint  -.tate  coins,  from  a  brief  (  3,000) 
business  strike  mintage.  This  is  one  of  a  very  small  quantity  of  1879s 
that  savs  any  appreciable  wear,  and  like  virtually  all  pieces  is  notice¬ 
ably  prooflike. 

8007  1880  AU  58.  Just  the  slightest  friction  precludes  a  mint  state  rating. 

A  mere  1,000  business  strikes  were  released  this  year,  but,  like  the 
1879,  a  fairly  substantial  quantity  was  saved  before  entering  com¬ 
merce. 

6008  1881  XF  40  Polished.  A  popular  and  elusive  issue,  the  1881  has  the 
lowest  official  mintage  (delivery  of  the  1873  Closed  3  does  not  show 
up  on  official  mint  records)  in  the  series  with  only  500  pieces  struck, 
and  is  one  of  the  four  rarest  Philadelphia  business  strikes.  We  have 
had  the  good  fortune  to  offer  at  least  one  1881  three  in  each  of  our 
Signature  Sales  in  this  calendar  year.  The  surfaces  are  basically 
mark-free  and  have  seen  only  a  small  amount  of  wear,  with  a  mix¬ 
ture  of  polishing  and  prooflikeness  in  the  fields. 

6009  1882  XF  40  Cleaned.  2  Over  High  2,  Breen-6396.  One  of  just  1,500 
pieces  minted,  with  a  relatively  high  number  of  better  grade  pieces 
extant.  This  is  one  of  the  more  worn  1882s  we  have  seen,  but  a  coin 
that  still  retains  some  prooflike  qualities  in  the  protected  areas. 

6010  1882  AU  55  Cleaned.  This  piece  is  typical  for  the  issue  being  gener¬ 
ally  well  struck  with  minimal  abrasions.  Both  sides  are  somewhat 
dull  from  the  cleaning. 

6011  1883  VF  20.  As  an  issue,  the  1883  not  only  has  one  of  the  lowest 
mintages  in  the  series  with  only  900  pieces  struck,  but  it  is  an 
absolute  rarity  as  well.  Unlike  the  1 880,  that  has  a  comparable 
mintage,  the  1883  was  not  as  widely  hoarded  and  a  reasonable  per¬ 
centage  seems  to  have  entered  circulation  for  a  brief  time.  This 
example  must  have  circulated  for  many  years,  perhaps  as  a  pocket 
piece,  and  it  displays  much  reddish  color  on  the  reverse. 

6012  1884  AU  50  Obverse  Scratches.  The  mintage  of  the  1884  (1,000 
pieces)  is  identical  to  the  1880  and,  like  that  date,  very  few  appear 
to  have  circulated.  There  is  just  enough  wear  on  this  piece  to  break 
the  semi-reflective  luster  in  the  fields,  and  a  series  of  hairline 
scratches  to  the  left  of  the  portrait  prove  to  be  its  most  serious  dis¬ 
traction. 

6013  1885  XF  40  Mount  Removed,  Polished.  Once  used  in  jewelry,  an 
uncommon  fate  for  this  scarce  issue  of  just  801  business  strikes.  The 
surfaces  are  a  bright  green-gold  and  show  more  wear  than  the  typi¬ 
cal  example. 

6014  1886  AU  50.  The  first  of  two  AU  examples  of  this  scarce  1880s 
issue  and  a  coin  with  deep  prooflike  qualities  about  the  devices  that 
give  it  the  appearance  of  an  impaired  proof.  It  is,  however,  a  busi¬ 
ness  strike  and  a  very  flashy  one  for  the  grade. 

6015  1886  AU  50.  A  scarce  and  often  overlooked  issue  in  the  three -dol¬ 
lar  series.  Only  1 ,000  pieces  were  issued  as  business  strikes,  and  rarer 
in  mint  state  than  all  the  other  dates  from  the  1880s  except  the 
1881.  Modest  signs  of  circulation  can  be  seen  on  this  pleasing  exam¬ 
ple  and  the  surfaces  still  retain  much  of  the  original  prootlike  bril¬ 
liance. 

6016  1887  XF  45.  Once  mildly  prooflike,  with  flashes  of  its  former  bril¬ 
liance  in  the  protected  areas.  Business  strike  issuance  was  raised  to 
6,000  coins  in  1887,  but  relatively  few  are  seen  in  circulated  grades. 

6017  1887  MS  60  Reverse  Scratched.  Dazzling  prooflike  hrilli  ance  and 
bordering  on  select  quality,  save  for  a  cluster  of  tiny  digs  between 
the  3  and  the  first  L  in  DOLLARS. 

6018  1888  VF  20.  Noticeably  worn  on  the  highpoints,  but  still  retaining 
glimpses  of  luster. 

6019  1888  VF  20.  A  bright  coin  with  even  wear  over  each  side  that 
shows  no  untoward  surface  blemishes. 

6020  1889  AU  50.  Sharply  detailed  with  generous  amounts  of  prooflike 
luster  on  the  reverse.  There  is  a  small  scratch  near  the  reverse  bor¬ 
der  at  9  o'clock.  Final  year  of  the  denomination  and  one  of  just 
2,300  pieces  struck. 

6021  I  H8L>  AU  58  Cleaned.  Sharply  detailed  with  the  usual  prooflike  sur¬ 
face  and  wispy  obverse  hairlines.  This  scarcer,  final  year  product 
most  likely  never  reached  circulation,  hut  has  been  assessed  conser¬ 
vatively  because  of  the  cleaning. 

hr  Beverly -Hilton  Sale  (Kagm’s,  1/75),  lot  763. 


EARLY  HALF  EAGLE 

6022  1811  AU  50  Repaired,  Polished.  Small  5,  B.  1-B.  Evenly  and  wel 
detailed,  showing  only  the  slightest  weakness  on  the  eagle’s  left 
wingtip.  The  surfaces  are  bright,  although  not  blindingly  so,  from  i 
calculated  polishing  following  the  removal  of  graffiti  in  the  fields. 

CLASSIC  HALF  EAGLES 

6023  1834  Plain  4  XF  45.  Bright  overall  with  some  of  the  original 
prooflike  finish  still  in  evidence.  Softly  struck  in  the  centers. 

6024  1838-C  VF  30  Mount  Removed,  Polished.  An  extremely  scarct 
Charlotte  five,  with  added  popularity  as  the  first  C-mint  of  thi> 
denomination  and  obverse  mintmark.  A  mount  has  been  crudely 
removed  from  the  reverse  leaving  a  curious  blank  area  at  the  bot¬ 
tom.  Both  sides  have  been  lightly  polished.  One  of  just  1 7, 1 7S 
pieces  struck  and  the  second  rarest  Classic  Head  half  eagle. 

6025  1838-C  VF  30  Light  Surface  Marks.  Still  nice  appearing,  with  hint; 
of  luster  near  the  stars  and  other  devices.  The  obverse  has  several 
shallow  indentations,  probably  just  from  heavy  circulation,  anc 
these  are  not  too  detracting.  A  rare  coin  that  served  its  purpose:  ii 
circulated. 

6026  1838-D  VF  20  Whizzed.  A  heavily  worn  example  of  this  scarce  issut 
with  unnaturally  bright  surfaces. 

6027  1838-D  VF  35  Scratched,  Cleaned.  Bright  yellow-gold  color  overal 
from  being  cleaned.  But  turn  it  over  and  one  cannot  help  but  cringe 
at  the  sight  of  the  large,  deep  X  scratched  into  the  field  above  the 
eagle’s  right  wing. 


Scratched  1838-D  Half  Eagle 


6028  1838-D  XF  40  Scratches.  The  bright  surfaces  of  this  scarce  Classic 
five  show  a  significant  reddish  accent  of  color  on  each  side.  Both 
the  left  and  right  obverse  fields  have  unfortunately  been  marred  by 
large  X-shaped  scratches. 

LIBERTY  HALF  EAGLES 

6029  1839-C  VF  35.  A  rare  and  valuable  date  that  is  of  great  significance 
to  collectors  because  not  only  is  the  mintmark  placed  on  the 
obverse,  but  it  is  also  representative  of  a  one-year  type.  The  obverse 
is  subtly  different  from  the  later  “Head  of  1840”  coins,  giving  thi: 
and  the  other  two  1839  issues  a  unique  status.  Two  very  minor  pin- 
scratches,  one  on  either  side  of  the  C  mintmark.  Comparatively 
clean  for  the  grade  with  no  significant  bagmarks  or  other  problems 
Scarce. 

6030  1839-C  XF  40  Brushed.  Well  defined  for  the  grade,  the  surfaces 
were  harshly  brushed  at  one  time. 

6031  1839-D  Very  Good  10  Damaged,  evenly  worn  with  some  light  bul 
noticeable  digs  in  the  fields;  and  an  1843-D  Fine  12  Obverse 
Scratch,  another  example  of  even  wear  with  a  horizontal  scratch 
running  from  the  jaw  to  star  eleven.  (Total:  2  coins) 

6032  No  lot. 

60  3  3  1840-D  XF  40  Cleaned.  A  date  that  is  scarce  in  all  grades,  this 

coin  exhibits  signs  of  normal  wear  with  a  few  slightly  heavier  abr.i 
sions  present  on  the  obverse.  Some  luster  still  shows  on  both  side; 
despite  the  cleaning,  and  the  coin  is  well  struck. 

60  34  I841-C  Fine  15.  Well  worn  with  a  couple  of  field  marks  on  the 

reverse.  Still,  a  pleasing  example  of  this  scarce  date. 


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Rare  1842-C  Small  Date  Five-Dollar 


5035  1  842-C  Small  Date  VF  30.  This  key  issue  in  the  C-mint  half  eagle 

series  shows  a  number  of  small  pinscratch  marks  in  the  obverse 
fields  that  do  not  detract  from  the  coin’s  overall  appearance.  A  rare 
opportunity  for  the  Charlotte  gold  specialist. 


5036  1842-C  Large  Date  VF  25  Damaged.  A  rare  issue  in  its  own  right, 

although  overshadowed  by  its  Small  Date  counterpart.  This  piece 
shows  some  evidence  of  the  often-seen  softness  of  central  details.  A 
small  “X”  has  been  cut  into  the  planchet  above  Liberty’s  head. 

503  7  1  842-D  Small  DateVF  20  Polished;  and  an  1842-D  Small  Date  Fine 

15  Ex:  Jewelry,  Polished.  Two  slightly  impaired  examples  of  this 
scarce  Dahlonega  issue.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5038  1843-D  Fine  15  Mounts  Removed;  1844-D  VF  20  Mount  Removed, 

Polished;  and  an  1844-D  VF  30  Possible  Mount  Removed,  Rim 
Filed.  Three  scarce  Dahlonega  half  eagles  with  strong  detail  for  the 
grades  indicated  and  minimally  distracting  small  problems.  (Total:  3 
coins) 

>039  1843-D  Fine  15  Cleaned.  A  coin  well-worn  by  its  use  in  trade. 

>040  1843-D  VF  20.  One  of  the  more  available  Dahlonega  half  eagles, 

this  piece  has  bright  surfaces,  and  is  well  struck.  The  detail  is  superi¬ 
or  for  the  grade,  particularly  on  the  reverse. 

>041  1843-D  VF  30  Cleaned.  A  well  struck  example  showing  much 

detail. 


6043  1844-D  VG  8  Obverse  Digs,  Reverse  Brushed,  three  small  digs  at  12 
o’clock  on  the  obverse  and  a  small  brush  mark  on  the  shield;  and  an 
1845-D  Fine  12  Obverse  Digs,  evenly  worn  with  one  tiny  dig  at  the 
point  of  the  nose,  and  a  second  at  the  truncation  of  the  bust.  (Total: 
2  coins) 

6044  1845-D  VG  10  Cleaned.  The  wear  and  tear  of  circulation  is  evident 
on  this  early  Dahlonega  five-dollar. 

6045  1846-D  VF  25  Scratches,  Cleaned.  A  lower  grade  example  of  this 
somewhat  scarcer  D-mint  issue.  There  are  several  distracting 
scratches,  especially  on  the  reverse. 

6046  1846-D/D  AU  50  Cheek  Tooled,  Cleaned.  A  sharply  struck  exam¬ 
ple,  still  bright  from  a  cleaning  some  time  in  the  past.  Several 
planchet  laminations  have  been  smoothed  over  on  the  cheek  of 
Liberty. 

6047  1847-C  XF  40  Polished.  This  is  considered  to  he  the  first  year  of  rel¬ 
atively  high  production  from  the  Charlotte  mint.  Since  there  are  a 
number  of  examples  known  in  VF  and  XF,  this  issue  is  most  often 
used  as  a  type  coin.  Softly  struck  on  the  highpoints,  there  are 
numerous  small  abrasions  scattered  about,  the  most  prominent  one 
being  in  the  field  under  the  eagle’s  right  wing.  Bright  surfaces  from 
the  cleaning. 

6048  1847-C  XF  45  Reverse  Scratch.  A  coin  with  lots  of  original  luster 
and  with  claims  to  AU.  A  light  “X”  can  be  seen  on  the  reverse. 

6049  1847-D  VF  30  Cleaned.  A  medium  grade  example  that  shows  no 
other  mentionable  problems  other  than  having  been  cleaned  once 
upon  a  time. 

6050  1848-C  XF  40.  A  scarcer  issue  than  the  mintage  of  64,472  pieces 
would  suggest,  especially  in  better  grades.  A  bit  softly  struck  on  the 
highpoints  of  the  design,  the  fields  show  myriad  small  abrasions, 
none  of  which  are  singularly  distracting.  An  attractive  example. 

6051  1848-C  AU  50  Brushed.  The  results  of  a  light  brushing  can  he  seen 
in  the  field.  Liberty  has  suffered  a  small  cut  on  her  chin. 

6052  1849-C  Fine  12  Puncture  on  Reverse,  one  of  the  most  common 
Charlotte  half  eagles,  there  is  a  puncture  wound  on  the  reverse  over 
the  eagle;  and  an  1849-C  Fine  12,  a  well  worn  example.  (Total:  2 
coins) 

6053  1849-C  VF  30  Brushed.  Made  more  affordable  by  brushing. 


Sea  Salvaged  1849-D  Rarity 


6054  1849-D  AU  55  Sea  Salvaged.  Possibly  even  Mint  State  it  not  for 

the  seawater  effect.  Not  only  is  this  a  rare  date,  but  in  this  grade  it  is 
a  condition  rarity  and  one  of  the  finer  pieces  known.  Well  struck 
with  virtually  no  softness  in  the  centers,  an  unusual  trait  for  this 
issue.  The  surfaces  are  slightly  porous  (under  magnification)  as  a 
result  of  having  been  immersed  in  salt  water  for  many  years.  Still,  a 
desirable  example  of  Southern  gold  that  is  worthy  of  a  premium  bid. 


6055  1850-C  VF  20  Cleaned.  The  ‘50-C  is  one  of  the  more  commonly 
encountered  C-mint  fives.  In  this  grade  it  represents  an  excellent 
value  for  the  more  budget-minded  type  collector.  Both  sides  are 
abnormally  bright  from  the  cleaning  process. 

6056  1851-D  Fine  15  Obverse  Scratches;  1852-D  Fine  12  Mount 
Removed,  Cleaned;  and  an  1857-D  VF  20  Mounts  Removed,  Heat 
Damaged.  Three  more  examples  with  slight  problems  from  this  pop¬ 
ular  Southern  mint.  (Total:  3  coins) 


>042  1843-D  AU  50  Brushed.  One  of  the  more  available  Dahlonega 

issues,  this  piece  has  extremely  sharp  detail  and  may  have  been  mint 
state  before  the  unfortunate  brushing. 


6057  1852-D  VF  20  Cleaned.  One  of  the  more  frequently  encountered 

Dahlonega  fives,  this  piece  has  a  great  deal  of  detail  tor  the  grade 
and  still  displays  some  luster  despite  a  light  cleaning.  Portions  of  the 
reverse  rim  appear  somewhat  “moth  eaten,”  undoubtedly  from  the 
Philadelphia  mint’s  practice  of  sending  its  reject  dies  to  the  branch 
mints. 


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6058  1  s  S 2-D  VF  30  l  Kimuged,  Cleaned.  Some  field  damage  shows  on  the 
obverse  of  this  more  frequently  encountered  D-rmnt  halt  eagle;  both 
sides  have  been  cleaned. 

6059  1852-D  XF  40  Cleaned.  Bright  yellow  in  color,  this  D-nnnt  five-dol- 
lar  was  cleaned  some  years  ago. 


6069  186 1  -C  Fine  12  Cleaned.  No  real  problems,  just  even,  honest  wear 

Retoning  around  the  perimeter  with  coppery-gold  colors.  A  rare  and 
sought-after  issue  from  this  final  run  of  coinage  from  the  Charlotte 
Mint. 

First  Year  CC  Five  Dollar 


Sea  Salvaged  1853-C  Five 


6060  1853-C  MS  60  Sea  Salvaged,  Scratched.  Almost  certainly  recov¬ 

ered  from  a  Civil  War  Confederate  shipwreck  that  was  salvaged  in 
the  early  1970s.  This  small  hoard  consisted  of  Charlotte  and 
Dahlonega  half  eagles  dated  1852  to  1855.  Thought  to  be  “com¬ 
mon”  by  Charlotte  half  eagle  standards,  this  date  is  actually  a  bit 
underrated.  This  coin  never  circulated,  but  has  the  familiar  “saltwa¬ 
ter”  matte-like  appearance  of  similar  ocean  recovered  hoards.  Minor 
pinscratches  are  noted  on  the  obverse,  in  both  fields,  and  one  on 
the  reverse  near  the  arrowheads.  Likely  in  the  best  dozen  known, 
including  the  few  other  saltwater  examples  located  in  the  same 
wreck. 


6061  1854-D  VF  20  Rim  Filed,  Brushed,  bright  and  evenly  worn,  with 

softness  beyond  wear  on  the  eagle’s  neck  and  feather  tips  below;  and 
an  1857-D  VF  20  Polished,  a  scarcer  Dahlonega  five,  one  of  just 
1 7,046  pieces  struck,  made  affordable  by  its  uncertifiable  brightness. 
(Total:  2  coins) 


AU  55  1854-D  Five-Dollar 


6062  1854-D  AU  55  Digs.  Well  struck  with  orange-gold  color  and  good 

remaining  luster.  There  are,  however,  several  cosmetically  tragic 
digs  on  the  face  and  neck  of  Liberty  and  on  into  the  left  obverse 
field. 


6070  1870-CC  Fine  15.  A  very  rare  Carson  City  issue,  from  a  mintage  ol 
just  7,675  pieces,  with  an  average  grade  lower  than  that  of  any  othei 
coin  in  the  series.  This  is  a  pleasing  coin  for  the  grade  with  an  ever 
wear  pattern  and  no  obvious  or  distracting  problems. 

6071  1871-CC  VF  30  Ex:  Jewelry.  A  well  buffed  specimen. 

6072  1872-CC  VG  8.  A  coin  worn  from  honest  circulation,  but  otherwise 
attractive. 


6063  1855-C  AU  50  Cleaned.  A  very  scarce  issue  that  is  extremely  rare 
above  XF.  Unfortunately,  the  surfaces  have  been  harshly  cleaned  at 
one  time  resulting  in  a  large  quantity  of  visible  hairlines.  Well 
struck  for  a  Charlotte-mint  half  eagle. 

6064  1855-D  VF  35  Polished.  This  D-minr  five-dollar  is  unnaturally 
bright. 

6065  1856-C  VF  20  Cleaned.  A  scarcer  Charlotte  issue  from  a  mintage  of 
i  mly  28,457  pieces  that,  when  available,  most  often  grades  VF  to 
low-end  AU.  This  piece  is  quite  dull  from  the  harsh  cleaning. 

6066  1856-C  AU  50  Cleaned.  A  very  scarce  Charlotte  half  eagle  that  is 
in  important  condition  rarity  as  well,  hardly  ever  being  seen  above 
XL  This  piece  is  well  defined  in  all  areas  including  the  eagle’s  leg 
hut  ,hows  i  number  of  marks  on  the  obverse.  Moderately  hairlined. 

6067  IM58-D  VF  30  Cleaned.  Not  displaying  the  often-seen  planchet 
irregularities  this  issue  is  known  for. 

(a  66  1859-D  VF  20  Cleaned.  A  clean  (and  cleaned)  example  of  this 

narcer  issue  with  lovely  original  golden  patina. 


Well  Worn  1873-CC  Half  Eagle 


6074  I  H 7 4 . t  (  VG  8.  Light  scratches  are  most  noticeable  hehins 
Liberty's  head. 


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S07 5  1875-CC  Fine  15.  An  attractive  and  smooth  specimen,  that  may 

possibly  have  been  cleaned  long  ago. 


Attractive  1876-CC  Five-Dollar 


5076  1876-CC  VF  35.  A  sharply  detailed  coin  with  much  luster  remain¬ 
ing.  This  low  mintage  issue  is  well  above  average  for  the  grade. 

5077  1877-CC  Fine  15.  An  evenly  worn  specimen,  suffering  from  naught 
except  years  in  circulation. 


Desirable  1878-CC  Rarity 


6078  1878-CC  VF  20.  This  coin  shows  light,  even  wear  with  no  prob¬ 

lems,  making  this  rare  date  especially  desirable. 

■6079  1879-CC  Fine  15.  A  well  worn,  attractive  example  of  the  CC  half 

eagle. 

6080  1880-CC  VF  20.  A  smooth  coin  with  traces  of  luster  remaining. 

6081  1881  half  eagle  AU  50  Scratches;  1898  eagle  XF  40;  and  a  1906-S 
eagle  XF  45.  (Total:  3  coins) 

6082  1881  MS  62.  Soft  luster,  typical  of  the  P-mints  of  the  era,  yet  well 
struck. 

6083  1881/0  XF  45  Cleaned.  This  popular  overdate  is  rarely  located  any 
finer  and  the  present  piece  is  quite  choice  with  some  luster  remain¬ 
ing.  This  is  an  early  die  state  with  the  error  showing  plainly. 

6084  1881 -CC  VF  25.  Much  luster  remains  despite  many  years  of  honest 
circulation.  A  sharper  coin  than  might  he  expected  for  the  grade. 

6085  1881-S  MS  63.  Sharply  defined  in  all  areas  with  good  color  and  lus¬ 
ter. 

6086  1882  MS  62.  Satiny  and  original,  with  most  of  the  small  contact 
marks  in  the  fields  hidden  by  light  orange  toning. 

6087  1882-CC  VF  20.  The  strike  may  be  a  little  soft,  but  luster  clings  to 
the  stars  despite  extensive  years  in  the  channels  of  commerce. 

6088  1883-CC  VF  20  Damaged.  The  planchet  appears  slightly  buckled, 
with  a  heavy  rim  nick  in  evidence. 

6089  1884-CC  Fine  12.  A  well-worn  coin,  but  one  that  is  delightfully 
problem-free. 

6090  1886-S  MS  60,  sharply  struck  with  soft  luster;  1886-S  MS  60,  ditto, 
with  deep  gold  tones;  and  a  1900  MS  61,  strong  strike,  good  luster, 
and  a  few  scattered  bagmarks.  (Total:  3  coins) 

6091  1886-S  MS  61 .  Bright  and  lustrous  with  a  fine  strike. 

6092  1890-CC  VF  35.  Generous  luster  remains,  hut  this  delightful  coin 
shows  perhaps  a  bit  too  much  wear  to  he  graded  XF. 

6093  1891 -CC  VF  20.  A  well  worn  coin,  hut  one  that  still  retains  a  lus¬ 
trous  quality. 


6094  1892-CC  VF  30.  A  sharply  struck  coin  with  luster  still  to  be  found 
around  the  devices. 

6095  1892-CC  MS  60.  Well  struck  with  numerous  small  abrasions  that 
account  for  the  grade. 

6096  1893-CC  VF  20  Cleaned.  A  coin  that  is  slightly  off-color  from 
cleaning,  but  one  that  will  attract  much  interest  as  the  last  CC  five. 

6097  1899  MS  63.  Razor  sharp  and  displaying  an  intense  satiny  brilliance 
throughout. 

6098  1906-D  MS  63.  A  scarcer  half  eagle  (first  Denver  mint  issue), 
exhibiting  a  bold  strike  and  good  luster  for  the  grade. 

6099  1908  MS  64  Light  Cleaning.  An  exceptionally  blemish-free  final 
year  issue,  save  for  a  small  obverse  edge  bump  at  8  o’clock,  framed  in 
olive-gold  patina. 

6100  1908  MS  64-  Fully  struck  with  bright  mint  luster. 

INDIAN  HALF  EAGLES 

6101  1908-D  MS  62.  Remarkably  clean  on  the  obverse  with  just  a  few 
minor  marks  in  the  reverse  fields.  Well  struck  with  pleasing  reddish 
overtones. 

6102  1909-D  MS  61.  The  most  common  five-dollar  Indian  in  the  various 
mint  state  grades  and,  as  such,  a  suitable  type  coin  candidate. 
Lustrous  and  well  defined. 

6103  1915-S  AU  50.  A  modestly  circulated  example  of  this  scarcer  date 
in  the  five-dollar  Indian  series. 

6104  1916-S  MS  62.  Bright,  rose-tinted  surfaces  with  only  a  few  inconse¬ 
quential  surface  marks  and  the  immediate  appearance  of  a  higher 
grade.  The  final  and  most  affordable  of  the  S-rnint  Indian  half 
eagles  in  mint  state. 

EARLY  EAGLES 


Bright  AU  1800  Eagle,  An  Underrated  Rarity 


6105  1800  AU  55  Cleaned.  B.  1-A.  The  only  variety  of  the  year  and  an 

often  overlooked  early  eagle,  from  a  mintage  of  only  5,999  pieces. 
The  scarcity  of  1800  tens  might  he  attributed  to  the  early  breakage 
of  the  obverse  die,  with  the  normal  obverse  cracks  also  seen  about 
the  margins  on  this  example.  This  piece  is  a  bit  softly  defined  on  the 
obverse,  particularly  on  the  denticles  to  the  left  of  the  first  few  stars, 
while  the  reverse  is  well  brought  up  with  especially  strong  details  on 
the  breast  of  the  eagle.  Adjustment  marks  are  visible  at  the  left 
periphery  and  on  the  second  cloud  from  the  right.  Quite  lustrous, 
even  without  the  relatively  light  cleaning,  and  very  much  resem¬ 
bling  a  mint  state  coin  on  the  reverse. 


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Lustrous  AU  58  1803  Eagle 


Highly  Regarded  1870-CC  Eagle 


6106  1803  AU  58.  B.  1-E.  One  of  the  two  varieties  with  large  stars  on 

the  reverse,  this  variety  is  also  characterized  by  a  light  crack  through 
the  tops  of  LI(BERTY).  Still  bright  and  retaining  most  of  the  luster 
of  a  mint  state  coin,  there  are  few  superficial  distractions  on  this 
attractive  piece.  Each  side  shows  several  small  to  medium  sized  abra¬ 
sions,  but  the  only  ones  worthy  of  mention  are  in  the  right  obverse 
field  below  the  TY  of  LIBERTY,  and  on  the  reverse  a  scratch 
extends  from  the  base  of  the  N  in  UNITED  to  just  below  the  left 
end  of  the  scroll.  Also,  a  couple  of  faint  adjustment  marks  are  noted 
at  the  top  of  the  cap  and  again  at  the  base  of  the  bust  of  Liberty. 
Rich  green-gold  color  overall  with  just  a  hint  of  light  reddish  pati¬ 
na.  (See  Color  Photo) 


LIBERTY  EAGLES 

6107  1841  VF  20,  evenly  worn  with  scant  traces  of  mint  luster  remaining; 

and  an  1842  VF  20,  well  defined  and  showing  even  more  luster  than 
the  previous  piece  and  suggesting  a  higher  grade,  a  large  die  is  seen 
crack  on  the  reverse  from  6  o’clock  to  1 1  o’clock.  (Total:  2  coins) 

61  OH  1849  XF  40  Cleaned.  Soft,  golden  color  with  an  appearance  similar 
to  a  sea  salvaged  gold  piece. 

6109  1849  AU  50  Cleaned.  A  heavily  hagmarked  specimen  with  traces  of 

dirt  around  the  devices  suggesting  it  may  have  been  buried  at  one 
time. 


6110  1870-CC  VF  20.  The  ‘70-CC  ten-dollar,  while  minted  in  greater 

numbers  than  six  other  CC  eagles,  boasts  the  lowest  total  number 
and  average  grade  of  survivors  from  the  popular  Nevada  mint.  As 
such,  it  is  among  the  most  famous  and  difficult  of  all  Carson  City 
gold  issues.  The  example  offered  here  is  just  about  on  par  with  the 
typical,  well  worn  ‘70-CC  and  displays  pale  golden  color  overall. 
Except  for  a  dig  on  the  neck  and  an  ancient  scratch  below  the 
eagle’s  left  wing  (facing),  this  piece  suffers  only  from  the  normal 
(but  numerous)  contact  marks. 


Choice  VF  1873-CC  Ten-Dollar 


6111  1873-CC  VF  30.  While  not  quite  in  the  same  category  as  the 

1870-CC  just  offered,  this  is  an  elusive  Carson  City  ten-dollar  that 
is  one  of  the  great  condition  rarities  in  the  series  as  well.  The  1873- 
CC  has  been  well  known  to  collectors  as  a  rarity  for  many  years, 
inspired  not  only  by  its  lack  of  availability,  but  also  by  its  small 
mintage  of  only  4,543  pieces.  The  Winter/Cutler  reference  Gold 
Coins  of  the  Old  West  estimates  that  as  few  as  50-60  coins  exist  today 
in  all  grades.  This  piece  is  less  abraded  than  the  vast  majority  of  CC 
gold  and  still  quite  lustrous  for  a  VF  coin.  Both  sides  exhibit  attrac¬ 
tive  reddish  patina  in  the  protected  areas. 


Scarce  1879-CC  Eagle 


6112  1879-CC  VF  20  Polished.  Thi  s  piece  shows  surprisingly  strong 
peripheral  details,  but  is  noticeably  worn.  The  only  complaint  ot 
note  is  evidence  that  both  sides  have  been  harshly  cleaned.  Still,  an 
extremely  rare  CC  eagle. 

61 1 3  1881  XF  40;  1908  ten-dollar  XF  40  Cleaned,  Reverse  Rim  Cut;  and 
an  1888-S  twenty-dollar  XF  40.  (Total:  3  coins) 

61  14  1881-S  MS  61,  Irosty  and  lustrous;  1899  MS  61,  ample  luster;  and 

an  1899-S  MS  61,  lustrous  with  evidence  ot  die  polishing  on  the 
reverse.  (Total:  3  coins) 


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LIBERTY  DOUBLE  EAGLES 


16115  1897'0  MS  62.  The  ‘97-0  is  a  scarce  date,  hut  not  a  particularly 
noteworthy  one  unless  a  mint  state  coin  is  sought.  In  uncirculated 
condition  this  issue  is  more  difficult  than  any  of  the  other  O-mints 
from  the  1890s  except  the  1894-0.  This  is  a  fully  struck  coin  that 
has  medium  orange-gold  color  and  satiny  mint  luster  with  only 
slight  surface  imperfections. 

16116  1901  MS  62.  Fully  struck  with  bright  yellow-gold  color. 

16117  1901 -S  MS  62.  Bright,  cartwheel  luster  with  repunching  on  the  1  of 
the  date  and  evidence  of  strike  doubling  on  the  reverse. 

16118  1901-S  MS  63.  Deeply  lustrous  and  just  a  few  minor  field  marks  on 
the  reverse  from  choice  quality. 

J  6 1 19  1901-S  MS  63  Reverse  Cleaned.  Select  and  typically  flashy,  being 

hampered  by  an  isolated  patch  of  hairlines  about  the  lower  half  of 
the  eagle. 

:  6120  1901-S  MS  63.  Lustrous  with  no  detracting  bagmarks. 

INDIAN  EAGLES 

l  612 1  1907  No  Motto  MS  63.  A  popular  date,  and  the  first  year  of  issue  in 

the  Indian  ten-dollar  series.  This  coin  is  well  struck  and  minimally 
marked.  The  luster  is  a  bit  subdued  and  is  probably  the  grade-limit¬ 
ing  factor. 

^  6122  1908  No  Motto  MS  61;  and  a  1908  MS  60  Obverse  Scratch,  a  pair 

of  uncirculated  Indian  tens.  (Total:  2  coins) 

(6123  1910-D  XF  40,  a  smooth,  evenly  worn  example;  and  a  1914-D  AU 

50,  natural  green-gold  accents.  (Total:  2  coins) 

.  6124  1914-D  MS  63.  A  slightly  scarcer  ten-dollar  Indian  that  often  sells 

for  only  a  modest  premium  over  the  most  common  (1926  and  1932) 
issues.  Well  struck  with  light  yellow-gold  color  overall  and  few  sur¬ 
face  distractions. 

[6125  1915  MS  61.  Frosty  luster  with  numerous,  small  bagmarks. 

[6126  1926  AU  58.  An  eye  appealing,  specimen  with  good  remaining  lus¬ 

ter  and  only  a  few  inconsequential  surface  marks. 

!  6127  1926  MS  62.  Several  small  marks  on  the  cheek  account  for  the 

grade  of  this  common  date  Indian  eagle. 

6128  1932  MS  63.  Deep  reddish-orange  color  over  both  sides  with  a  cou¬ 

ple  of  mentionable  contact  marks  on  the  obverse. 


6129  1871-CC  XF  40.  The  1871-CC  is  the  second  rarest  Carson  City 

double  eagle,  being  bested  only  by  the  near  legendary  1870-CC. 
Only  17,387  pieces  were  struck  and  the  few  known  pieces  invariably 
grade  less  than  XF,  with  a  low-end  VF  being  the  norm.  This  piece 
is,  therefore,  above  average  in  terms  of  wear,  and  sharply  struck  with 
portions  of  luster  remaining. 


6130  1872-CC  VF  20  Lightly  Cleaned.  An  early  CC  double  eagle  show¬ 

ing  even  wear. 


Lustrous  1873-CC  Double  Eagle 


6131  1873-CC  AU  50.  A  fully  original  coin,  with  bright  luster. 


75 


Session  Two  •  Thursday,  September  1 1,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


High  Grade  1873-CC  Double  Eagle 


6132  1873-CC  AU  55  Brushed.  When  available,  the  low-mintage 
(22,410  pieces)  1873-CC  most  often  exhibits  at  least  modest  circu¬ 
lation,  generally  ranging  from  VF  to  a  low-end  AU.  It  is  rare  above 
that  level  and  there  are  only  a  handful  of  surviving  mint  state  coins. 
Th  is  sharply  struck  example  nearly  escaped  commerce  altogether, 
but  is  slightly  dulled  by  an  abrasive. 

6133  1874-CC  XF  40.  A  lustrous  and  well  detailed  coin,  possibly  choice. 

6134  1874-CC  AU  50.  A  moderately  scarce  CC  twenty.  Well  struck  with 
much  of  the  original  luster  remaining  in  the  fields. 

6135  1874-S  AU  50.  A  somewhat  heavily  bagmarked  obverse  with  much 
mint  luster  remaining.  One  of  the  more  common  Type  Two  double 
eagles. 

6136  1875  AU  58.  Heavily  bagmarked  on  the  obverse  with  subdued  luster 
on  this  Type  Two  double  eagle. 

6137  1875-CC  XF  40.  A  bright  CC  double  eagle  with  even  wear. 

6138  1876  AU  58.  Fully  lustrous,  but  with  a  few  too  many  light  abrasions 
to  make  the  Mint  State  grade. 

61 39  1876-CC  VF  30.  Traces  of  luster  remain  despite  circulation. 

6140  1877-CC  VF  20.  An  attractive  CC  twenty  from  the  first  decade  of 
production,  showing  only  a  few  circulation  marks. 


High  Grade  1878-CC  $20 


6141  1878-CC  XF  40  Cleaned.  A  light  cleaning  has  not  erased  the  lus¬ 
ter  or  good  details. 

6142  1879-CC  VF  20.  A  CC  twenty  showing  modest  wear,  with  some 
remaining  traces  of  luster. 

6143  1882-CC  XF  45.  Quite  a  lustrous  coin,  and  close  to  AU. 

6144  1883-CC  XF  40.  Sharp  details  and  generous  luster  around  the 
devices  are  just  two  of  the  attributes  of  this  attractive  CC  double 
eagle. 

6145  1  MK4-( .(  VF  30.  Honest  wear  with  no  impairments  from  circula¬ 
tion.  Luster  remains. 

6146  |HH5-C(  VF  20  Reverse  Cuts.  Two  small  and  shallow  cuts  are  pre¬ 
sent  at  3  o’clock  on  the  reverse. 

6147  1880-(  (  VF  30.  A  very  choice  coin  with  some  claims  to  a  higher 
grade. 

6|4J  I  ■'.O'  <  .(  VF  30  Luster  frames  the  stars  and  lettering  on  this  CC 
twenty. 


6149  1891-CC  VF  20  Cleaned.  An  affordable  example  of  this  rare  date 
CC  twenty. 

6150  1892-CC  VF  25.  An  evenly  worn  CC  twenty  that  may  possibly 
have  been  cleaned  long  ago. 

6151  1893-CC  Fine  1 5.  An  attractive  coin  that  is  simply  well-worn. 

6152  1893-S  AU  55,  well  struck  with  nearly  all  the  mint  luster  remain¬ 
ing;  and  a  1914  XF  45,  one  of  the  more  difficult  of  P-mint  Saint- 
Gaudens,  this  piece  has  a  minor  edge  bump  on  the  reverse  at  6 
o’clock  which  prevents  a  higher  grade.  (Total:  2  coins) 

6153  1893-S  MS  62.  An  original,  lustrous  coin  that  is  fully  struck  and 
minimally  abraded  for  the  grade.  A  conservative  MS  62. 

6154  1894  MS  62.  Conditionally  scarce,  this  is  a  satiny  coin  with  original 
surfaces. 

6155  1897  MS  63.  Frosty,  reddish-tinted  surfaces  with  modest  abrasions 
peppering  both  sides  of  this  satiny,  century-old  example. 

6156  1900-S  XF  45,  several  heavy  contact  marks  are  evident  on  Liberty’s 
cheek;  1908  No  Motto  AU  58,  subdued  luster  with  light  friction  on 
the  highpoints;  and  a  1914-D  AU  50,  clean  and  sharp.  (Total:  3 
coins) 

6157  1901  MS  63.  Attractive  luster,  typical  of  one  of  the  more  available 
Liberty  double  eagles. 

6158  1903  MS  63.  Sharply  defined  on  each  side  and  showing  a  few  small 
abrasions  on  the  cheek  of  Liberty. 

Ex:  Wayman  Collection  (Stack’s,  9/81),  lot  347  ■ 

6159  1904-S  XF  45.  Although  circulated,  the  surfaces  are  not  unduly 
abraded  giving  the  initial  appearance  of  a  mint  state  coin. 

6160  1904-S  MS  63.  Strong  cartwheel  luster  and  rich  golden  color. 

SAINT-GAUDENS  DOUBLE  EAGLES 


Uncirculated  High  Relief  Twenty 


6161  1907  High  Relief  MS  61  Reverse  Scratches.  Wire  Rim.  The  luster 

is  a  bit  thin,  and  this  coupled  with  a  number  of  thin  scratches  locat¬ 
ed  on  the  reverse  account  for  the  grade  of  the  coin. 


6162  1907  Arabic  Numerals  MS  63.  Lustrous,  with  no  major  marks. 

6163  1908  No  Motto  MS  62,  soft,  satiny  luster  and  minimal  abrasions; 
1924  MS  62,  satiny  luster  with  no  heavy  bagmarks;  and  a  1927  MS 
62,  with  blazing  luster  and  a  copper  spot  in  the  left  obverse  field.  A 
trio  of  attractive  Saint-Gaudens.  (Total:  3  coins) 

6164  1908  No  Motto  MS  63.  Lustrous  with  many  small  marks,  none  of 
which  are  distracting. 

6165  1908  No  Motto  MS  63.  Satiny  luster. 

6166  1909-D  MS  60.  One  of  the  lowest  mintage  Saint-Gaudens  with  only 
52,500  pieces  produced.  As  expected,  finding  Ghoice  Uncirculated 
examples  of  this  date  is  very  difficult. 

6167  1910  MS  60,  soft  golden  color  and  luster  evenly  distributed  on  a 
date  that  is  prohibitively  expensive  in  gem  condition;  and  a  1927 
MS  61,  highly  lustrous  with  great  eye  appeal  and  no  distracting 
marks.  (Total:  2  coins) 

6168  191  5-S  MS  63.  Bright  and  lustrous  with  many  minuscule  bagmarks 
and  no  major  ones. 

6169  1622  MS  63.  Well  struck  with  no  serious  marks  on  the  pleasingly 
soft,  lustrous  surfaces  |usi  a  few,  scattered  marks  keep  this  coin  from 
a  higher  grade. 


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6170  1924  MS  60,  the  appearance  of  a  much  higher  grade  hut  slight  evi¬ 
dence  of  cleaning  on  the  reverse;  and  a  1927  MS  62,  another  con¬ 
servatively  graded  piece  with  the  rich  golden  luster  typical  of  this 
date.  (Total:  2  coins) 

6171  1924  MS  61,  moderate  luster  tor  the  date;  1924  MS  62,  slightly  bet¬ 
ter  luster;  and  a  1927  MS  60,  moderate  luster.  (Total:  3  coins) 

6172  1924  MS  63.  Even  golden  color  with  no  major  marks. 

6173  1924  MS  65.  sharply  struck  with  excellent  luster  and  only  the  most 
trivial  abrasions  on  either  side. 

6174  1924-D  MS  60  Cleaned.  Hairlined  and  somewhat  lacking  in  luster, 
hut  void  of  any  appreciable  surface  marks.  Affordable  quality  for  this 
heavily  melted,  median  rarity  issue. 

6175  1926  MS  64-  Gorgeous  cartwheel  luster  and  rich  golden  color. 
Definitely  high-end  for  the  grade. 

6176  1926  MS  64-  Rich  golden  color  and  luster  with  minimal  abrasions. 

6177  1927  MS  61.  Bright  orange  and  yellow-gold  surfaces. 

6178  1927  MS  63.  A  lustrous  and  shimmering  example  of  a  common  date 
Saint-Gaudens  double  eagle. 

TERRITORIAL  GOLD 


Near-Mint  1853  Assay  Office  Twenty 


CALIFORNIA  FRACTIONAL  GOLD 

6183  1855  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-110,  R.5,  MS  60;  1859 
Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-702,  R.4,  MS  63;  and  an  1869 
Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-750,  R.7,  MS  61.  (Total:  3  coins) 

6184  1856  Liberty  Octagonal  50  Cents,  BG-31 1,  R.5,  MS  60  Corroded, 
oddly  colored  surfaces;  and  an  1865  Liberty  Round  50  Cents,  BG- 
1005,  High  R.6,  MS  63,  deeply  variegated  color.  (Total:  2  coins) 

6185  1856  Liberty  Octagonal  50  Cents,  BG-31 1,  R.5,  MS  61  Cleaned; 
and  an  1873/2  Indian  Octagonal  50  Cents,  BG-941,  R.7,  MS  60 
Planchet  Flaws,  deep  reddish  patina.  (Total:  2  coins) 

6186  1852  Liberty  Round  50  Cents,  BG-401,  R.5,  AU  58;  and  an  1871 
Liberty  Octagonal  1  Dollar,  BG-1109,  R.5  AU  50  Rim  Defect. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

6187  1853  Liberty  Octagonal  1  Dollar,  BG-505,  R.5,  AU  50  Mounts 
Removed;  and  an  1854  Liberty  Octagonal  1  Dollar,  BG-509,  R.7, 
AU  50  Mount  Removed.  (Total:  2  coins) 

6188  1854  Liberty  Octagonal  1  Dollar,  BG-508,  R.6,  XF  40  Mount 
Removed,  Cleaned;  1853  Liberty  Octagonal  1  Dollar,  BG-530,  R.4, 
XF  40  Rim  Damage;  and  an  1855  Liberty  Octagonal  1  Dollar,  BG- 
533,  R.5,  XF  40  Mount  Removed,  Cle  aned.  (Total:  3  coins) 

6189  1873  Indian  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-794,  R.6,  MS  63,  prooflike; 
and  an  1852  Indian  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-799U,  R.7,  MS  63, 
traces  of  green  PVC  on  each  side.  (Total:  2  coins) 

6190  ND  Liberty  Round  25  Cents,  BG-834,  High  R.6,  MS  60  Cleaned;  1871 
Liberty  Round  25  Cents,  BG-862,  High  R.7,  MS  62  Bent;  and  an  1874 
Indian  Round  25  Cents,  BG-888,  R.6,  MS  60  Polished.  (Total:  3  coins) 

6191  1876  Indian  Octagonal  50  Cents,  BG-953,  R.6,  MS  62  Glue 
Residue  on  Reverse. 

6192  1876  Indian  Round  50  Cents,  BG  1060,  R.7,  AU  58;  and  an  1868 
Indian  Round  50  Cents,  BG-1074.  R .6,  AU  58.  (Total:  2  coins) 

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6179  1853  Assay  Office  Twenty-Dollar,  900  Thous.  AU  58  Lightly 

Cleaned.  K-18,  R.2.  A  well  struck  coin  with  virtually  all  the  origi¬ 
nal  mint  luster  still  remaining.  The  cleaning  was  so  lightly  done  it  is 
almost  imperceptible,  and  instead  of  rendering  the  coin  undesirable 
to  collectors  it  is  just  a  hit  brighter  than  one  might  normally  expect, 
hut  not  altogether  unattractive.  Sharply  defined  throughout  with 
only  a  couple  of  minor  rim  humps  and  minimal  abrasions.  Listed  on 
page  279  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 


Choice  AU  August  Bechtler  Gold  Dollar 


6180  (1842-52)  A.Bechtler  Dollar,  27G.  21C.  AU  55.  K-24,  R.3. 
Lustrous  and  showing  dramatic  rose  tinted  accents  over  the  green- 
gold  surfaces  that  also  retain  portions  of  prooflikeness  surrounding 
the  devices.  The  planchet  was  slightly  buckled  at  the  time  of  strik¬ 
ing  and  the  coin  shows  a  “pinched”  area  on  the  rim  of  each  side. 
Quite  a  nice  example  of  this  popular  territorial  gold  piece.  Listed  on 
page  273  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 


Mint  State  A.  Bechtler  Dollar,  K-24 


6181  (1842-52)  A.Bechtler  Dollar,  27G.  2 1C.  MS  61.  K-24,  R.3.  Bright 

and  lustrous  with  attractive  yellow-gold  color.  While  Bechtler  dollars 
are  probably  the  most  easily  obtainable  territorial  gold  coins,  a  mint 
state  example  is  quite  a  find.  The  only  visual  distractions  on  this  piece 
are  certain  rim  irregularities,  all  of  which  are  mint  caused.  For  example, 
a  small  die  cud  on  the  rim  has  a  die  break  on  each  side  that  flow  inward 
from  it.  These  look  at  first  glance  like  scratches,  but  they  are,  in  fact, 
side-to-side  die  breaks.  Listed  on  page  273  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 


Prooflike  C.  Bechtler  Dollar  With  the  N  Reversed 


6182  (1837-42)  C. Bechtler  Dollar,  N  Reversed  AU  58.  K-4,  R-4-  Just 

the  slightest  friction  is  seen  over  the  bright,  sparkling,  prooflike 
fields.  Always  popular  because  of  the  mispunched  N  in  ONE.  The 
only  mentionable  surface  flaw  is  a  three-pronged  scratch  below  28 
G.  Listed  on  page  272  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 


6193 


COINS  OF  HAWAII 

1847  Hawaii  Cent  AU  50  PVC.  Plain  4  Just  slightly  dull  from  han¬ 
dling,  the  brown  patina  shows  some  evidence  of  long  term  exposure 
to  PVC.  A  bit  weakly  defined  on  the  highpoints,  a  tew  carbon  spots 
are  noted  on  the  obverse. 

6194  1847  Hawaii  Cent  AU  55.  A  pleasing,  red-brown  example  with 
details  that  are  very  well  struck  up.  Jade-green  accents  overall 
accent  the  brown  color.  An  interesting,  desirable  issue. 

6195  1883  Hawaii  Ten-Cents  XF  40.  A  minimally  worn  silver-gray  exam¬ 
ple  and  one  of  the  scarcer  Hawaii  denominations. 

6196  1883  Hawaii  Half  Dollar  MS  60  Cleaned.  Semi-prooflike  on  the 
obverse,  completely  untoned,  and  unnaturally  bright  due  to  the 
cleaning.  An  interesting  coin  from  the  island  of  Hawaii,  issued  only 
in  this  year  by  King  Kalakaua  I. 

6197  1883  Hawaii  Half  Dollar  MS  62.  Brilliant  and  well  struck  with 
excellent  mint  luster,  just  a  few  field  marks  preclude  a  higher  grade. 

6198  1883  Hawaii  Dollar  XF  40.  Deeply  toned  in  steel-gray  and  rose  col¬ 
ors.  A  pleasant  example  of  the  scarcest  of  the  1885  Hawaiian  issues. 
According  to  Breen,  the  net  mintage  for  this  issue  is  only  46,348 
pieces.  This  is  due  to  the  recall  of  453,622  pieces  years  after  the 
original  500,000  were  issued  into  circulation. 

PATTERNS 

6199  1858  Flying  Eagle  Cent,  Judd-204,  Pollock-248,  R.5,  PR  63.  Flying 
Eagle  pattern  with  the  hook-necked  eagle.  The  reverse  has  an  oak 
wreath  with  a  broad  shield  at  the  top  that  was  intended  to  replace 
the  tired  Longacre  agricultural  wreath  used  on  his  three-dollar  coin 
and  Flying  Eagle  cent.  Struck  in  copper-nickel  with  a  plain  edge. 
Both  sides  are  nicely  mirrored  and  have  rich  golden-rose  and  gray 
patina  overlaying  them. 


Pattern  “Splasher” 


Struck  on  Cardboard 


6200  Undated  (1869-70)  Half-Dollar,  Type  of  Judd-748,  Unlisted  in 
Pollock,  Unique,  PR  63.  A  die  trial  of  sorts,  actually  a  splasher,  of  the 
Longacre  design  with  a  coronet  on  the  head  of  Liberty  with  the  word 
LIBERTY  inscribed  across  the  band  holding  her  hair.  The  motto  is  in 
the  lower  exergual  field  and  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  is 
around  and  above.  Struck  in  an  uncertain  metallic  composition,  proba¬ 
bly  some  sort  of  white  metal,  on  a  piece  of  printed  cardboard  (now  illegi¬ 
ble  as  to  content).  Dull  gray  surfaces  with  a  few  specks  of  carbon.  An 
unusual  and  presumably  unique  item.  Ex:  Lenox  Lohr  (Stack’s,  8/58). 


1871  Pattern  Half-Dime,  Judd- 1068 


C  I  1 87  I  Half-Dime,  Judd- 1 068,  Pollock- 1 204,  R.7,  PR  65  PVC. 

I  iherry  is  .rated  f;»  mg  left  on  the  obverse.  The  date  is  below.  She  is 
w*  iritig  in  Indian  he  iddress  and  holding  a  liberty  pole  with  her  right 
Land  1  L  r  left  hand  reus  on  i  globe  inscribed  LIBERTY.  A  circle  of  1  3 
r  ,r  surrounds  her  The  reverse  design  is  the  same  as  was  used  to  coin 
regular  nsue  half  dimes  Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded  edge.  A  few 
insigruhi  ani  Lairlint  an  seen  under  the  deep  gray  and  blue  green  fon- 
ir,g  i  'fin  ■  i  l*  ru>  if  PV(  *  • 'illumination  n  also  noted  on  both  sides 


78 


'  I  '  •  I  bur, day,  September  II,  I  l8>7  •  7t00p.ni. 


1879  Goloid  Metric  Dollar,  Judd- 1626 


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6202  1879  Goloid  Metric  Dollar,  Judd-1626,  Pollock-1822,  R.6,  PR 

60.  A  medium  gray  and  golden  toned  example  of  William  Barber’s 
design  for  the  Goloid  Metric  dollar.  The  obverse  features  a  large 
head  of  Liberty  and  is  paired  with  a  reverse  that  carries  numerous 
statutory  as  well  as  elemental  inscriptions,  broken  only  by  a  circle  of 
stars  as  a  decorative  device.  Allegedly  struck  in  goloid,  but  indistin¬ 
guishable  from  the  silver  strikings  except  by  elemental  analysis,  with 
a  reeded  edge.  Full  underlying  reflectivity. 


Possibly  Unique  Nickel-Copper 
Alloy  Striking  of  an  1890  Cent 


6203  1890  Indian  Cent,  Unlisted  in  Judd,  Pollock- 1970a,  Unique  (?), 

PR  60.  Regular  issue  Indian  cent,  but  struck  in  a  nickel-copper  alloy, 
with  a  plain  edge.  This  piece  was  unlisted  in  both  Adams-Woodin 
and  Judd.  The  Pollock  reference  states  that  Rick  Montgomery  of 
PCGS  sent  an  example  to  Andrew  for  his  examination.  That  coin 
weighed  46.4  grains  and  had  a  diameter  of  0.750  inches  with  a  die 
alignment  of  180  degrees.  We  have  weighed  this  piece  at  2.92  grams 
(45.05  grains)  and  19.1  mm. (0.750  inches),  and  it  also  has  a  180 
degree  die  alignment.  Is  this  the  same  coin  Rick  sent  to  Andrew?  We 
cannot  he  certain  as  there  is  no  physical  description  of  the  coin  and 
no  record  of  an  auction  appearance,  and  there  is  just  enough  discrep¬ 
ancy  in  the  weight  to  make  us  wonder.  This  particular  piece  has  a 
distinguishing  scrape  that  extends  from  the  E  of  LIBERTY  down  past 
the  junction  of  the  chin  and  throat  of  the  Native  American.  Dull 
gray  color  across  both  sides,  and  sharply  defined  in  the  centers  with 
some  indistinctness  noted  at  the  denticles,  no  doubt  from  the  hard 
ness  of  the  alloy.  A  very  rare  and  possibly  unique  opportunity  tc 
acquire  this  die  trial  that  was  struck  along  with  pieces  in  copper- 
nickel  and  aluminum  for  some  unknown  reason  in  1890. 


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WORLD  COINS 


ANCIENTS  &  BYZANTINE 


6208  Greece  Phoenicia  AR  tetradrachm  (shekel)  of  Tyre  after  126/5  BC, 
14-2  gms,  Laureate  head  of  beardless  Melqarth  right/Eagle  standing 
left  on  beak  of  ship,  PEH  and  club  in  field  to  left,  KP  in  field  to 
right.  Nice  XF  on  small  flan.  Est.  200-250 


5204  Greece  Macedonian  kingdom  AR  tetradrachm  of  Alexander  III 
(the  Great)  Amphipolis  mint  336-323  BC,  17.8  gms,  Head  of  young 
Herakles  right,  wearing  lion  skin/Zeus  seated  left  on  backless 
throne,  holding  eagle  and  scepter,  cock  in  left  field,  Price-79.  XF. 

♦.  Est.  350-450 


>205  Greece  Macedonian  kingdom  AR  tetradrachm  of  Alexander  III 
(the  Great)  Babylon  mint  331-325  BC,  17.0  gms,  Head  of  young 
Herakles  right,  wearing  lion  skin/Zeus  seated  left  on  throne  with 
back,  holding  eagle  and  scepter,  grapes  in  left  field,  monogram 
below  throne,  M  in  ex.  Price-3642.  VF.  Est.  200-300 


'206  Greece  Macedonian  kingdom  AR  tetradrachm  of  Alexander  111 
(the  Great)  Babylon  mint  311-305  BC,  17.0  gms,  Head  of  young 
Herakles  right,  wearing  lion  skin/Zeus  seated  left  on  throne  with 
back,  holding  eagle  and  scepter,  monogram  in  wreath  in  left  field, 
MI  below  throne,  Price-3747.  VF/XF.  Est.  250-350 


207  Greece  Macedonian  kingdom  AU  stater  of  Philip  III  Head  of 
Athena  right/Nike  standing  left  holding  wreath  and  ship’s  mast, 
similar  to  Sear-6746,  8.6  gms.  Fine.  Est.  500-700 


6209  Greece  Mauretania  AR  denarius  of  Juba  II  25  BC-AD  23,  REX 
IVBA,  Head  of  Juba  right/Cornucopiae  &  staff  without  date.  Nice 
XF.  Est.  100-125 


6210  Greece  Sicily-Messana  AR  tetradrachm  480-461  BC,  Biga  of  mules 
driven  right  by  charioteer,  Nike  flying  right  above,  olive  leaf  in 
ex./Hare  bounding  right,  17.2  gms,  Sear-843.  F/VF.  Est.  350-450 

6211  Greece  Sicily-Syracuse  AR  tetradrachm  474-450  BC,  Slow  quadriga 

driven  right  by  charioteer,  Nike  flying  above  to  crown  horses/Head 
of  Artemis-Arethusa  right,  hair  bound  with  cord,  four  dolphins 
around,  Sear-925?  Fine.  Est.  300-500 


6212  Greece  Syracuse  electrum  25-litrai  357-353  BC  (possibly  later),  1.8 
gms,  Laureate  head  of  Apollo  left/  Lyre.  Fine.  Est.  250-350 


621  3  Greece  Silver  Lot  including:  (2)  Macedonian  kingdom  AR  drachm 
of  Alexander  the  Great  336-323  BC,  Head  of  young  Herakles  right, 
wearing  lion  skin/Zeus  enthroned  left  holding  eagle  and  scepter, 
Sear-673 1,  Muller-907,  var.  Both  F/VF.  Est.  100-125 


6214  Greece  Thessaly  AR  drachm  of  Phalanna  400-344  BC,  Young  male 
head  right,  with  short  hair.  Horse  trotting  right,  BMC-7.1.  F/VF. 

_ _ Est.  200-250 

6215  Roman  Tiberius  AE  AS,  AD  14-37  Laureate  bust  left/S.C.  divided 

by  winged  caduceus,  Sear-575.  VF.  Est.  100-1 50 

6216  Roman  AU  solidus  of  Valentinian  1  364-375  AD  Diad.,  di  and 

cuir.  Bust  right/RESTITVTOR  REirVBLICAE,  Valentinian  stand 
ing,  holding  labarum  and  victory,  Sear-4088.  Cleaned  VC.  possibh 

removed  from  jewelry.  Est.  125-175 


Session  Three  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


0217  Mixed  Roman  and  Judaean  Lot  including:  Trajan  AR  denarius  98- 
1 17  AD  Laureate  head  ot  Trajan  rtght/Trophy  on  stump,  Seahy-98, 
\F;  Severus  Alexander  AR  denarius  222-235  AD  Laureate  head 
right/Prov  identia  standing  front,  head  left,  corn-ears  over  modius 
tilled  with  corn-ears  and  holding  comucopiae,  Seaby-501a,  VF/XF; 
AE  prutah  struck  by  Pontius  Pilate  as  procurator  of  Judaea,  Type  1 
struck  in  29AD,  Three  barley  ears/Simpulum,  VG/F;  and  an  AE 
prutah  struck  by  Pontius  Pilate  as  procurator  of  Judaea,  Type  2 
struck  in  30-31  AD,  Curved  wand  of  an  augur/Date  surrounded  by 
wreath  VG/F.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  100-150 


AUSTRALIA 


6218  Byzantine  AU  semissis  of  Theophilus  829-842  AD,  Syracuse  mint, 
Bust  facing,  with  short  beard,  wearing  crown  &  chlamys/As  obverse, 
but  wearing  loros  instead  of  chlamys.  Virtually  mint  state  but  with 
some  incrustation  on  both  sides.  Est.  200-250 


6219  Byzantine  AU  histamenon  nomisma  of  Constantine  VIII  1025- 
1028  AD  Bust  of  Christ  facing,  wearing  nimbus  cr./Bust  facing  with 
long  beard  wearing  crown  and  loros,  Sear-1815.  Lustrous  XF. 

Est.  550-650 


6220  Byzantine  AU  histamenon  nomisma  of  Constantine  IX  1042-1055 
AD  Bust  of  Christ  facing/Bust  facing,  bearded,  wearing  crown  and 
loros,  and  holding  long  cross  and  globe  surmounted  by  pelleted 
cross,  Sear- 1830.  XF.  Est.  300-400 


6221  Byzantine  AU  histamenon  nomisma  of  Constantine  IX  1042-1055 
AD  Bust  of  Christ  facing/Bust  facing,  bearded,  wearing  crown  and 
loros,  and  holding  long  cross  and  globe  surmounted  by  pelleted 
cross,  Sear-1830.  XF.  Est.  300-400 


AFGHANISTAN 

|,,222  Gold  2-rill  ts  (20-rupees)  SH  1298  (1919)  National  emblem  in 
star/Legend  in  wreath,  F-26,  KM-879.  Unc.  Est.  200-300 


6223  George  V  gold  sovereign  1923-M  Bust  left/St.  George,  F-39,  KM-29 
Lustrous  Unc.  A  very  rare  date  in  this  choice  condition. 

_ Est.  1,000- 1.50C 

6224  Gold  sovereign  lot  including:  1866,  KM-4,  F/VF;  1910-S,  KM-15 
AU/Unc.;  (9)  1911  -S,  KM-29,  AU/Unc.  Lot  of  11  coins. 

Est.  900-1, 00C 

AUSTRIA 

6225  Archduke  Leopold  taler  1625  Ensisheim  Bust  right  dividing  date/ 

Crowned  arms,  D-3346,  Vogl-174.  About  XF.  Est.  200-25C 

6226  Republic  gold  100-schilling  1931  Eagle/Date  and  denomination,  F- 

435,  KM-2842.  Prooflike  Unc.  with  hairlines  and  handling  mark: 
on  both  sides,  and  a  reverse  rim  nick.  Est.  300-35C 


6227  Madonna  100-schilling  1936  Madonna/Eagle,  F-437,  KM-2857 
Choice  prooflike  BU.  Est.  1 ,400- 1 ,60C 


6228  Gold  pair  including:  100-schilling  1931,  F-435,  KM-2842,  Choice 
prooflike  Unc;  and  a  10-corona  1905,  F-423,  KM-2805,  XF.  Lot  of  i 
coins.  Est.  350-45C 


6229  Restrike  lot  including:  4-ducats  1915,  F-386,  KM-2276,  proofliki 
Unc;  and  (10)  1-ducats  1915,  F-402,  KM-2267.  Lot  of  1 1  coins. 

Est.  525-57£ 

6230  A  second  restrike  lot  including:  (4)  1915  4-ducats,  KM-2276,  proof 
(2)  1915  ducats,  KM-2267,  BU;  8-florins  1892,  KM-2269,  BU;  ant 
a  20-corona  1915,  KM-2818,  BU.  Lot  of  8  coins. 

Est.  775-87‘ 

6231  Salzburg  Wolf  Dietrich  klippe  1/2-storm  taler  ND  (1587-1612 
Castle  in  storm/St.  Rupert,  Pr-810.  VF  with  repaired  hole  in  tht 
corner  at  12  o’clock.  Possible  mount  removed  on  reverse. 

Est.  100-15C 

6232  Salzburg  Paris  Graf  Lodron  taler  1624  Madonna  and  Child/St 

Rupert,  D-3504,  Pr-1197.  About  XF.  Est.  1 50-20C 


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62  II  Salzburg  Paris  Grat  l  odron  1628  taler  tor  the  consecration  ot  tht 
Cathedral  ,  Ecclesiastical  procession/l  l.ithedral,  D- 1499,  Pi  lion 
Prooflike  XF/AU.  Est.  200-  W 


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BELGIUM 

6234  Leopold  1  copper  pattern  5-francs  1 8-(  1 847 )  Bust  left/Crowned  arms 

with  denomination  and  unfinished  date,  Dupriez-241,  KM-Pn42 
(The  Krause  piece  is  silver).  Red  &.  brown  Unc.  Est.  200-250 

6235  Copper  pair  including:  5  centimes  1855  Lion  &  tablet/Arms,  KM- 

5.1,  VF/XF,  a  very  scarce  date;  and  a  5-francs  1880  Conjoined  busts 
right/Woman  holding  tablet,  with  lion,  issued  for  the  150th 
anniversary  of  the  kingdom,  AU.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  175-250 


BOLIVIA 

6236  Gold  1952  set  including:  35,  14,  7  &  3-1/2-gramos,  F-40,  41,  42  & 

43.  All  are  Unc.  These  commemorate  the  1952  revolution.  Lot  of  4 
coins.  Est.  700-800 

6237  Mixed  colonial  lot  including:  cob  8-reales  1762-V,  KM-45,  VF; 

Charles  III  8-reales  1780-PR,  KM-55,  cleaned  XF;  Charles  IV  8- 
reales  1792-PR,  VG/F;  1797-PP,  F/VF;  1802-PP,  VF  with  light  cor¬ 
rosion;  1808-PJ,  VF  with  scratches  and  light  corrosion;  1808-PJ,  lus¬ 
trous  XF/AU;  and  an  1808-PJ,  XF  with  tooling  in  right  obverse 
field,  all  of  these  are  KM-73.1;  Ferdinand  VII  8-reales  1818-PJ,  VF; 
1825-JL,  VF,  both  of  these  are  KM-84;  Charles  IV  4-reales  1795- 
PR,  F/VF  with  three  rim  nicks;  1808-PJ,  F/VF;  1808-PJ,  VG;  1808- 
PJ,  VG,  all  are  KM-72;  Ferdinand  VII  4-reales  1816-PJ,  KM-88, 
cleaned  Fine  with  light  brushing;  and  a  1/2-real  1823-PJ,  KM-90, 
VF.  Lot  of  16  coins.  Est.  500-600 


BRAZIL 


6239  Jose  I  gold  6400-reis  1765-B  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-69,  KM- 
172.1.  XF/AU.  Est.  400-500 


6240  Jose  I  1771  gold  1000-reis  Crowned  arms/Cross,  F-75,  KM-162.1. 
XF.  Est.  100-150 


6241 


Maria  I  gold  6400-reis  1788/7-R  Bust  right/Crowned 
KM-218.1.  XF. 


arms,  F-85, 
Est.  400-400 


6242  Maria  I  gold  6400-reis  1 801  -R  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-87,  KM- 

226.1.  XF/AU.  Est.  400-500 


6243  Joao  gold  6400-reis  1806-R  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-93,  KM- 

236.1.  Lustrous  AU.  Est.  500-600 


6244  Joao  gold  6400-reis  1806-R  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-93,  KM- 

236.1.  XF/AU.  Est.  500-600 


6245  Joao  gold  6400-reis  1809-R  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-93,  KM- 

236.1 .  Lustrous  AU,  very  close  to  Unc.  hut  for  a  very  slight  rub. 

Est.  600-700 


6246  Joao  gold  6400-reis  1809-R  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-93,  KM- 
236.1.  XF/AU.  Est.  500-600 


6247  Joao  VI  gold  4000-reis  1819  Crowned  arms/Cross,  F-98,  KM-327.1. 
Lustrous  AU.  Est.  500-600 


Session  Three  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  1:00  p.m.  SI 


6238  Jose  I  gold  6400-reis  1758-R  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-65,  KM- 

172.2.  XF/AU.  Est.  500-600 


CANADA 


CHILE 


6248  V'ictoria  50-cents  1890-H  Bust  left/Date  &  value  in  wreath,  KM-6. 
PCGS  XF  40.  The  second  rarest  date  of  the  entire  50-cents  series. 
Quite  a  few  advanced  collections  need  this  coin.  Est.  2,000-2,500 


6249  Choice  Dollar  Set  including:  (2)  1935,  lUnc.  &  1  Choice  Unc; 
1936,  BU;  1937,  BU;  1938,  Unc.  With  some  handling  marks;  (2) 
1939,  both  are  BU;  1945,  BU;  1946,  BU  with  some  handling  marks; 
1947  blunt  7,  pointed  7,  &.  maple  leaf,  all  are  BU;  1948,  BU  with 
some  handling  marks;  1949,  BU;  1950  4  W.L.,  and  arnprior,  both 
are  BU;  1951  4  W.L.;  1952  NWL  choice  BU,  1952  arnprior  BU; 
1953  w/strap  &  w/o  strap,  both  are  choice  BU;  1954,  BU;  1955  4 
WL  and  arnprior,  both  are  BU;  1956,  BU;  1957  4  WL  and  1  WL, 
both  are  BU;  1958-64,  all  are  BU;  (5)  1965  all  5  types,  all  are  BU; 
1966,  1967,  1968,  1971,  and  1972,  all  are  BU.  Lot  of  44  pieces. 

Est.  3,250-4,250 

6250  George  V  gold  sovereign  1911  -C  Bust  left/St.  George,  F-2,  KM-20. 

BU.  Est.  150-200 


6251  George  V  gold  sovereign  1918-C  Bust  left/St.  George,  F-2,  KM-20. 
Unc.  Est.  150-200 


6252  Mixed  lot  of  gold  sovereigns  including:  191 1-C,  Unc.;  1917 -C,  AU; 
1918-C,  AU;  and  a  1919-C,  AU.  All  are  F-2,  KM-20.  Lot  of  4 
coins.  Est.  600-700 


6253  Modern  gold  trio  including:  (2)  20-dollars  1967,  F-5,  KM-71,  both 
are  proof;  and  a  100-dollars  1982,  F-13,  KM-137,  proof.  Lot  of  3 
coins.  Est.  475-525 


6254  Lot  of  gold  100-dollars  including:  (2)  1976,  F-6,  KM-115,  both  are 
BU;  and  (4)  1979,  F- 10,  KM-126,  all  are  proof.  Lot  of  6  coins. 

Est.  900-1,000 

6255  Modern  gold  lot  including:  20-dollars  1967,  KM-71,  proof;  100-dol- 

lars  1976,  KM-115,  BU;  (3)  100-dollars  1976,  KM-116,  proof;  100- 
dollars  1977,  KM-119,  proof;  and  (3)  100-dollars  1982,  proof;  Lot  of 
9  coins.  Est.  1,450-1,550 

6256  Mixed  silver  lot  including:  10-cents  1915,  KM-23,  XF  and  a  much 
scarcer  date;  10-cents  1920,  KM-23a,  XF;  50-cents  1918,  KM-25, 
XF;  Newfoundland  10-cents  1946-C,  KM-20a,  XF/AU  and  by  fare 
the  rarest  date  of  this  type;  20-cents  1894,  KM-4,  cleaned  VF/XF 
with  minor  rim  bumps;  50-cents  1873,  KM-6,  VF/XF;  and  a  Mexico 
8-reales  1821  Zs-RG,  KM-111.5,  VF.  Lot  of  7  coins.  Est.  200-250 

6257  Mixed  Canadian  lot  in  Whitman  bookshelf  albums  including:  large 

cents,  small  cents,  5-cent  silvers,  2  albums  of  nickels,  dimes  1858- 
up,  quarters  1921-up,  halves  1937-up,  and  type  set,  other  albums  are 
Great  Britain  minor  &.  silver  type  sets  and  a  miscellaneous  album 
containing  8  hard-times  tokens  and  British  condor  tokens  and  4 
civil  war  tokens.  Most  of  the  key  dates  are  missing.  Lot  of  12 
album*.  Est.  100- 1 50 


6258  Charles  IV  gold  8-escudos  1803/2-FJ/JJ  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F- 
23,  KM-54.  Lustrous  XF  with  a  small  flan  flake  on  the  obverse  at  the 
nose.  Est.  600-800 


6259  Copper  pattern  4-escudos  ND  (Ca.  1835)  Sun  over 
mountains/Arms,  KM-Pn3.  Prooflike  red  &.  brown  Unc. 

Est.  200-300 


CHINA 


6260  Republic-Fukien  essay  20-cents  16th  year  (1927)  Bust  of  Sun  Yat- 
sen  left/Two  crossed  Kuomintang  flags,  Kann-712,  KM-Pn4.  Frosty 
BU  with  a  scratch  below  the  chin.  Est.  250-350 


Important  Rarity 


6261  Kirin  province  1/2-tael  of  7  mace  dated  10th  year  of  Kuang  Hsu 
(1885),  25.4  gms,  Chinese  and  Manchu  characters  in  ornament.! 
tion  on  both  sides,  Kann-9 16.  Choice  toned  AU.  Est.  3,000-3,500 


6262  People’s  Republic  30th  anniversary  gold  set  1979  including:  4  dif 

ferent  400-yuan  coins,  F-l/4,  KM-4/7,  proof  in  original  case  with 
certificate.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  900-1,200 

6263  People’s  Republic  14  piece  proof  set  1980  including:  1  yuan  KM 
V.  10.  11,  12,  13,  14,  13,  16,6*  17;  20-yuan  KM  Y  18;  30-yuan  KM 
Y.  19,  20,  6*  21;  gold  250-yuan  KM-Y.22,  300  Yuan  KM  Y  2  3.  all  are 
proof  m  the  original  wood  presentation  case  Lot  of  14  coins. 

Fst  450  550 


Friday,  September  12,  l'/97  •  1:00  p.m. 


,4  I  S  .  Muver  s  l  ee  Applies  1 1>  .All  I  ots  Valued  lirlim  $50,00* 


6264  Republic  of  China  (Taiwan)  two-piece  gold  set  of  1000  &  2000- 
dollars  1965,  both  with  a  Head  of  Dr.  Sun  Yat-sen  left/Value  in  flo¬ 
ral  wreath,  F-15  &  16,  KM-Y.541  &  Y.542,  both  are  BU.  Lot  of  2 
coins.  Est.  500-700 


5265  Chiang  Kai-shek  gold  medal  Year  60  (1971)  Bust  left/Double  cross 
in  a  wreath.  Choice  BU.  Est.  375-425 


DOMINICAN  REPUBLIC 

6275  Trujillo  gold  lot  including:  (5)  30-pesos  1955,  KM-24,  XF/AU.  Lot 

of  5  coins.  Est.  1,500-1,700 

ETHIOPIA 

6276  Haile  Selassie  gold  set  including:  10,  20,  50,  100,  and  200-dollars 

1966,  F-30/34,  KM-38/42,  proof  in  original  case  with  certificate.  Lot 
of  5  coins.  Est.  1,650-1,850 


FALKLAND  ISLANDS 

6277  4-piece  gold  set  1974  including:  1/2,  1,  2,  and  5-pounds,  F-l/4,  KM- 
6/9,  Proof  in  original  case  with  certificate.  Lot  of  4  coins. 

Est.  1,500-1,750 

6278  90th  birthday  of  the  queen  Mother  gold  set  including:  10,  25,  50, 

and  100-pounds  1990,  F-9/12,  KM-28/31,  proof  in  original  case  with 
certificate.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  900-1,200 


COLOMBIA 


FRANCE 


5266  Cob  2-escudos  ND  (Ca.  1750)  Arms/Cross  of  Jerusalem,  F-13?  (it’s 
pictured,  you  figure  it  out).  VF.  ■  Est.  600-800 


5267  International  Eucharistic  Congress  gold  set  consisting  of:  100,  200, 
300,  500,  and  1500-pesos  1968,  F-l  17/121,  KM-231/235,  all  are 
proof  in  the  original  case  with  certificate.  Lot  of  5  coins. 

Est.  1,200-1,500 

5268  A  second  International  Eucharistic  Congress  gold  set  consisting  of: 
100,  200,  300,  500,  and  1500-pesos  1968,  F-l  17/121,  KM-231/235, 
all  are  proof  in  the  original  case  with  certificate.  Lot  of  5  coins. 

Est.  1,200-1,500 

5269  100th  anniversary  of  the  birth  of  Guillermo  Valencia  gold  set 
including:  1,000,  1,500,  and  2, 000-pesos,  F- 133,  134,  and  135,  KM- 
254,  256,  and  257,  proofs  in  the  original  cases.  Lot  of  3  coins. 

Est.  300-350 

)270  Mixed  5-peso  gold  types  including:  (2)  1919,  KM-201,  XF/AU; 
1924,  KM-201,  XF/AU;  1924,  KM-204,  AU;  (3)  1925,  KM-204, 
AU;  (2)  1926,  KM-204,  AU;  1927,  KM-204,  XF/AU;  and  a  1928, 
KM-204,  XF/AU.  Lot  of  1 1  coins.  Est.  900- 1 ,000 


>271  1965  gold  set  including:  10,  20,  25,  50,  and  100-francs  1965,  F- 1/5, 

KM-2/6,  proQf.  Lot  of  5  coins.  Est.  700-800 


>272  Mixed  date  lot  of  gold  5-pesos  including:  (3)  1915,  KM-19,  XF/AU; 
and  (6)  1916,  KM-19,  XF/AU.  Lot  of  9  coins.  Est.  750-850 


CZECHOSLOVAKIA 

>273  Republic  gold  dukatu  1926  St.  Wenceslas/Shield,  F-2,  KM-8.  BU. 

Est.  75-100 


DANISH  WEST  INDIES 


'274 


Christian  IX  gold  4-daler  1904  Bust  left/Seated  female,  F-2,  KM-72. 
Unc.  Est.  500-600 


6279  Aquitaine  Edward  III  (the  Black  Prince)  Anglo-Gallic  gold  leopard 
d’or  ND  (1362-72)  Leopard/Cross,  F-l  1.  VF  and  quite  rare. 

Est.  1,000-1,500 


6280  Charles  V  gold  franc  a  pied  ND  (Ca.  1364-80)  Armored 
king/Floriated  cross,  F-284-  Nice  XF.  Est.  400-500 


6281  Louis  XV  gold  Louis  d’or  1727-W.  Bust  left/Crowned  shields,  F-461, 
KM-C65.23.  Lustrous  AU.  Est.  400-500 


6282  Louis  XV  gold  1/2-Louis  d’or  1727 -G  Bust  left/Crowned  shields,  F- 
462.  VF/XF.  This  denomination  is  much  scarcer  than  the  Louis  d’or. 

Est.  350-450 


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6283  Louis  XVI  gold  2-Louis  d’or  1786-1  Bust  left/Crowned  shields,  F- 
474,  KM-C85.3.  Nice  lustrous  Unc.  Est.  800-1,000 


6284  Louis  XVI  gold  Louis  d’or  1786-K  Bust  left/Crowned  shields,  F-475, 

KM-C83.5.  VF  with  minor  scrapes  on  the  neck.  Est.  200-300 

6285  Louis  XVI  gold  Louis  d’or  1786-N  Bust  left/Crowned  shields,  F-475, 

KM-C. 83.11.  XF  with  adjustment  marks  and  a  few  other  light 
scratches  on  the  obverse.  Est.  250-350 


6286  Louis  XVI  ecu  1789-A  Bust  left/Crowned  shield,  D- 1  334,  KM- 
C78a.  XF/AU.  One  of  the  scarcest  dates  of  this  type.  Est.  350-450 


6291  Napoleon  111  gold  100-francs  1863-BB  Laureate  bust  right/Crownet 
arms,  F-582,  KM-802.2.  Lustrous  AU.  Est.  600-70( 


6292  Napoleon  111  20-centimes  1866-K  Bust  left/Crown  over  denomina 

non  and  date,  KM-Y.27.3.  Choice  Unc.  Est.  1 25- 1 5( 

6293  Napoleon  1  gold  40-francs  lot  including:  AN  13  A,  F-481,  KM 

675.1,  VF;  and  (2)  40-francs  1811  -A,  F-505,  KM-696.1,  both  an 
VF.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  525-62! 

6294  Mixed  gold  lot  including:  20-francs  1814-K,  F-525,  KM-706.3,  XF 

20-francs  1815-A,  F-525,  KM-706.1,  VF;  and  a  5-francs  1864-A,  F 
588,  KM-803.1,  VF.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  300-351 


6295  Mixed  gold  lot  including:  20-francs  1850-A,  KM-762,  XF;  20-franc 

1854-A,  KM-781.1,  XF;  10-francs  1855-A,  KM-784-3,  VF;  and  a  10 
francs  1856-A,  KM-784-3,  XF.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  325-37' 

6296  Mixed  silver  &  copper  lot  including:  Louis  XIV  ecu  1653-S,  D 

3799,  KM-155.15,  about  VF;  Louis  XVI  12-sols  1 7 79/8- A,  KM 
C. 7 5.1,  XF;  Louis  XVI  6-sols  1783,  KM-C. 74,  XF;  2-decimes  AN4/ 
(1795-96),  KM-C. 133.1,  Gad-300,  XF  and  a  very  scarce  type 
Strasbourg  provisional  1-decime  1814-BB,  KM-700,  VF;  1-sol  1793 
AA,  KM-C.122.2,  VG;  5-centimes  L’AN  4A,  KM-C.131.1,  VF/XF 
Louis  XVI  hard  1790/89-T,  KM-C.71.11,  VF;  Louis  XVI  3-denier 
1792-BB,  KM-C.86.a,  Fine;  20-centimes  1850-A,  KM-758.1,  AU 
25-centimes  1846-A,  KM-755.1,  Fine;  1-centime  1889-A,  KM 

826.1,  XF;  French  Guiana  10-centimes  1846-A,  KM-2,  VF;  1-cen 
time  L’AN  6-A,  KM-C. 134,  VF;  double-tournois  1642  (M\ 
unreadable),  AG;  and  a  uniface  trial  strike  of  a  “Fabrique  du  Vast 
Cherbourg”  10-centimes  copper  token  ND  (1794),  KM-Tn45,  W< 
can  find  no  other  reference  to  this  token.  Krause  has  no  informatioi 
on  the  reverse  of  the  token.  It  may  be  that  it  only  appears  uniface 
Lot  of  16  coins.  Est.  500-601 

6297  Henri  V  pretender  5-francs  1832,  Bust  left/Crowned  arms,  KM 

PT35,  XF.  Est.  250-301 


6287  Louis  XVI  ecu  1792-A  Bust  left/Angel  writing  on  tablet,  D-1335, 
KM-93.1.  Nice  AU.  Est.  400-500 


6288  Republic  5-francs  L’an  1 1  Hercules  group/Date  &.  denomination  in 
wreath,  D-1337,  KM-639.1.  VF/XF.  200-300 


6289  Napoleon  I  5-francs  AN  12  A  Bust  right/Value  in  wreath,  KM- 

660. 1 .  Prooflike  XF/AU.  Est.  400-500 


GABON 

6298  Independence  gold  set  1960  including:  10,  25,  50,  and  100-franci 
F-l/4,  KM- 1/4,  proof  in  original  case.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  700-901 

6299  A  second  Independence  gold  set  1960  including:  10,  25,  50,  am 

100-francs,  F-l/4,  KM-1/4,  proof.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  650-851 


Republic  5-francs  1848- A  lettered  edge,  Hercules  group/Date  «St 
leri' .rnin  trn  >n  in  wreath,  KM-Y.71.  Nice  proof  with  attractive  light 
toning  and  some  hairlining.  Very  Rare.  Est.  1,000-1,500 


Uti  •  Friday,  September  12,  I 997  •  1:00  p.m. 


A  /  5%  Buyer’s  Fee 


Applies  l  a  All  I  <<('  Vuliied  Melmc  $50, (M1 


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GERMANY 

5300  Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenburg  wildman  taler  1661 -HS 
Wildman/Crowned  arms,  D-6528,  KM-57.1 .  VF/XF.  Est.  200-250 


5301  Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenburg  taler  1663  Horse  prancing  left/ 
Crowned  arms,  D-6549,  KM-82.  VF/XF.  Est.  200-250 


5302  Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenburg-Hannover  taler  1719-C 
Wildman/Cross  of.  4  crowned  arms,  D-2077,  KM-134-  XF.  Issued 
under  George  1  of  Great  Britain.  Est.  250-300 


16303  Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenburg-Hannover  taler  1768-IWS  Christ 
with  cross/Crowned  arms,  D-2104,  KM-343.  Lustrous  choice  AU. 

Est.  350-450 


16304  Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel  rebel  taler  1595  Wildman  &  dog/Eleven 
crowned  shields  in  a  circle,  D-9088.  VF.  Est.  200-250 


16305  Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel  truth  taler  Eleven  crowned  shields  around 
a  figure  of  Christ/Inscription  and  date,  D-9091.  VF.  Est.  175-225 


6306  Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel  wildman  taler  1666  Wildman  & 
tree/Arms,  D-6344,  KM-444.2.  VF/XF.  Est.  200-250 


6307  Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel  taler  1700-RB  Conjoined  busts  of  August 
&  Ulrich,  D-6395,  KM-577.  Nice  XF/AU.  Est.  350-450 


6308  Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel  2-taler  1856  Bust  right/Crowned  shield, 

D-635,  KM-1149.  XF.  Issued  for  the  25th  anniversary  of  the  reign  of 
Wilhelm.  Est.  125-175 

6309  Hamburg  gold  5-marks  1877-J  Crowned  arms/Eagle,  F-3782,  KM- 

291.AU.  Est.  200-300 


6310  Mecklenburg-Schwerin  gold  10-marks  1890- A  Bust  right/Eagle,  F- 
3803,  KM-325.  XF  with  a  small  rim  cut.  Est.  500-600 


6311  Nurnberg  city  view  taler  1768-SR  View  of  the  city  of 
Nurnberg/Eagle,  D-2495,  KM-C81a.  Prooflike  XF/AU.  Est.  300-400 


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6312  Regensburg  city  view  taler  1754-ICB  Bust  right/View  of  the  city  of 
Regensburg,  D-2618R  KM-C45.  XF/AU.  Est.  300-400 


6313  Saxe-Altenburg  taler  1624  Half-length  figure  right  dividing  the 
date/Three  half-length  figures  right,  D-7371.  VF.  Est.  175-225 


6314  Saxe-Altenburg  taler  1625  Half-length  figure  right  dividing  the 
date/Three  half-length  figures  right,  D-7371a.  VF/XF.  Est.  200-250 


6315  Saxe-Old-Gotha  taler  1625  Half  length  bust  right  divides  date/Half 
length  bust  left,  D-743 1 .  XF.  Est.  200-250 


6316  Saxe-Old-Gotha  taler  1625  Half  length  bust  right  divides  date/Half 
length  bust  left,  D-743 1 .  VF/XF.  Est.  175-225 


6317  Saxe- Weimar  eight  brothers  taler  Four  half-length  figures/Four  half- 
length  figures,  D-7527.  Good  VF.  Est.  175-225 


6318  Saxe-Weimar  taler  1615  Half  length  figure  right  with  7  busts  sur- 
rounding/Arms,  D-7529.  VF.  Est.  175-225 


6319  Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach  Jena  University  5-mark  1908  Half  length 
bust/Eagle,  KM-Y175.  XF/AU.  Est.  125-175 


6320  Saxony  taler  1601  -HB  Half  length  bust  right/Two  busts  in  circle  of 
shields,  D-7561.  VF.  Est.  150-200 


6321  Saxony  taler  1610  Half  length  bust  right/Two  half  length  busts  in  a 
circle,  D-7566.  Harshly  cleaned  XF.  Est.  100-150 


M22  Saxony  kipper  40-groschen  1620  Angel  over  the  arms  of 
S axony/Date  above  two  angels  holding  three  shields.  VF 

_ Est.  1 50-20C 

Saxony  i  entenni.il  of  the  Augsburg  confession  taler  1630  Half 
length  bust  right/Half  length  bust  right,  D-7605a.  Cleaned  XF. 

Est.  200-250 

6324  Saxony  taler  IM24  S  Bust  left/Crowned  arms,  D-861,  KM-188.  XF. 

Est.  75-125 

Session  Fhree  •  (  relay,  September  12,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


6325  20-mark  gold  pair  consisting  of:  1907-A  Bust  right/Eagle,  KM-521, 
BU;  and  a  1914-A,  KM-537.  Unc.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  225-275 

GERMAN  EAST  AFRICA 

6326  Gold  15-rupien  1916-T  Eagle/Elephant,  F-l,  KM- 16.2.  Burnished 

XF  with  mount  removed  from  edge.  Est.  200-300 

GHANA 

6327  Twentieth  Anniversary  of  Independence  gold  set  including:  2  &.  4- 
pounds  1977,  KM-M9  &  M10,  proof.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  650-750 

6328  Twentieth  Anniversary  of  Independence  gold  set  including:  2  &  4- 
pounds  1977,  KM-M9  &  M10,  proof.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  650-750 

6329  Gold  pair  including:  2-pounds  1965,  KM-M4,  proof,  OAU  summit; 

and  a  2-pounds  1977,  KM-M9,  proof,  20th  anniversary  of  indepen¬ 
dence.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  375-425 


GREAT  BRITAIN 


6330  Kings  of  Mercia  silver  penny  of  Burgred  ND  (852-874)  BURGRED 
REX  around  diademed  bust  right/Moneyer’s  name  in  three  lines 
(Hereferth),  North-426,  Seaby-941.  XF.  Est.  250-350 


6331  Kings  of  All  England  silver  penny  of  Edward  the  Confessor  ND 
(1065-66)  Bust  right,  bearded  and  crowned/Short  cross  voided, 
pyramid  in  each  angle,  North-831,  Seaby-1 184-  VF.  Est.  200-250 


6332  Edward  III  post  treaty  period  gold  noble  ND  (1369-77)  King  stand¬ 
ing  in  ship  with  sword  and  shield/Royal  floriated  cross  in  octylohe, 
F-98,  SC-E3NB-090.  VF.  Est.  1,000-1,250 


6333  Edward  III  treaty  period  gold  1/4-noble  ND  (1 361  1  369),  F-94,  SC- 
E3QN-052.  About  VF.  Est.  225-275 


6334  Henry  VI  gold  1/4-noble  ND  (1422-27)  I  is  over  royal  arms/Lis  in 
center  of  reverse  cross,  Seaby-1810,  St '  1 16QN  005.  VF. 

Est.  200-250 


A  /5"..  Buyer's  Fee  Applies  In  All  l  ot',  Valued  Helixe 


6335  Mixed  lot  of  Silver  Groats  including:  Henry  VI  Calais  mint  annulet 
issue  ND  (1422-27)  Facing  bust  with  annulets  on  either  side  of  the 
neck/Pierced  cross  with  an  annulet  in  two  quarters,  Seaby-1836, 
SC-H64D-010,  F/VF;  Henry  VI  Calais  mint  rosette  mascle  issue  ND 
(1427-30)  Facing  bust  with  rosettes  in  the  legend/Pierced  cross  with 
rosettes  in  the  legend,  Seaby-1859,  SC-H64D-040,  a  very  sharp 
about  XF  with  virtually  full  legends;  Edward  IV  light  coinage  (3.1 
gms)  London  mint  with  crown  MM  ND  (1464-70)  Facing  bust  with 
quatrefoils  at  the  neck/Pierced  cross,  Seaby-2000,  SC-E44D-075, 
nice  VF.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  300-400 


6336  Henry  VII  gold  angel,  Class  5,  with  pheon  mintmark  ND  (1485- 
1509)  St.  Michael  with  both  feet  on  a  dragon/Ship  with  royal  arms 
in  center,  F-151,  Seaby-2187,  SC-H7AG-045.  Good  VF. 

Est.  800-1000 


6337  Henry  VIII  gold  1/2-sovereign  third  coinage  Southwark  mint  ND 
(1544-47),  King  on  throne  holding  orb  and  scepter/Crown  over 
shield  with  “E”  below  shield,  F- 167,  Seaby-2297,  SC-H8HS-010. 
About  VF  with  reverse  double-struck.  Est.  700-900 


6341  Hammered  pair  including:  Edward  VI  fine  silver  shilling  ND  (1551- 
53)  Facing  bust  with  rose  to  left  and  value  right/Royal  shield  over 
long  cross,  Seaby-2482,  SC-E6SH-090,  About  VF;  and  a  Mary  groat 
with  pomegranate  MM  ND  (1  553-54)  Crowned  bust  facing 
left/Cross  over  royal  shield,  Seaby-2492,  SC-M4D-005,  Fine.  Lot  of 
2  coins.  Est.  125-200 


6342  Elizabeth  I  gold  pound  fifth  issue  ND  (1583-1600)  Crowned  bust  of 
queen  left/Crowned  arms  dividing  E  R,  F-214,  Seaby-2534,  SC- 
ELPD-015.  Good  VF.  Est.  1,500-2,000 


6343  James  I  gold  unite  second  coinage  ND  (1604-19)  escallop  MM 
fourth  bust  Crowned  king  with  long  neck  holding  an  orb  and 
scepter,  F-234,  Seaby-2619,  SC-J1UN-020.  VF  with  small  dig 
behind  head.  Est.  500-700 


6338  Henry  VIII  gold  angel  third  coinage  lis  mintmark  ND  (1544-47), 
St.  Michael  killing  a  dragon/Ship  with  royal  arms  and  an  annulet  on 
the  ship,  F- 1 68,  Seaby-2300,  SC-H8AG-030.  About  VF. 

Est.  700-900 


6339  Henry  VIII  testoon  (shilling)  third  coinage  Southwark  mint  ND 
( 1 544-47 )*  Facing  bust/Crown  over  rose,  Seaby-2367,  SC-H8TS- 
015.  This  is  a  debased  and  very  poorly  struck  issue.  About  Fine  for 
the  type.  Est.  400-500 


6340  Henry  VIII  silver  lot  including:  groat  posthumous  coinage  York 
mint  ND  (1547-51)  Crowned  bust  of  king/Royal  arms  over  cross, 
Seaby-2409,  SC-H84D-115,  G/VG;  groat  second  coinage  London 
mint  ND  ( 1526-44)  Youthful  bust  of  king  facing  right/Long  cross 
over  royal  arms,  Seaby-2337e,  SC-H84D-020,  about  VF  with 
scratches  on  the  face;  groat  second  coinage  ND  (  1526-44)  Youthful 
bust  right/Long  cross  over  royal  arms,  Seaby-?,  Fine;  1/2-groat  sec¬ 
ond  coinage  Canterbury  mint  ND  (1526-44)  Youthful  bust  facing 
right/Cross  over  royal  shield  dividing  T.C.,  Seaby-2345,  SC-H82D- 
080,  Good  VF;  and  a  1 /2-groat  first  coinage  Canterbury  mint  ND 
(1509-26)  Youthful  bust  right/Cross  over  royal  shield  dividing 
W.A.,  Seaby-2343,  SC-H82D-020,  F/VF.  Lot  of  5  coins. 

Est.  500-700 


6344  James  I  gold  unite  second  coinage  ND  (1604-19)  tower  MM  fourth 
bust  Crowned  king  with  long  neck  holding  an  orb  and  scepter,  F- 
234,  Seaby-2619,  SC-J1UN-020.  Harshly  cleaned  VF  with  2  edge 
marks  where  a  mount  was  removed.  Est.  250-350 


6345  James  I  gold  laurel  fourth  bust  ND  (1619-25)  Laureate  bust 
left/Long  cross  over  arms,  E-242,  Seaby-2638c,  SC-J1LA-045.  VF 
with  flan  crack  at  10  o’clock.  Est.  400-500 


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6  Mb 


James  l  gold  1/4-laurel  third  coinage,  tourth  bust  ND  (1619-25) 
Bust  of  king  left  wearing  a  laurel/Crown  over  arms  with  no  inner 
circle,  F-244,  Seaby-2638b,  SC-J  ICR-035.  Good  VF.  Est.  225-275 


6347  James  I  gold  Britain  crown,  second  coinage  (1604-19)  fifth  bust, 
plain  cross  MM  Crowned  bust  of  king  right/Crown  over  royal 
shields,  F-236,  Seaby-2626,  SC-J1CR-020.  VF  with  scrapes  behind 
head.  Est.  200-250 


6348  James  I  gold  thistle  crown  ND  (1604-19)  Crown  above  rose/Crown 
above  thistle  dividing  I.  R,  F-238,  Seaby-2628,  SC-J1CR-025,  Good 
VF.  Est.  275-350 


6349  James  I  crown  third  coinage  ND  (1619-25)  King  on  horseback  to 
right/Royal  arms  in  square  garnished  shield,  Seaby-2664,  SC-J  ICR- 
050.  About  VF.  Est.  500-700 


'  C  i  harles  I  tower  mint  gold  unite  cross  cavalry  MM,  ND  (1625-42) 
K  ing  l.ii  ing  left  wearing  ruff  and  single  arched  crown/Crown  over 
square  thield,  F-246,  Seaby-2689,  SC-CI  lJN-01 5.  F/VF  with  2 
obverse  flan  flaws.  Est.  450-550 


6351  Charles  I  tower  mint  gold  unite  second  bust  plume  MM,  ND  (1625- 
42)  King  facing  left  wearing  ruff  and  single  arched  crown/Crown 
over  square  royal  shield,  F-246,  Seaby-2690a,  SC-C1UN-025.  VF. 

Est.  550-650 


6352  Charles  1  Class  3a  tower  mint  crown  ND  (1625-42)  crown  MM, 
King  on  horseback  holding  his  sword  in  the  air/Oval  shield  with  no 
crown  or  plume,  Seaby-2758,  SC-C1CR-070.  Good  Fine. 

Est.  250-350 


6353  Charles  I  “Siege  of  Newark”  halfcrown  1646  Crown  dividing  CR 
with  date  below/OBS:  NEWARK  with  date  below,  Seaby-3140,  SC- 
C1HC-650.  About  XF  and  quite  rare  in  this  grade.  Est.  700-900 


6354  Mixed  early  lot  including:  Charles  I  halfcrown  tower  mint  with  tri¬ 
angle  in  circle  MM,  ND  (1625-42)  Foreshortened  horse  with  it’s  tail 
between  it’s  legs/Round  garnished  shield,  Seahy-2775,  SC-C1HC- 
085;  Charles  I  shilling  Aberystwyth  mint  ND  (1638-42)  Bust  left 
with  large  lace  collar,  plume  before  face  and  large  “XII" 
behind/Plume  over  oval  shield,  Seaby-2883,  SC-C1SH-170,  VF 
with  irregular  flan;  Charles  I  groat  Aberystwyth  mint  ND  (1638-42) 
Large  bust  left  with  lace  collar,  plume  in  front  of  face  and  value 
behind/Plume  over  oval  shield  with  royal  arms,  Seaby-2891,  SC- 
C14D-005,  superb  XF;  Charles  1  half-groat  Aberystwyth  mint  ND 
(1638-42)  Rust  of  king  left  with  lace  collar  and  value  behind,  inner 
circle/Largc  plume  in  inner  circle,  Seahy-2901,  SC-C12D  I  10,  VF, 
and  a  Commonwealth  shilling  1654  Shield  of  St.  George  with  sun 
MM/Shield  of  Sr.  George  and  Ireland  with  date  and  denomination, 
Seaby-3217,  SC-COMS1 1-005,  VG/F.  Lot  of  5  coins.  1  > t .  400-600 


s«u»n  Three  •  Friday.  September  12,  IW7  •  1:00  p.m. 


A  1  5%  Buyer’s  Fee  Applies  In  All  Lots  Valued  Helose  $50,(HH> 


6355  Small  hammered  lot  consisting  of:  James  1  third  coinage  shilling  ND 
(1619-25)  thistle  MM,  Bust  of  king  with  long  curly  hair/Royal  arms 
in  shield,  Seaby-2668,  SC-J1SH-030,  F/VF;  Henry  VIII  groat 
Canterbury  mint,  Crowned  bust  of  king/Royal  shield  over  long 
cross,  Seaby-2408,  SC-H84D-110,  Fine  for  issue;  Elizabeth  I  six¬ 
pence  ND  (1564-65),  pheon  MM,  Large  bust/Cross  over  royal 
shield,  Seaby-2561a,  VG;  and  an  Elizabeth  I  fourth  issue  sixpence, 
long  cross  mm,  ND  (1578-82)  Large  bust  left/Cross  over  royal 
shield,  Seaby-2572,  SC-EL6D-025,  VG.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  150-250 


6356  Oliver  Cromwell  crown  1658/7  Bust  left/Crowned  shield,  Seaby- 
3226,  SC-CRCR-005.  Superb  XF  with  noticeable  die  flaw  across  the 
lower  half  of  the  obverse  as  usual.  This  is  the  first  struck  British 
crown.  Est.  2,500-3,500 


6357  Charles  I  Oxford  pound  1643/2  Horseman  trampling  on  arms /X  X 
above  declaration.  F/VF  with  rim  humps.  The  edge  has  a  pinhole 
and  appears  to  have  been  repaired.  This  is  one  of  the  most  famous 
coins  of  the  British  series.  Est.  1,750-2,250 


6358  Charles  11  crown  1662  first  bust  with  rose  below,  edge  undated  Bust 
right,  rose  below/Four  cruciform  shields  with  “C”s  in  angles,  Seaby- 
3350,  SC-C2CRM-015.  VF.  Est.  150-200 


6359  William  III  gold  5-guineas  1701  Bust  right/Four  crowned  cruciform 
shields  with  scepters  in  the  angles  and  the  lion  of  Nassau  in  the  cen¬ 
ter,  F-310,  Seaby-3456,  SC-W35G-202.  PCGS  AU  55.  A  splendid 
example  of  the  “fine  work”  variety.  Est.  5,500-6,500 


6360  William  111  gold  guinea  1695  Bust  right/Four  cruciform  shields  with 
scepters  in  the  angles,  F-313,  Seaby-3458,  SC-W3GN-005.  VF. 

Est.  400-500 


6361  William  III  gold  guinea  1698  Bust  right/Four  cruciform  shields  with 
scepters  in  the  angles,  F-313,  Seaby-3460,  SC-W3GN-045.  Lustrous 
About  XF.  Est.  500-700 


6362  William  111  crown  1700  Bust  right/Four  cruciform  shields,  Seaby- 
3474,  SC-W3CR-105.  Lightly  toned,  lustrous  Unc.  Very  sharp 
strike,  unlike  many  of  this  date  that  are  poorly  struck. 

_ Est.  1,500-2,000 

6363  William  111  crown  1696  First  bust  right/Four  cruciform  shields  with 
first  harp,  Seaby-3470,  SC-W3CR-025.  Good  VF.  Est.  100-150 

6364  Anne  gold  guinea  1712  Bust  left/Four  cruciform  shields  with 
scepters  in  the  angles,  Seaby-3574,  SC-AGN-085.  Fine. 

Est.  175-225 


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Session  Three  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


6365  Anne  gold  guinea  1714  Bust  left/Four  cruciform  shields  with 
scepters  in  the  angles,  Seaby-3574,  SC-AGN-100.  VF.  Est.  300-400 


6366  Anne  gold  guinea  1712  Bust  left/Four  cruciform  shields  with 
scepters  in  the  angles,  Seaby-3574,  SC-AGN-085.  Lustrous  XF. 

Est.  700-900 


6367  George  1  gold  half-guinea  1725  Bust  right/Four  cruciform  shields 
with  scepters  in  the  angles,  F-329,  Seaby-3637,  SC-G1HG-065. 
VF/XF.  '  Est.  350-450 


6369  George  II  gold  5-guineas  1731  Bust  left/Crowned  arms,  F-332, 
Seahy-3663,  SC-G25G-020.  XF  with  a  small  dig  at  7  o’clock  on  the 
obverse.  A  nice  example  of  this  ever-popular  type.  Est.  4,000-5,000 


6373  George  II  gold  guinea  1759  Head  left/Crowned  arms,  F-344,  Seaby- 
3680,  SC-G2GN-190.  Lustrous  AU.  Est.  700-900 


6374  George  II  crown  1743  Bust  left/Four  crowned  cruciform  shields  with 
roses  in  the  angles,  Seaby-3688,  KM-585.1,  SC-G2CR-060. 
Beautiful  gray  toned  AU  with  perfect  surfaces  and  a  small  flan  flaw 
on  the  head.  A  superior  example  of  this  type.  Est.  1,000-1,500 


6376  George  111  gold  guinea  1766  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F - 3 5 4 . 
Seaby-3727,  SC-G3GN-030.  VF/XF.  Est.  250-350 


6377  Pair  of  George  III  guineas  including:  1777  Bust  right/Crowned  arms, 
F-355,  Seaby-3728,  SC-G3GN-090,  VF/XF;  and  a  spade  guinea 
1790  Bust  right/Arms,  F-356,  Seaby-3729,  SC-G3GN-155,  Fine. 
Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  300-400 


6378  George  III  small  gold  lot  including:  1810  half-guinea,  F-364,  SC- 
G3HG-250,  XF/AU;  1797  third-guinea,  F-365,  SC-G3TG-005, 
AU;  1800  third-guinea,  F-365,  SC-G3TG-020,  AU;  1806  third- 
guinea,  F- 367 ,  SC-G3TG-045,  XF;  and  an  1810  third-guinea,  F- 
367,  SC-G3TG-030,  XF/AU.  Lot  of  5  coins.  Est.  700-800 


6379  Pair  of  George  III  quarter-guineas  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-368, 
Seahy-3741,  SC-G3QG-005.  One  is  XF,  one  is  AU.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  300-400 

6380  George  III  crown  1819  LIX  Bust  right/St.  George,  Scabs  3787,  KM 
675,  SC-G3CR-220.  Proof  with  some  evidence  of  handling. 

Est  600  800 


6368  George  I  crown  1723-SSC  Bust  right/Four  Cruciform  shields  w'ith 
SS  and  C  (for  South  Seas  Company)  in  alternate  angles,  Seaby- 
3640,  SC-G  ICR-030.  Good  VF.  Est.  300-400 


Ge.irg.  II  gold  2  guineas  1739  Intermediate  head  left/Crowned 
.rms  f  3  37.  Sr  , hv  366,s,  S(  G22G-025.  About  XF.  Est.  700-900 


6371  George  II  gold  guinea  1731  Young  head  left/Crowned  arms,  F-339, 
Seaby-3672,  SC-G2GN-040.  VF/XF.  Est.  400-500 


6372  George  II  gold  guinea  1759  Head  left/Crowned  arms,  F-344,  Seaby- 
3680,  SC-G2GN- 190.  VF.  Est.  200-300 


6375  George  II  farthing  struck  in  silver  1730  Bust  left/Britannia  seated, 
Peck-855  (VR).  Nicely  toned  proof.  Est.  300-400 


S,  n»r< .  •  Friday,  September  12,  •  1:00  p.m. 


A  15%  Buyer’s  f  ee  Applies  In  All  Lots  Valued  Belntc  $50, (MH* 


6381  George  III  bank  dollar  1804  Bust  right/Britannia  seated  in  oval 
garter,  Seaby-3768,  KM-Tnl,  SC-G3CR-085.  Proof  with  hairlines 
in  obverse  field.  Est.  800-1,000 


5382  George  III  coppemwopence  1797  Bust  right/Britannia,  Seaby-3776, 
KM-619,  SC-G32D-005.  Choice  AU.  Est.  175-225 


6389  George  VI  13-piece  silver  &  copper  proof  set,  rnaundy  set-crown.  A 

decent  set  with  nice  toning  and  some  minor  hairlines.  In  original 
case.  Lot  of  13  coins.  Est.  1 50-200 

6390  Pair  of  Maundy  sets  in  cases  including:  1906  1,  2,  3  &  4-penny,  KM- 

MDS163,  choice  Unc.;  and  a  1915  1,  2,  3  &  4-penny,  KM- 
MDS173,  Choice  Unc.  Lot  of  2  sets.  Est.  100-150 


6391  Fullerton  pattern  halfcrown  1799  Bust  left/Four  cruciform  shields. 
Hairlined  proof.  Est.  300-400 


6392  George  III  silver  pattern  sixpence  1790  Britannia  seated  left,  date  in 
legend/Crowned  royal  cypher,  “GR,”  ESC-1645.  Prooflike  (Proof?) 
AU.  Est.  350-450 


6393  Victoria  silver  pattern  sixpence  1887  by  Spink  &  Son,  Veiled  bust 
of  Queen  Victoria  left/  Arms  with  denomination  and  date  in 
Roman  numerals,  ESC-1778,  KM-PPnlOO.  Deeply  toned  proof  with 
a  scratch  in  front  of  the  face.  Est.  350-450 


5383  George  IV  crown  with  “SECUNDO”  edge  1821  Bust  left/St. 
George,  Seaby-3805,  KM-680.1,  SC-G4CR-015.  Lightly  toned 
proof  with  some  hairlines.  Est.  1,000-1,200 


6394  Pair  of  gold  sovereign  proofs  including:  1902,  KM-805,  matte  proof; 
and  a  1937,  KM-859,  proof  with  handling  marks  in  the  fields  and  a 
couple  of  rim  nicks.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  300-350 


5384  George  IV  crown  with  “SECUNDO"  edge  1821  Bust  left/St. 

George,  Seaby-3805,  KM-680.1,  SC-G4CR-005.  Nicely  toned, 
choice  Unc.  Est.  600-800 

5385  Victoria  Jubilee  11-piece  gold  and  silver  set  including:  crown  Unc., 

double-florin  AU,  halfcrown  AU,  florin  AU,  shilling  AU,  three¬ 
pence  XF,  5-pound  prooflike  AU,  2-pound  Unc.,  sovereign  Unc., 
and  half-sovereign  Unc.  The  set  is  in  an  1887  proof  set  case.  Lot  of 
11  coins.  Est.  1,850-2,350 

5386  Victoria  gold  &.  silver  10-piece  mint  set  1893  including:  silver 
threepence  Unc.,  sixpence  Unc.,  shilling  Unc.,  florin  choice  proof, 
halfcrown  AU,  and  crown  AU,  gold  5-pound  XF/AU  with  a 
scratch  in  front  of  Victoria,  2-pound  AU,  sovereign  XF/AU,  and 
half-sovereign  BU.  The  set  comes  in  a  modern  case.  Lot  of  10  coins. 

Est.  1,750-2,250 

5387  Edward  VII  1902  13  piece  matte  proof  set  rnaundy  set-5-pound  gold. 

The  gold  is  about  average  for  the  matte  proofs  with  some  surface 
marks.  The  silver  has  been  cleaned  and  has  re-toned.  All  in  all,  an 
average  set  for  1902.  The  set  is  in  an  original  mint  case.  Lot  of  13 
coins  Est.  1,650-1,950 

5388  George  VI  4-piece  gold  set  1937  consisting  of:  5-pounds,  2 -pounds, 

sovereign  and  half-sovereign.  The  coins  are  slightly  hazy  but  this  is 
an  above  average  set.  Very  few  hairlines.  Proofs  in  original  case.  Lot 
of  4  coins.  Est.  1,950-2,450 


6395  Lot  of  proof  halfcrowns  including:  1893,  KM-782,  PCGS  PR  64;  (2) 
1911,  KM-818.1,  both  are  PCGS  PR  65;  (2)  1927,  KM-835,  one 
PCGS  PR  65  and  one  PCGS  PR  66;  and  a  1937,  KM-856,  PCGS 
PR  65.  Lot  of  6  coins.  Est.  350-450 


6396  Lot  of  Elizabeth  II  half-sovereigns  including:  1980,  1982,  1983,  (14) 

1984,  and  ( 10)  1987,  all  are  Choice  Proof.  Lot  of  27  coins. 

Est.  1,100-1,200 

6397  Lot  of  Elizabeth  II  sovereigns  including:  (2)  1979,  1983,  (3)  1984, 

1985,  and  (6)  1987,  all  are  Choice  Proof.  Lot  of  13  coins. 

Est.  1,100-1,200 

6398  Edward  VII  sovereign  lot  including:  1906,  polished  XF  with  a 

mount  removed  from  the  edge;  1906,  AU;  1909,  XF;  and  a  1910, 
lustrous  AU.  All  are  KM-805.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  325-375 


6399  Mixed  British  gold  lot  including:  sovereigns  1910,  KM-805,  choice 
AU;  1912,  KM-820,  XF/AU;  1914,  KM-820,  AU;  1914,  KM-820, 
AU;  and  an  India  Mysore  gold  fanam,  F-677,  XF.  Lot  of  5  coins. 

Est.  325-365 

6400  Mixed  British  lot  including:  sovereign  1818,  KM-874,  VG/F;  half- 
sovereign  1899,  KM-784,  AU;  half-sovereign  1900,  KM-7M.  B(  . 
and  a  gold-plated  shilling  1787,  KM-607.1,  XF.  Lot  of  4  coins. 

Est.  225-275 


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Session  Three  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


o401  High  grade  Victoria  Jubilee  lot  including:  1887  crown,  KM-765, 
l  IK  ,  lvS87  double-florin  Roman  1,  KM-765,  Unc.;  1887  Arabic  l 
double-florin,  lightly  toned  AU/Unc.;  1887  halfcrown,  KM-764, 
AL  with  scratches  on  the  obverse;  1887  florin,  KM-762,  toned 
Unc.;  1887  shilling,  KM-761,  AU;  1887  sixpence,  KM-759,  toned 
Un.,  ;  and  i2)  1887  threepence,  KM-758,  both  are  Unc.  Lot  of  9 
coins.  Est.  250-350 


6402  Mixed  silver  iSc  copper  early  lot  including:  Anne  halfcrown  1703 
Vigo,  Seaby-  3580,  Fine;  William  111  shilling  1700,  Seaby-3516,  AU; 
Anne  shilling  1708-E,  Seaby- 3609,  VG;  George  11  shilling  1739, 
Seaby-3701,  VG;  George  III  sixpence  1787,  Seaby-3749,  F/VF; 
William  Mary  threepence  1689,  Seaby-3441,  Fine;  Anne  three¬ 
pence  1706,  Seaby-3596,  VG;  George  111  threepence  1763,  Seaby- 
3753,  AU;  George  II  farthing  1754,  Seaby-3722,  AU;  and  a  George 
11  farthing  1754,  Seaby-3722,  Fine.  Lot  of  10  coins.  Est.  250-350 

6403  Mixed  post-1800  lot  consisting  of:  sovereign  1895-M,  XF;  halfcrown 
1883,  XF  with  a  couple  of  minor  flan  flaws;  gothic  florin  1872,  XF; 
jubilee  florin  1887,  XF;  shilling  1896,  VF/XF;  shilling  1891,  VF;  six¬ 
pence  1897,  AU;  jubilee  sixpence  1887,  cleaned  XF  with  rim  nicks; 
jubilee  threepence  1892,  AU;  penny  1879,  F/VF;  penny  1891,  XF; 
penny  1895,  Unc.;  halfpenny  1807,  VF;  halfpenny  1838,  XF/AU; 
halfpenny  1897,  Unc.;  farthing  1823,  F/VF;  farthing  1826,  VF;  far¬ 
thing  1838,  AU;  farthing  1845,  XF;  farthing  1848  VF;  farthing 
1855,  XF;  1/2 -farthing  1837,  VF  with  some  black  encrustation;  1/3- 
farthing  1885,  Unc;  and  a  1-1/2 -pence  1843/34  XF.  Lot  of  24  coins. 

Est.  400-500 

6404  Mixed  lot  with  a  couple  of  commonwealth  pieces  thrown  in,  includ¬ 

ing:  Bermuda  crown  1959,  BU;  Canada  (2)  1961  prooflike  dollars; 
Great  Britain  cartwheel  twopence  1797,  Fine;  Florin  1935,  Fine, 
threepence  1887,  AU;  9-piece  proof  set  1950,  farthing-halfcrown; 
10-piece  proof  set  1951,  farthing-crown;  (16)  Churchill  crowns, 
Unc;  and  a  South  Africa  Kruger  shillingl897,  lustrous  AU.  Lot  of 
46  coins.  Est.  140-180 

6405  Elizabeth  II  (11)  1980  proof  sovereigns,  KM-919,  all  gem  proof  in 

original  cases.  Lot  of  1 1  coins.  Est.  950-1,150 

6406  Elizabeth  II  (11)  1981  proof  sovereigns,  KM-919,  all  gem  proof  in 

original  cases.  Lot  of  1 1  coins.  Est.  950- 1 , 1 50 

6407  Elizabeth  II  mixed  gold  proofs  including:  (2)  sovereigns  1987,  KM- 

919;  and  a  half-sovereign  1992,  all  are  gem  proof  in  the  original 
cases.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  225-250 

6408  Elizabeth  II  sovereign  set  1979-1986,  KM-919.  All  are  gem  proof  in 

a  mint  presentation  case.  Lot  of  8  coins.  Est.  750-950 


6409  Otto  gold  20-drachmai  1833  Bust  left/Crowned  arms,  F-10,  KM-21. 
Lustrous  XF/AU.  Est.  800- 1 ,000 


6410  Mixed  silver  lot  including:  8-reales  1751-J,  KM-12,  Fine,  pierced;  8- 
reales  181 5-M,  KM-69,  VF;  8-reales  1818-M,  KM-59,  cleaned  VF; 
8-reales  1821-M,  KM-69,  Fine;  2-reales  1800-M,  KM-51,  F/VF;  1/2- 
real  1807-M,  KM-50,  VF;  and  a  1/4-real  1796,  KM-59,  VF.  Lot  of  7 
coin*.  Est.  250-300 


GUINEA 

641  1  10th  anniversary  of  Independence  gold  and  silver  set  including:  sil¬ 
ver  100,  200,  250,  and  500-francs,  KM-9,  II,  1),  and  16;  and  gold 
1,000,  2,000,  5,000,  and  10, 000-francs,  F-l/4,  KM-17,  18,  32,  and 
20,  all  are  proof  in  original  case  with  certificate.  Lot  of  9  coins. 

Est.  800-1,000 


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HUNGARY 


6412  Ferdinand  II  taler  1631-KB  Bust  right  wearing  large  ruff/Two-head- 
ed  eagle  with  the  date,  D-3129,  KM-75.  Lustrous  XF/AU. 

Est.  350-450 

6413  Ferdinand  III  taler  1649-KB  Bust  right/Two-headed  eagle,  D-3198, 

KM- 107.  XF/AU.  This  coin  has  been  lightly  polished  in  the  past, 
but  it  has  re-toned  nicely.  Est.  250-350 

6414  Semmelweis  gold  set  including:  50,  100,  200,  500,  and  1 000-torints, 
F-106f,  106g,  106h,  106i,  and  106j,  KM-583,  585,  586.  587,  and 
588,  all  are  proof  in  the  original  case  with  certificate,  issued  for  the 
150th  anniversary  of  the  birth  of  Semmelweis.  Lot  of  5  coins. 

Est.  1,750-2,250 

6415  Franz  Joseph  I  gold  lot  including:  (3)  20-korona  1893-KB,  KM-486, 
all  are  Unc.;  (3)  20-korona  1894,  KM-486,  1  is  AU,  2  are  AU/Unc. 
Lot  of  6  coins. 

Est.  400-500 

6416  Franz  Joseph  I  gold  lot  including:  1894,  Unc., 1895,  Unc.,  (2)  1897, 
Unc.,  1898,  Unc.,  and  an  1899,  Unc.  All  are  KM-486.  Est.  425-525 

ICELAND 

6417  Gold  10,000-kronur  1974  Viking  ship  with  Ingolfur  Arnarson/Sea 

eagle,  dragon,  bull,  and  giant,  F-2,  KM-22.  BU.  Est.  175-225 

IRAN 

6418  2500  years  of  Iranian  Monarchy  gold  &  silver  set  including:  silver 
25,  50,  75,  100,  and  200-rials,  KM-2/6;  and  gold  500,  750,  1000,  and 
2000-rials,  F- 1 06/1 09,  KM-8/11,  all  are  proof  in  original  case,  the 
silver  200-rials  has  some  contact  marks.  Lot  of  9  coins.  Est.  700-800 


6419  Mixed  gold  lot  including:  1/4-pahlevis  AH1337  &  AH1338,  KM- 
Y.  1 42,  both  are  BU;  (2)  1/2-pahlevis  AH1338,  both  are  BU;  1- 
pahlevi  AH1334,  KM-Y.143,  AU;  (2)  1-pahlevis  AH1337,  KM- 
Y.  143,  BU;  1-pahlevi  AH1339,  KM-143,  AU;  5-pahlevi  AH  1339, 
KM-Y.145,  BU;  and  a  5-pahlevi  AH1353,  KM-Y.145,  cleaned  AU 
in  an  ornate  gold  mount.  Lot  of  10  coins.  Est.  1 ,300- 1 ,500 


IRAQ 

6420  Gold  trio  including:  (3)  50th  anniversary  of  Iraqi  Army  gold  5- 
dinars  1971,  KM-134,  Krause  lists  only  as  Unc,  but  these  appear  to 
be  proof.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  450-550 


IRELAND 

6421  Mixed  Irish  pair  including:  gun  money  crown  16(90),  KM-103,  VF 

for  the  issue,  because  of  the  crude  strike  the  last  two  digits  ot  the 
date  are  missing  but  it  can  only  be  1690;  and  an  1806  farthing,  KM 
146,  proof.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  125-175 

6422  Halfpenny  pair  including:  1723,  KM-1 17.1,  Good;  and  a  172  3,  KM 

117.1,  XF.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  50-75 


A  I  5 "'n  Buyer’s  Lee  Applies  lo  All  Luts  Valued  Bclme 


KOREA 


ITALY 

(>423  Sardinia  gold  100-lire  1827-L  with  eagle  MM,  Bust  left/Crowned 
arms,  F-1132,  KM-C.108.1.  XF.  Est.  450-550 


6424  Vatican  gold  100-lire  1933-34  Bust  right/Christ  standing,  F-284, 
KM-Y.19.  BU.  Est.  175-225 


6425  Vatican  gold  100-lire  1933-34  Bust  right/Christ  standing,  F-284, 
KM-Y.19.  BU.  Est.  175-225 


6426  Vatican  gold  100-lire  1933-34  Bust  right/Christ  standing,  F-284, 
KM-Y.19.  BU.  Est.  175-225 


6427  Vatican  gold  100-lire  1933-34  Bust  right/Christ  standing,  F-284, 

KM-Y.19.  BU.  Est.  175-225 

6428  Vatican  gold  100-lire  1933-34  Bust  right/Christ  standing,  F-284, 

KM-Y.19.  BU.  Est.  175-225 


6429  Vatican  gold  100-lire  1933-34  Bust  right/Christ  standing,  F-284, 
KM-Y.19.  BU.  Est.  175-225 


6430  Vatican  gold  10@<lire  1936  Bust  right/Christ  standing,  F-285,  KM- 
Y.10.  BU.  Est.  200-250 


6431  Vatican  gold  100-lire  1939  Bust  right/Christ  standing,  F-286,  KM- 
Y.30.  BU.  Est.  200-300 


6432  Vatican  gold  100-lire  1950  Bust  left/Opening  of  the  Holy  Door,  F- 
289,  KM-Y.48.  BU.  Est.  175-225 


IVORY  COAST 

6433  4-piece  gold  set  1966  including:  10,  25,  50,  and  100-francs,  F- 1/4, 
KM-2/5,  proof  in  original  case.  Est.  700-1,000 


JAPAN 

6434  Taisho  7  (1918)  gold  20-yen  Radiant  sun/Value  in  date,  F-53,  KM- 
Y.40.2.  XF/AU.  Est.  1,400-1,800 


KENYA 

6435  1966  gold  set  including:  100,  250,  and  500-shillings,  F-1,2,  and  3, 
KM-7,  8,  and  9,  proof  in  original  case.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  700-800 

6436  A  second  1966  gold  set  including:  100,  250,  and  500-shillings,  F- 
1,2,  and  3,  KM-7,  8,  and  9,  proof  in  original  case.  Lot  of  3  coins. 

Est.  700-800 

6437  A  third  1966  gold  set  including:  100,  250,  and  500-shillings,  F-1,2, 
and  3,  KM-7,  8,  and  9,  proof  in  original  case.  Lot  of  3  coins. 

Est.  700-800 

6438  A  fourth  1966  gold  set  including:  100,  250,  and  500-shillings,  F-1,2, 
and  3,  KM-7,  8,  and  9,  proof  in  original  case.  Lot  of  3  coins. 

Est.  700-800 


6439  Year  501  (1892)  5-yang  Dragons/Value,  KM-1 1 14-  XF/AU. 

_ Est.  1,250-1,750 

6440  Sample  Set  1,  5  &.  10-won  1966,  KM-4,  5  &.  6.  All  are  red  &  brown 
Unc.  Each  is  stamped  “Sample,”  in  Korean  characters,  on  the 
reverse.  These  sets  were  made  for  distribution  to  banks  and  govern¬ 
ment  agencies  as  examples  of  the  new  coinage.  Lot  of  3  coins. 

Est.  150-200 

LESOTHO 

6441  1966  gold  set  including:  maloti,  2-maloti,  and  4-maloti,  F-l,  2,  and 

3,  KM-5,  6,  and  7,  proof  in  original  case  with  certificate.  Lot  of  3 
coins.  Est.  300-400 

6442  International  Year  of  the  Child  Trio  including:  250-maloti  1979, 
KM-26,  BU;  and  (2)  250-maloti  1979,  KM-26,  proof.  Lot  of  3  coins. 

Est.  1,150-1,250 

LIBERIA 

6443  Gold  25-dollars  1972  Bust  of  President  Tolbert/Scene  at  Providence 

island,  F-l  1,  KM-28.  Proof.  Est.  250-300 

6444  Gold  25-dollars  pair  including:  1965,  F-3,  KM-28,  BU  in  original 
case;  and  a  25-dollars  1972,  F-l  1,  KM-28,  proof.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  500-600 

LIECHTENSTEIN 

6445  Franz  Joseph  II  gold  10-franken  1946  Head  left/Arms,  F-18,  KM- 

Y.13.  BU.  '  Est.  175-225 

6446  Franz  Josef  II  and  Princess  Gina  two-piece  gold  set  consisting  of:  50 

&  25-franken  1956  Conjoined  busts  left/Crowned  arms,  F-20  &  21, 
KM-16  &  15.  Both  are  BU.  Est.  500-600 


MEXICO 


6447  Philip  V  Pillar  8-reales  1741  MF  Crowned  arms/Pillars  of  Hercules, 
KM-103.  Lustrous  AU.  Just  a  hair  away  from  Unc.  Est.  400-600 


Session  Three  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


6448  Philip  V  Pillar  8-reales  1742-MF  Crowned  arms/Pillars  of  Hercules, 
KM- 103.  Nicely  toned  AU.  Est.  350-550 


6449  Philip  V  Pillar  8-reales  1 745-MF,  Crowned  arms/Pillars  of  Hercules, 
KM- 103.  Frosty  Unc.  with  a  hairline  scratch  in  the  obverse  field.  A 
superior  coin  for  this  type.  Est.  1,000-1,250 


6450  Philip  V  Pillar  8-reales  1747-MF  Crowned  arms/Pillars  of  Hercules. 
Frosty  Unc.  with  a  flan  flaw  at  6  o’clock.  Est.  500-700 


6451  Charles  III  Pillar  8-reales  1767-MF  Crowned  arms/Pillars  of 
Hercules.  Beautifully  toned  AU.  Est.  350-450 


6452  Pillar  lot  including:  8-reales  1744-MF,  KM-103,  Fine;  1746-MF, 
KM  104  I,  VF;  I749-MF,  KM-104.1,  VF/XF;  1752-MF,  KM-104.1, 
Fine,  1752-MF,  KM-104.1,  VG/F;  1766-MF,  KM-105,  Fine  with 
scratches,  possibly  sea-salvaged;  1768-MF,  KM-105,  Fine  with 
sir  itches  on  the  obverse;  2-reales  1754-M,  KM-86,  VF/XF;  and  a 
1757-M,  KM-86,  Fine.  Lot  of  9  coins.  Est.  600-700 


6454  Charles  IV  gold  8-escudos  1804-TF1  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F  43, 

KM- 159.  Lightly  burnished  XF.  Est.  500-600 

6455  Charles  IV  8-reales  lot  including:  1797-FM,  cleaned  VF/XF  with 

graffiti  in  front  of  the  face;  1797-FM,  VF/XF;  1799-FM,  F/VF;  1800- 
FM,  lustrous  XF;  1803-FT,  Fine;  1804-TH,  VF;  1806-TH,  F/VF, 
weakly  struck  at  the  date;  1807-TH,  cleaned  F?VF  with  a  cut  in 
front  of  the  face;  and  an  1808-TH,  lustrous  XF  with  a  cut  on  the 
cheek.  All  are  KM- 109.  Lot  of  9  coins.  Est.  200-250 

6456  Ferdinand  Vll  1-real  1809-TH,  KM-82,  PCGS  MS  63.  Est.  150-200 


6457  Ferdinand  Vll  mixed  lot  including:  8-reales  1809-TH,  KM-110, 
harshly  cleaned  VF;  1810-HJ,  KM-110,  F/VF;  1810-HJ,  KM-110, 
Fine  but  weakly  struck  on  the  right  side;  181 0/09-HJ ,  KM-110, 
harshly  cleaned  F/VF;  1810-HJ,  KM-110,  cleaned  VF;  1817-JJ,  KM- 
111,  VF;  1819-JJ,  KM-1 1 1,  F/VF  with  light  corrosion  in  the  reverse 
letters;  1821-JJ,  KM- 111,  VF;  2-reales  1819-JJ,  KM-93,  VG;  and  a 
1  /2-real  1821-JJ,  KM-74,  Fine.  Lot  of  10  coins.  Est.  200-250 


6458  War  of  Independence-Royalist  lot  including:  8-reales  1814  Ga-MR, 
KM-1 11.3,  VF;  1821  Ga-FS,  KM-1 11.3,  harshly  cleaned  Fine  with 
scratches  and  traces  of  corrosion;  1821  Ga-FS,  KM-1 11.3,  F/VF; 
1821  Zs-RG,  KM-1 1 1.5,  VF;  1821  Zs-RG,  KM-111.5,  VF;  and  a  2- 
reales  1820  Z-AG,  KM-93. 4,  Fine.  Lot  of  6  coins.  Est.  125-175 


6459  Republic  8-escudos  1862  Go-YE,  KM-383.7.  VF.  Est.  400-500 


6460  Republic  gold  8-escudos  1862/1  Go-YE,  KM-383.7.  VF.  Est.  400-500 


6461  Republic  gold  8-escudos  1862  Go-YE,  KM-383.7.  XF.  Est.  450-550 


6462  Republic  gold  8-escudos  1868  Go-YF,  KM-383.7.  VF.  Est.  400-500 


6463  Republic  gold  8-escudos  1868  Go-YE,  KM-383.7.  VF.  Est.  400-500 


6464  Republic  gold  8-escudos  1867  Mo-CH,  KM-383. 9.  VF.  Est.  400-500 


6465  Republic  gold  peso  1890  Mo-M,  KM-410.5.  Prooflike  BU. 

Est.  175-225 

6466  Pair  of  gold  pesos  including:  1903  Mo-M,  KM-410.5,  weakly  struck 
XF/AU;  and  a  1902  Mo-M,  KM-410.5,  BU.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  225-275 

6467  Certified  minor  lot  including:  1/2-real  1758-M,  KM-67,  PCGS  AU 

53;  1/2-real  1774-FM,  KM-69.2,  PCGS  MS  63;  1/2-real  1801-FT, 
KM-72,  PCGS  MS  63.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  200-300 


6468  Mixed  gold  lot  including:  (2)  20-pesos  1959,  KM-478,  BU;  (4)  10- 

pesos  1959,  KM-473,  BU;  (3)  1955  5-pesos,  KM-464,  BU;  (3)  2-1/2- 
pesos  1945,  KM-463,  BU;  and  (2)  2-pesos  1945,  KM-461,  BU.  Lot 
of  14  coins.  Est.  850-950 

6469  Large  gold  lot  including:  50-peso  1943,  KM-481,  BU;  50-pesos 
1945,  KM-481,  BU;  10-pesos  1906,  KM-473,  AU;  (3)  5-pesos  1906, 
KM-464,  all  are  BU;  (3)  20-pesos  size  mint  medal  1962  commemo¬ 
rating  the  100  anniversary  of  the  battle  of  Puebla,  all  are  BU;  and  a 
20-peso  1959  size  mint  medal  honoring  Carranza.  Est.  1,600-1,800 

6470  Gold  type  set  including:  50-pesos  1947,  20-pesos  1959,  10-pesos 

1959,  5-pesos  1955,  2-1/2-pesos  1945  and  2-pesos  1945,  all  are  RU 
in  a  custom  plastic  case.  Lot  of  6  coins.  Est.  725-800 

6471  Mixed  lot  including:  8-reales  1874  Mo-MH,  KM-377.10,  XF  with  a 
lot  of  tine  scratches  as  from  brushing;  8-reales  1885  Go-RR,  KM- 
377.8,  lustrous  XF;  8-reales  1877  Zs-JS,  KM-377.1  3,  lustrous  AU;  8- 
reales  1896  Zs-FZ,  KM-377.1 3,  lightly  toned  XF/AU;  50-centavos 
1870  Go-S,  KM-407.4,  Fine;  peso  1910,  KM-453,  VF/XF;  and  a 
Republic  1/8-real  1842,  KM-334,  Fine.  Lot  of  7  coins.  Est.  125-150 


6453  Charles  III  8-reales  l«.t  including:  1777-FM,  KM-106.2,  F/VF;  1781- 
f  f  f  M  106.2,  VF  with  i  rim  bump  at  6  o’clock;  1788-FM,  KM- 
I  6.2,  harshly  cleaned  F/VF,  and  a  Charles  INI  8-reales  with  por¬ 
trait  of  Charles  III  1790  FM,  VF/XF.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  125-175 


*4 


•  trnlav,  September  12,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


A  /  5",.  Hiivcr’s  Fee  Applies  In  All  lait.s  Valued  Melon  85l),(KH) 


ssion  Ihre 


6472  Large  mixed  lot  including:  Pillar  8-reales  1738  sea-salvaged  with 

heavy  corrosion,  1741  sea-salvaged  with  heavy  corrosion;  1746,  dark 
VF;  Bust  8-reales  1801,  Fine  with  hole  at  1  o’clock;  1808,  sea-sal¬ 
vaged  with  moderate  corrosion;  Pillar  4-reales  1740,  sea-salvaged 
with  very  heavy  corrosion;  Bust  4-reales  1781,  VG  with  large  dig  on 
the  reverse;  Bust  2-reales  1782,  Fine;  1801,  AG;  1805,  VG;  Cap  & 
Rays  2-reales  1857  Go-AG,  AG;  Pillar  1-real  1749,  AG/G;  1764, 
Good;  Bust  1-real  1801,  lustrous  XF/AU;  Bust  1/2-reales  1783  AG; 
1788,  Poor;  1792,  F/VF;  1797,  F/VF;  1799,  AG;  1810,  VG/F;  and  an 
1821,  Good.  Lot  of  21  coins.  Est.  200-300 

6473  Fantasy  Maximilian  gold  piece  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  The 
design  of  the  20-peso  gold  coin,  without  the  denomination,  hut  the 
size  of  the  50-centavos  (31  MM),  18.4  gms.  Choice  Proof. 

Est.  150-200 

6474  Large  silver  lot  including:  (12)  Cap  &  Ray  8-reales  various  dates 
and  mints,  mostly  common  dates,  average  XF;  (50)  Liberty  Cap 
pesos  various  dates  and  mints,  mostly  common  dates  but  a  few  that 
catalog  $50  each,  average  XF;  5-pesos  1948,  (2)  1955,  1956,  (2) 
1959,  average  XF;  and  a  10-pesos  1956,  XF.  Lot  of  69  coins. 

Est.  600-700 

6475  Gold  lot  including:  (2)  tiny  fantasy  Maximilian  gold  gold  pieces 

dated  1865  but  still  being  struck  today,  BU;  2-pesos  1945,  XF  with 
mount  removed  and  1947,  BU;  21/2 -pesos  1919,  XF/AU  and  1948, 
Unc.;  20-pesos  1917  XF,  and  1921  cleaned  XF  in  a  ring  mount; 
medallic  20-pesos  1953  Hidalgo,  KM-M92a,  VF,  ex.  Jewelry  piece; 
(2)  Constitution  medallic  50-pesos,  KM-M122a,  one  XF/AU  and 
one  BU;  and  a  medallic  50-pesos  1972,  cervantino  festival,  BU.  Lot 
of  12  coins.  Est.  1,850-2,050 

6476  Small  size  gold  lot  including:  (10)  2-pesos  1945,  KM-461,  BU;  and 
(10)  21/2-pesos  1945,  KM-463,  BU.  Lot  of  20  coins.  Est.  375-425 


6477  Medallic  gold  10-pesos  lot  including:  (14)  1957  Constitution,  KM- 

M123a,  all  are  BU:  Lot  of  14  coins.  Est.  1,200-1,300 

6478  Miscellaneous  lot  including:  Pillar  8-reales  1763-MF,  details  of  a  VF 

hut  bent  and  with  some  incrustation;  Pillar  l-real  1736-MF,  VG; 
Pillar  1/2-real  1751  -M,  VG  with  punch  mark  on  reverse;  Pillar  1/2- 
real  1754-M.  VG/F;  Bust  8-reales  1804-TH,  VG/F  with  rim  bumps; 
1/4-real  1859-Potosi,  VG;  Maximilian  peso  1866-Mo,  about  XF; 
Cap  &.  Ray  peso  1890Ca-MM,  XF;  1 -centavo  1898-Mo,  Fine;  (2) 
50-centavos  1907,  Fine;  5-centavos  1907,  VF;  5-centavos  1912  large 
MM,  VF/XF;  1-centavo  1906,  VF;  dos-Pesos  1921,  XF/AU;  (3) 
Constitution  10-pesos  1957,  XF;  10-pesos  1960,  XF;  Railroad  5- 
pesos  1950,  Unc.;  5-pesos  1953,  XF;  (3)  5-pesos  1954,  1  is  AU  and  2 
are  Unc,  very  scarce  date;  5-pesos  1956,  XF;  peso  1948,  AU;  (2) 
onzas  1949,  BU;  sealed  mint  set  1959-62,  centavo-peso  (6-pieces), 
BU;  and  a  50  mm  silver  medal  1963  Heads  of  Mateos  &  Kennedy 
on  either  side  of  a  seated  Juarez/Flags  of  Mexico  &  USA  with  date 
1864-1963.  Lot  of  34  coins.  Est.  450-550 

MONACO 

6479  Charles  III  gold  100-francs  1882-A  Head  right/Crowned  arms,  F-ll, 

KM-99.  XF.  Est.  500-600 

6480  Charles  III  gold  100-francs  1886-A  Head  right/Crowned  arms,  F-ll, 

KM-99.  Unc..  Est.  600-700 


6481  Albert  gold  100-francs  1896-A  Head  left/Crowned  arms,  F-13,  KM- 
105.  Choice  BU.  Est.  700-800 


NETHERLANDS 


6482  Zeeland  gold  14-gulden  1761  Horse  &.  rider/Crowned  arms,  F-313, 
KM-97.  Lustrous  AU.  Est.  500-700 


6483  Kingdom  of  the  Netherlands  gold  ducat  1849  Standing 

knight/Tablet,  F-344,  KM-83.1.  Unc.  Est.  200-250 

6484  Kingdom  of  the  Netherlands  gold  lot  including:  (4)  1897  10- 

guldens  Bust  left/Crowned  arms,  F-347,  KM-118.  All  Choice  BU. 
The  popular  one  year  type.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  450-550 

6485  Kingdom  of  the  Netherlands  gold  lot  including:  (3)  1897  10- 

guldens  Bust  left/Crowned  arms,  F-347,  KM-118.  All  Choice  BU. 
The  popular  one  year  type.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-450 

6486  Kingdom  of  the  Netherlands  gold  lot  including:  (3)  1897  10- 
guldens  Bust  left/Crowned  arms,  F-347,  KM-118.  All  Choice  BU. 
The  popular  one  year  type.  Lot  of  3  coins. 

Est.  350-450 

6487  Kingdom  of  the  Netherlands  gold  ducat  lot  including:  (6)  1985  & 
(3)  1986.  Gem  prooflike  in  original  cases/  Lot  of  9  coins. 

Est.  425-525 


NICARAGUA 

6488  Gold  50-cordobas  1967  Facing  bust/Arms  within  a  triangle,  F-l, 

KM-25.  Prooflike  BU.  Issued  on  the  100th  anniversary  of  the  birth 
of  Ruben  Dario.  Est.  375-425 

6489  Four  piece  lot  of  gold  Ruben  Dario  50-cordobas  1967,  F-l,  KM-25. 

All  are  prooflike  BU.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  1,300-1,500 


6490  Four  piece  lot  of  gold  Ruben  Dario  50-cordobas  1967,  F-l,  KM-25. 
All  are  prooflike  BU.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  1,300-1,500 


6491  Three  piece  lot  of  gold  Ruben  Dario  50-cordobas  1967,  F-l,  KM-25. 

All  are  prooflike  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  1,000-1,100 

6492  Two  piece  gold  set  including:  200  &  500-cordobas  1975,  KM-37  & 

39,  both  are  proof.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  140-160 


NIGER 

6493  Independence  commemorative  gold  set  1960  including:  10,  25,  50, 
and  100-francs,  F- 1/4,  KM- 1/4,  proof  in  original  case.  Lot  of  4  coins. 

Est.  750-850 


NORWAY 

6494  Oscar  II  gold  20-kroner  pair  1902  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-l 7, 
KM-355.  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  350-450 


6495  Oscar  II  gold  20-kroner  pair  1902  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-l 7, 
KM-355.  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  350-450 


PANAMA 

6496  Franklin  Mint  gold  lot  including:  75-halhoas  1978,  KM-55,  proof; 
(9)  100-balboas  1975,  KM-41,  proof;  (2)  100-balboas  1976,  KM-41, 
proof;  platinum  150-balboas  1976,  KM-43,  proof;  (2)  500-balboas 
1975,  KM-42,  proof;  and  500-balboas  1976,  KM-42,  proof.  All  coins 
are  sealed  in  original  Franklin  Mint  cachets.  Lot  of  16  coins. 

Est.  2,250-2,750 


9S 


Session  Three  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  1:00  p.nt. 


PERU 


PORTUGAL 


6497  Ferdinand  VI  gold  8-escudos  1753-J  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-16, 
KM-50.  Lustrous  XF.  Est.  1,500-2,000 


6498  Ferdinand  VI  gold  8-escudos  1758-JM  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F- 
20,  KM-59.  XF  with  a  mount  expertly  removed.  Est.  800-1,000 


6499  Republic  gold  100-soles  1963  Liberty  seated  right/Arms,  F-78,  KM- 
231.  Choice  BU.  Est.  500-575 


6500  Mixed  silver  lot  including:  single  dot  pillar  8-reales  1770-JM,  KM- 
64.2,  XF;  Bust  8-reales,  1779-MJ,  KM-78,  VF/XF;  1794-IJ,  KM-97, 
XF  with  light  scratches  in  front  of  the  face;  1796-IJ,  KM-97,  XF 
with  a  small  rim  bump  at  12  o’clock;  1799-IJ,  KM-97,  XF;  1806-JP, 
KM-97,  XF;  1813-JP,  KM-117.1,  VF;  1815-JP,  KM-117.1,  XF;  Bust 
4-reales  1819-JP,  KM-116,  Fine;  Pillar  2-reales  1771-JM,  KM-62, 
Fine;  Bust  2-reales  1799-IJ,  KM-95,  Fine;  and  a  Bust  1-real  1806-JP, 
KM-94,  VG.  Lot  of  12  coins.  Est.  500-600 


6501  Three  piece  set  of  gold  100,000-soles  1979  including:  commemora¬ 
tive  coins  honoring  Francisco  Bolognese,  Andres  Caceras,  and 
Miguel  Grau,  KM-280,  281,  and  282,  all  are  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3 
coins.  Est.  1,050-1,150 


6502  Three  piece  lot  gold  of  50, 000-soles  1979  including:  commemora¬ 
tive  coins  honoring  Alfonso  Urgarte,  Elias  Aguirre,  and  Garcia 
Calderon,  KM-277,278,  279,  all  are  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins. 

Est.  525-625 


PHILIPPINES 


6503  Isabel  II  gold  4-pesos  1868  Bust  left/Arms,  F-l,  KM-144,  AU. 

Est.  200-250 


6504  Crown  pair  including:  “Y  II”  counterstamp  on  1833  Peru  8-reales, 
KM- 138.2,  F/VF;  and  a  peso  1897,  KM- 154,  XF.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  80-125 


POLAND 

6505  Republic  gold  set  1925  consisting  of  10  &.  20-zlotych,  F-l  16  &  115, 
KM-Y.33  &  Y.32.  Both  are  BU.  Issued  on  the  900th  anniversary  of 
Poland.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  250-300 


6506  Republic  gold  set  1925  consisting  of  10  &  20-zlotych,  F-l  16  &.  115, 
KM-Y.33  &  Y.32.  Both  are  BU.  Issued  on  the  900th  anniversary  of 
Poland.  Lot  at  2  coins.  Est.  250-300 


6507  Three  piece  gold  lot  including:  (2)  20-zlotych  1925,  KM-Y.33,  BU; 
and  a  10-zlotych  1925,  KM-Y.32,  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-450 


6508  Maria  I  gold  4-escudos  1789  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-l  16,  KM- 
299.  Lustrous  AU.  Est.  500-700 


6509  Maria  I  gold  4-escudos  1796  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-l  16,  KM- 
299.  Lustrous  XF/AU.  Est.  400-600 


6510  Joao  VI  gold  peca  (6400-reis)  1822  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F- 1 28, 
KM-364.  Lustrous  AU/Unc..  Est.  500-700 


651 1  Joao  VI  gold  peca  (6400-reis)  1822  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F- 1 28, 
KM-364-  Lustrous  AU/Unc.  Est.  500-700 


6512  Joao  VI  gold  peca  (6400-reis)  1822  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-l 28, 
KM-364.  Lustrous  AU.  Est.  400-600 


651 3  Joao  VI  gold  peca  (6400-reis)  1822  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-l 28, 
KM-364.  Lustrous  AU.  Est.  400-600 


6514  Joao  VI  gold  peca  (6400-reis)  1822  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F-l 28, 
KM-364.  Lustrous  AU.  Est.  400-600 


6515  Joao  VI  gold  peca  (6400-reis)  1822  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  P  128, 
KM-364.  Lustrous  AU.  Est.  400-600 


6516  Joao  VI  gold  peca  (6400-reis)  1822  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F  128, 
KM-364.  Lustrous  XF/AU.  Est.  350-500 


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6517  Joao  VI  gold  peca  (6400-reis)  1824  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F- 1 28, 
KM'364.  Lustrous  AU.  Est.  400-600 


6518  Joao  VI  gold  peca  (6400'reis)  1824  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F- 1 28, 
KM-364-  Lustrous  XF/AU.  Est.  350-500 


6526  Nicholas  I  platinum  3-roubles  1834  St.  Petersburg  Eagle/Date  & 
denomination,  F- 143,  KM-C177.  XF.  Est.  400-500 


6527  Nicholas  II  gold  10-roubles  (2)  1903  Bust  right/Eagle,  F-161,  KM- 
Y64-  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  300-350 


6528  Nicholas  II  gold  10-roubles  (2)  1904  Bust  right/Eagle,  F-161,  KM- 
Y64-  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  300-350 


6529  Nicholas  II  gold  10-roubles  (2)  1904  Bust  right/Eagle,  F-161,  KM- 
Y64-  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  300-350 


6530  Nicholas  II  gold  10-roubles  (3)  1904  Bust  right/Eagle,  F-161,  KM- 
Y64.  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  450-475 


6531  Nicholas  II  gold  10-roubles  (2)  1910  Bust  right/Eagle,  F-161,  KM- 
Y64-  Choice  AU.  A  much  scarcer  date.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  300-350 

6532  Nicholas  II  gold  lot  including:  10-roubles  (2)  1903,  F-161,  KM-Y64, 
BU;  and  a  5-roubles  1902,  F- 162,  KM-Y62,  XF/AU.  Lot  of  3  coins. 

Est.  300-350 

6533  Mixed  gold  lot  including:  15-roubles  1897,  KM-Y.65,  VF;  71/2-rou- 

bles  1897,  KM-Y.63,  VF/XF;  5-roubles  1888,  KM-Y.42,  XF;  5-rou¬ 
bles  1889,  KM-Y.42,  XF;  5-roubles  1900,  F-Y.62,  VF  with  nm  nick; 
5-roubles  1900,  KM-Y.62,  XF  with  rim  bumps;  and  a  chervonetz 
( 10-rouble)  1976,  KM-Y.85.  BU.  Lot  of  7  coins.  Est.  525-625 


6519  Luiz  I  gold  10,000-reis  1883  Bust  left/Crowned  arms,  F- 152,  KM- 
520.  Prooflike  Unc.  with  some  bagmarking.  Est.  500-600 


RHODESIA 

6520  Three  piece  gold  set  1966  including:  10-shillings,  pound,  and  5- 
pounds,  F-l,  2,  and  3,  KM-5,  6,  and  7,  proof  in  original  case. 

Est.  600-800 

6521  Three  piece  gold  set  1966  including:  10-shillings,  pound,  and  5- 

pounds,  F-l,  2,  and  3,  KM-5,  6,  and  7,  proof.  Est.  550-650 

6522  Gold  5-pounds  1966  Bust  right/Arms,  F-l,  KM-7,  proof. 

Est.  450-550 


RUSSIA 


6523  Peter  I  (the  Great)  rouble  1723  Bust  right/Four  crowned  Russian 
P’s,  D-1657,  KM-162.2.  XF.  Est.  250-350 


RWANDA 

6534  Three  piece  gold  lot  including:  100-francs  1961,  KM-4,  proof;  50- 
francs  1961,  KM-3,  proof;  and  a  25-francs  1961,  KM-2,  proof.  Lot  of 
3  coins.  Est.  550-650 


SCOTLAND 

6535  Mixed  hammered  lot  including:  Alexander  III  long  cross  penny 
with  plain  cross  MM  ND  (1280-86)  Bust  left/Long  cross  with  6- 
pointed  stars  in  the  angles,  Seaby-5053,  VF;  David  II  second 
coinage  groat  ND  (1357-67)  Older  head  left/Long  cross  and  mullets 
with  VILLA  EDINBVRGH  in  inner  circle,  Seaby-5100,  F/VF; 
James  V  groat  second  coinage  ND  (1526-39),  Seaby-5378,  Fine,  but 
pierced  at  10  o’clock  and  an  edge  chip;  Great  Britain  Henry  III? 
shortcross  halfpenny  ND  (1216-1272),  SC-H3HD-005,  we  are 
unsure  of  the  attribution  on  this  one.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  200-300 


SENEGAL 

6536  Anniversary  of  Independence  4-piece  gold  set  including:  10,  25,  50, 
and  100-francs  1968,  KM-1,  2,  3,  and  4,  proof.  Lot  of  4  coins. 

Est.  625-725 

SEYCHELLES 

6537  Nine-piece  proof  set  1976  including:  1,  5,  10,  25,  &  50-cents  and  1, 

5,  10,  and  1,000-rupees,  KM-21-26,  27a,  28a,  &  29,  proof,  sealed  in 
original  plastic.  Lot  of  9  coins  Est.  250-350 


6524  Peter  II  gold  coronation  ducat  (rouble?)  1728  Crown  resting  on  a 
pillar/Crown  over  inscription.  VF/XF.  Est.  700-900 


6525  Elizabeth  I  rouble  1741  St.  Petersburg  Bust  right/Eagle,  D- 1 677, 
UZD-760,  KM-C19E2.  VF/XF.  Est.  300-400 


97 


Session  Three 


Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


SIERRA  LEONE 


6538  Unlisted  pattern  1 -leone  1964  Bust  right/Arms,  date  &  denomina¬ 
tion,  type  of  KM-21.  Matte  Unc.  Krause  lists  this  piece  as  a  copper- 
nickel,  silver  and  gold  proof.  All  of  the  pieces  that  we  have  seen  are 
brilliant  proofs,  and  this  piece  is  a  matte  proof.  This  is  the  only 
specimen  of  this  type  that  we  have  seen  with  the  matte  surfaces. 
Possibly  extremely  rare.  Est.  150-250 


6539  Fifth  Anniversary  of  Independence  gold  set  1966  including:  1/4, 
1/2,  and  1-golde,  F-l,  2,  &  3,  KM-22,  23,  &  24,  BU  in  original  case. 
The  case  is  not  in  good  condition.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  900-1,100 

6540  A  second  Fifth  Anniversary  of  Independence  gold  set  including: 

1/4,  1/2,  and  1-golde,  F-l,  2,  &  3,  KM-22,  23,  &  24,  BU.  Lot  of  3 
coins.  Est.  900-1,100 


6541  A  third  Fifth  Anniversary  of  Independence  gold  set  including:  1/4, 
1/2,  and  1-golde,  F-l,  2,  &  3,  KM-22,  23,  &  24,  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins. 

Est.  900-1,100 

6542  70th  Birthday  of  Dr.  Siaka  Stevens  gold  10-golde  1975,  Bust 

right/Lion  in  circle,  KM-28.  Proof  with  a  mintage  of  only  300 
pieces.  Est.  650-750 


SOMALIA 

6543  Fifth  anniversary  of  independence  gold  set  including:  20,  50,  100, 

200,  and  500-shillings  1965,  F- 1/5,  KM-10/14,  proof  in  original  case 
with  certificates.  Lot  of  5  coins.  Est.  1,250-1,500 

SOUTH  AFRICA 

6544  Pair  of  gold  krugerrands  including:  1970  &  1979,  KM-73,  BU.  Lot 

of  2  coins.  Est.  675-725 

6545  Mixed  proof  gold  lot  including:  kruggerand  1986,  KM-73,  proof  in 

original  case;  1/2-pound  1960,  KM-53,  proof;  pound  1960,  KM-54, 
proof;  1-rand  1962,  KM-63,  proof;  and  a  2-rand  1962,  KM-64,  proof. 
Lot  of  5  coins.  Est.  650-700 


SPAIN 


*546  <  nh  gold  2 -escudos  ND  (Ca.  1620)  Seville  Crowned  arms/Cross  in 
quatrefoil,  F-l 89.  VF.  Est.  600-800 


6547  Philip  IV  8-reales  1635  Segovia-R  “HISPANIARAM,"  Cayon- 
5799.  VF  with  a  clip  on  the  right  side.  A  very  scarce  variety. 

Est.  400-500 


6548  Philip  IV  8-reales  1659/30  Segovia-BR,  Cayon-5983.  Crudely  struck 
lustrous  XF  with  a  flan  flaw  at  3  o’clock.  Est.  300-400 


6549  Philip  V  8-reales  1728  Segovia-F,  Cayon-8375.  Sharply  struck  XF 
with  some  black  crud  ahering  and  a  rim  bump  at  6  o’clock. 

Est.  250-350 


6550  Charles  III  8-reales  1762  Madrid-JP,  KM-C.35.1.  Nice  VF/XF. 

Est.  350-450 


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655 1  Charles  111  gold  8-escudos  1788  S-C  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  F- 
283,  KM-C.55.3a.  VF/XF.  Est.  1,000-1,200 


6552  Charles  III  gold  4-escudos  1788  M-M  Bust  right/Arms,  F-284,  KM- 
C.54-la.  XF"  Est.  350-450 


6560  Large  mixed  lot  including:  20-reales  1809  M-AI,  KM-C.92.2,  VF;  8- 
reales  1815  M-GJ,  KM-C.136.3,  F/VF;  8-reales  1816  M-GJ,  KM- 
C.136.3,  VF;  8-reales  1816  S-CJ,  KM-C136.4,  F/VF;  4-reales  w.th 
retrograde  4,  1718  Seville-M,  Cayon-8107,  F/VF;  4-reales  1778  M- 
PJ,  KM-C.39.1,  Fine;  4-reales  1779  M-Pj,  KM-C.39.1,  VG;  4-reales 
1792  M-MF,  KM-C.70.1,  F/VF;  4-reales  1818  S-CJ,  KM-C.135.4, 
Fine;  10-reales  1821  M-SR,  KM-C.138.2,  VG;  10-reales  1855  8- 
pointed  star  (Barcelona),  KM-Y.22.1,  Fine;  Ferdinand  &  Isabella  1- 
real  ND  (1469-1504)  Seville  mint,  F/VF  with  wavy  planchet;  2- 
reales  1760  M-JP,  KM-C.33.1,  Fine;  2-reales  1788  S-C,  KM-C.38.2, 
VF;  2-reales  1833  M-AJ,  KM-C.134.3;  XF;  1-real  1732  Seville-PA, 
Cayon-7651,  VG;  50-centimos  1904  (4)  SM-V,  KM-723,  XF;  10- 
centimos  1877-OM,  KM-Y.70,  VF;  21/2-centimos  1868-Jubia,  KM- 
Y.38.2,  VF;  8-maravedis  1785,  KM-C.29.2,  VF/F.  Lot  of  21  coins. 

Est.  500-600 

6561  Small  lot  of  local  coinage  including:  (2)  Balearic  Islands  30-sueldos 
1821  Fro.VlI,  KM-C.L53.1,  VF;  Barcelona  peseta  1811,  KM-C.L15, 
VG;  Barcelona  4-quartos  1814,  KM-C.L14b,  VG;  and  a  Tarragona 
5-pesetas  1809,  KM-C.L96.3,  VF.  Lot  of  5  coins.  Est.  250-350 


6553  Charles  III  gold  pair  consisting  of:  4-escudos  1787  M-DV  Bust 
right/Crowned  arms,  F-284,  KM-C54.1a,  lustrous  XF/AU  with 
minor  flan  Haws  on  the  reverse;  and  a  1/2-escudo  1786  M-DV  Bust 
right/Crowned  arms,  F-290,  KM-C51.1a,  lustrous  XF/AU.  Lot  of  2 
coins.  Est.  450-650 


6554  Charles  IV  gold  2-escudos  1 790  M-MF,  F-296,  KM-C.74. 1 .  VF/XF. 

Est.  150-200 

6555  Charles  IV  8-reales  1803  S-CN  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  KM-71.2. 
VF  with  a  little  bit  of  black  incrustation  on  the  reverse.  Est.  250-350 


6556  Charles  IV  8-reales  1803  S-CN  Bust  right/Crowned  arms,  KM-71.2. 
Sharply  struck  XF/AU  with  some  very  light  porosity  on  the  reverse. 
All  in  all,  a  very  nice  coin.  Est.  400-500 


SWAZILAND 

6562  Sobhuza  II  gold  lot  including:  (5)  lilangeni  1968,  KM-6,  proof.  Lot 
of  5  coins.  Est.  1,400-1,600 


6563  A  second  Sobhuza  II  gold  lot  including:  (5)  lilangeni  1968,  KM-6, 

proof.  Lot  of  5  coins.  Est.  1,400-1,600 

6564  H.M.  75th  Anniversary  gold  set  including:  5,  10,  20,  and  25- 
emalangeni,  KM- 15,  17,  19,  and  20,  proof.  Lot  of  4  coins. 

Est.  700-800 


SWITZERLAND 

6565  Choice  gold  pair  of  Helvetia  20-francs  1883,  F-495,  KM-31.1. 
Choice  BU.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  225-275 


6566  Choice  gold  trio  of  Helvetia  20-francs  1883,  F-495,  KM-31.1. 
Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-400 


6567  Choice  gold  trio  of  Helvetia  20-francs  1883,  F-495,  KM-31.1. 
Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-400 


6568  Choice  gold  trio  of  Helvetia  20-francs  1883,  F-495,  KM-31.1. 
Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-400 


6569  Choice  gold  trio  of  Helvetia  20-francs  1886,  F-495,  KM-31.1. 
Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-400 


6557  Mixed  high  grade  crown  pair  including:  Ferdinand  VII  20-reales 
1822  M-SR,  KM-C.139a,  Lustrous  XF/AU;  and  an  Isabel  II  20- 
reales  1852  Seville,  KM-Y.23.3,  Lustrous  AU.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  250-350 

6558  Large  mixed  lot  including;  20-reales  1851  Madrid,  KM-Y.23.2,  XF 
with  a  couple  of  obverse  rim  bumps;  20-reales  1858  Madrid,  KM- 
Y.31.2,  XF;  20-reales  1858  Madrid,  KM-Y.31.2,  VF;  5-pesetas  1870 
(70)  SN-M;  KM-Y.60,  VF;  5-pesetas  1870  (70)  SN-M,  KM-Y.60, 
XF;  5-pesetas  1870  (70)  SN-M,  KM-Y.60,  VF;  5-pesetas  1871  (71) 
SD-M,  KM-Y.61,  VF/XF;  5-pesetas  1871  (71)  SD-M,  KM-Y.61, 
Fine;  5-pesetas  1876  (76)  DE-M,  KM-Y.74,  Fine;  5-pesetas  1878 
(78)  DE-M,  KM-Y.75,  Fine;  5-pesetas  1885  (87)  MS-M,  KM-Y.76, 
XF;  5-pesetas  1885  (87)  MS-M,  KM-Y.76,  XF;  5-pesetas  1888  (88) 
MP-M,  KM-Y.82,  XF;  5-pesetas  1889  (89)  MP-M,  KM-Y.82,  VG;  5- 
pesetas  1891  (91)  PG-M,  KM-Y.82,  XF  with  an  obverse  rim  bump; 
5-pesetas  1892  (92)  PG-M,  KM-Y.86,  lustrous  AU;  5-pesetas  1892 
(92)  PG-M,  KM-Y.86,  XF;  5-pesetas  1898  (98)  SG-V,  KM-Y.89, 
lustrous  AU;  5-pesetas  1898  (98)  SG-V,  KM-Y.89,  lustrous  AU; 
and  a  5-pesetas  1898  (98)  SG-V,  KM-Y.89,  Fine.  Lot  of  20  coins. 

Est.  450-550 

6559  Mixed  gold  lot  including:  1880  (80)  25-pesetas,  F-342,  KM-Y78, 
Unc.;  1890  (90)  20-pesetas,  F-345,  KM-YA82,  AU;  and  an  1899 
(99)  20-pesetas,  F- 348,  KM-YA89,  XF.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  450-650 


6570  Choice  gold  trio  of  Helvetia  20-francs  1886,  F-495,  KM-31.1. 
Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-400 


6571  Choice  gold  trio  of  Helvetia  20-francs  1886,  F-495,  KM-31.1. 
Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-400 


6572  Choice  gold  trio  of  Helvetia  20-francs  1886,  F-495,  KM-31.1. 
Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-400 


6573  Choice  gold  trio  of  Helvetia  20-francs  1886,  F-495,  KM-31.1. 
Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-400 


6574  Choice  gold  trio  of  Helvetia  20-francs  1886,  F-495,  KM-31.1. 
Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-400 


6575  Helvetia  gold  20-franc  lot  including:  (3)  1886,  F-495,  KM-31.1, 
Choice  BU;  and  an  1889,  F-495,  KM-31.1,  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  4 
coins.  Est.  450-550 


6576  Choice  gold  quartet  of  Helvetia  20-francs  1895,  F-495,  KM-31.1. 
Choice  BU.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  450-550 


6577  Helvetia  gold  20-franc  lot  including:  (2)  1895,  F-495,  KM-31.1, 
Choice  BU;  and  (2)  1896,  F-495,  KM-31.1,  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  4 
coins.  Est.  450-550 


Session  Three 


Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  1:00  p.m. 


0578 

6579 

6580 

6581 

6582 

6585 

6584 

6585 

6586 

6587 

6588 

6589 

6590 

6591 

6592 

6593 

6594 

6595 

6596 

6597 

100 


Vreneli  gold  20-tranc  lot  including:  1913,  F-499,  KM-35.1,  Choice 
BU;  (  3)  1922,  F-499,  KM-35.1,  Choice  BU;  and  a  1930,  F-499,  KM- 
15.1,  Choice  Bl  .  Lot  of  5  coins.  Est.  400-450 


Vreneli  gold  20-tranc  lot  consisting  of:  (2)  1930,  F-499,  KM-35.1, 
Choice  BU;  and  (2)  1935,  F-499,  KM-35.1,  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  4 
coins.  Est.  325-375 


Vreneli  gold  20-franc  quartet  (4)  1935,  F-499,  KM-35.1,  Choice 
BU.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  325-375 


Vreneli  gold  20-franc  quartet  (4)  1935,  F-499,  KM-35.1,  Choice 
BU.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  325-375 


TONGA 

6598  Palladium  set  including:  1/4,  1/2,  and  1-hau  1967,  F-7,  8,  4k.  9,  KM- 

2 1 , 23,  &  25,  BU  in  original  case.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  400-600 

TRANSYLVANIA 

6599  Gabriel  Bethlen  gold  ducat  1628  Bust  right/Madonna  and  child,  F- 

195,  KM-191.  VF  with  wavy  planchet.  This  date  is  unlisted  in 
Krause.  Est.  400-600 

6600  Georg  Rakoczi  1  gold  ducat  1646  Bust  right/Eagle  on  castJes,  F-209, 

KM-261,  VF/XF  with  wavy  planchet.  Est.  500-700 


Vreneli  gold  20-tranc  trio  (3)  1935,  F-499,  KM-35.1,  Choice  BU. 
Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  250-300 


Vreneli  gold  20-franc  lot  including:  1935,  F-499,  KM-35.1,  Choice 
BU;  and  a  pair  (2)  of  1947,  F-499,  KM-35.1,  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  3 
coins.  Est.  250-300 

Mixed  gold  lot  including:  20-francs  1935,  F-499,  KM-35.1,  BU;  (2) 
20-francs  1947,  F-499,  KM-35.2,  both  are  BU;  and  (2)  10-francs 
1922,  F-504,  KM-36,  both  are  BU.  Lot  of  5  coins.  Est.  400-475 


Glarus  gold  shooting  1000-francs  1987  Eagle/Woman  with  rifle  and 
Swiss  flag,  KM-S29.  Proof.  Mintage  of  only  300  pieces.  Est.  600-700 

Zurich  gold  shooting  1000-francs  1992  Shooters  in  prone 
position/Lion,  KM-S41.  Proof.  Mintage  of  only  175  pieces. 

Est.  650-750 

Thurgau  gold  shooting  1000-francs  1993  Medieval  soldier  with 
sword  and  Swiss  flag/Arms,  KM-S43.  Proof.  Mintage  of  only  200 
pieces.  Est.  550-650 

St.  Gall  gold  shooting  1000-francs  1994  Woman  with  crossbow  and 
shield/Bear  with  Swiss  flag,  KM-S45.  Proof.  Mintage  of  only  200 
pieces.  Est.  550-650 

Thun  gold  shooting  500-francs  1995  Shooter  with  crossbow/Tower 
and  rifle  with  Swiss  flag,  KM-S47.  Proof.  Mintage  of  500  pieces. 

Est.  400-500 

Sempach  gold  shooting  500-francs  1996  Medieval  battle 
scene/Crowned  arms  with  wildmen,  KM-S49.  Proof.  Mintage  of 
only  96  pieces.  Est.  500-600 

Canton  Zurich  shooting  5-francs  1859  Medieval  Swiss  man  with 
rifle  and  sword/Arms  supported  by  lions,  KM-S4.  Hairlined  Unc. 

Est.  350-450 

Canton  Schwyz  shooting  5-francs  1867  Lion  with  sword  and 
shield/Arms  with  flags,  KM-S9.  AU.  Est.  200-250 

Canton  Zurich  shooting  5-francs  1872  Standing  female  with  wreath 
and  shield/Arms  with  crossed  rifles  in  wreath.  AU.  Est.  175-225 


TUNISIA 

6601  10th  Anniversary  of  the  Republic  gold  set  including:  2,  5,  10,  20, 

and  40-dinars  1967,  F- 1 9/23,  KM-286/290,  proof  in  original  case 
with  certificate.  Lot  of  5  coins.  Est.  1,500-1,750 

6602  A  second  10th  Anniversary  of  the  Republic  gold  set  including:  2,  5, 

10,  20,  and  40-dinars  1967,  F- 19/23,  KM-286/290,  proof  in  custom 
plastic  holder.  Lot  of  5  coins.  Est.  1,350-1,550 

6603  Mixed  gold  lot  including:  20-francs  1893-A,  F-12,  KM-227,  AU; 

20-francs  1899-A,  F-12,  KM-227,  XF/AU;  20-francs  1904-A,  F-12, 
KM-234,  AU;  and  a  10-francs  1891-A,  F-13,  KM-226,  XF/AU.  Lot 
of  4  coins.  Est.  300-350 


TURKEY 

6604  Mixed  gold  lot  including:  25-piastres  1923  (38)  4k  1923  (39),  KM- 
Y.100,  BU;  100-piastres  1923  (34),  KM-Y.102,  BU;  (2)  500-piastres 
1923  (40),  KM-Y-E99,  BU;  and  (2)  500-lira  1973,  KM-Y171,  BU. 
Lot  of  7  coins.  Est.  925-1,025 


6605  Monnaie  de  Luxe  pair  including:  25-piastres  1964,  KM-Y.144,  BU; 
and  a  500-piastres  1962,  KM-Y.  148,  BU.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  400-500 


VENEZUELA 

6606  Banco  Central  gold  10,000-bolivares  1987  Bust  right/Arms,  KM- 
Y.61.  Proof.  Est.  350-450 


6607  Choice  gold  pair  consisting  of:  20-bolivares  1912  Bust  right/Arms, 
F-5c,  KM-Y32,  Choice  BU;  and  a  10-bolivares  1930  Bust 
right/Arms,  F-6,  KM-Y31,  Choice  BU.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  175-225 

6608  Gold  medal  lot  including:  22.2  gms  of  .900  fine  gold  1955,  issued  by 

the  Acunacion  Inter-Change  Bank  honoring  “Guaicamacuto;”  22.2 
gms  of  .900  fine  gold  1957,  issued  by  the  Acunacion  Inter-Change 
Bank  honoring  Charles  De  Gaulle;  and  a  14.57  gms  medal  of  .900 
fine  gold  issued  in  1967  on  the  400th  anniversary  of  Caracas.  All 
are  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  600-700 


THAILAND 

Queen  Sink ir  gold  set  including:  150,  300,  and  600-baht  BE2511 
(1968),  F-29,  28,  and  27,  all  are  Choice  BU.  Issued  on  the  queen’s 
36rh  birthday.  Lot  of  3  Coins.  Est.  350-450 

A  second  Queen  Sirikit  gold  set  including:  150,  300,  and  600-baht 
Bi  2511  1 1968),  F-29,  28,  and  27,  all  are  Choice  BU.  Issued  on  the 
queen’s  36rh  hirthday.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  350-450 

King  Bhumiphol  gold  set  consisting  of:  400  and  800-hahf  BE2514 
( 1971),  F-31  4*  30,  KM-94  4k  93,  both  are  BU.  Issued  on  the  25th 
anniversary  of  the  king’s  reign  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  350-450 

1  mg  Pihumiphol  gold  set  consisting  of  400  and  800-baht  BE2514 
i  I ‘>7 1 ).  F  3|  4*  30,  KM  ‘M  4k  93,  both  .ire  BU.  Issued  on  the  25th 
irmivers  try  of  the  king’s  reign.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  350-450 


ZANZIBAR 

6609  AH  1299  ryal  Inscription/Inscription  and  date,  KM-4-  XF. 

Est.  200-275 


MISCELLANEOUS  WORLD  LOTS 

6610  European  Gold  Lot  including:  Netherlands  5-gulden  1912,  F- 3 50, 

KM-151,  Unc.;  ducat  1927,  F-352,  KM-83.1,  BU;  ducat  1928,  F 
352,  KM-83.1,  BU;  Poland  20-zlotych/3-roubles  18  37  St 
Petersburg,  F- 1 1 1 ,  KM-C136.2,  VF  with  a  small  test  cut  at  I  2 
o’clock;  and  a  Bolivia  1 -escudo  1786  PR.  F-5,  KM-56,  VG/F  with  a 
mount  possibly  removed.  Lot  of  5  coins.  Est.  400-600 

6611  Mixed  Gold  Lot  including:  Costa  Rica  gold  escudo  1842  MM 
Small  star  on  larger  radiant  star/Tree,  F-6,  KM  3  3.1,  VF,  pierced  at 
12  o’clock,  Mexico  gold  5-pesos  |9j9  Bust  lett/I  agle.  I  168.  KM 
464,  XF-;  Hungary  8-lorint  1875  KB  Bust  right/t  downed  arms,  l  87, 
KM  455  1,  VF,  and  a  Spain  Charles  III  gold  1/2 -escudo  1780  M  P\ 
Bust  right/Arms,  I  290,  KM  ( '5|  la,  VF  I  ot  o!  4  coins 

Fst  400  500 


Srwiim  I  hrre 


Friday,  September  12,  I  997  •  I  lOO  p.m. 


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6612  Large  Mixed  Lot  in  envelopes  and  plastic  flips.  Many  really  good 

coins  including  copper  and  silver  ancients,  early  Chinese  and 
Japanese,  several  D.W.I.  silver  pieces,  British  &  New  Zealand  proof 
sets,  1953  Canada  mint  set  and  much  more.  This  lot  needs  to  he 
seen,  hut  it  is  definitely  worth  a  look,  with  many  little  treasures  scat¬ 
tered  throughout  the  group  A  must  see,  sold  as  is,  no  return  lot. 
We  estimate  approximately  1,200  coins.  Est.  600-700 

6613  Latin  American  pair  including:  Chile  8-reales  1816-FJ,  KM-80, 
Fine  with  some  dark  toning  on  the  obverse;  and  a  Colombia 
Republic  of  Colombia  8-reales  1821-JF,  KM-6,  Fine.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  125-175 

6614  British  Commonwealth  Gold  Sovereigns  including:  Australia 
1903-P  ,  KM-15,  AU;  Great  Britain  1908  ,  KM-805,  AU;  1910, 
KM-805,  XF;  and  a  1957,  KM-908,  AU.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  300-350 

16615  Essay  and  Pattern  Lot  including:  Chad  copper-nickel-aluminum 
10,000  francs  essay  Bust  of  General  De  Gaulle  right/Arms  above 
cross,  KM-E1,  Proof,  appears  to  be  gilt;  Luxembourg  copper-nickel 
essay  20-franc  1964  Bust  left/Crown  with  “ESSA1”  below,  KM- 
M4a?,  Unc;  silver  essay  20-franc  1964  Bust  left/Crown  with 
“ESSAI”  below,  KM-M4b,  Unc;  Uruguay  silver  pattern  crown  1953 
Bust  of  Artigas  with  date  below/Plain  except  for  “MODEL”  in  the 
center,  Unlisted  in  Krause,  Proof;  pattern  silver  20-pesos  1968 
Arms/date,  KM-Pn84,  Proof;  1968  silver  pattern  set  10,  5  &  1 -pesos, 
all  have  Bust  of  Artigas  right/Value,  KM-Pn83,  Pn81  &.  Pn79,  all 
three  are  proof;  silver  pattern  50-pesos  1971  Head  of  Rodo 
facing/Date  and  denomination,  KM-Pnl02,  Proof;  regular  issue  50- 
pesos  1971,  one  is  silver  proof  and  the  other  is  copper-nickel  Unc., 
Bust  of  Rodo  facing/Date  and  denomination,  KM-58a  &  KM-58. 
Lot  of  1 1  coins.  *,  Est.  350-450 

!  6616  Bermuda  lot  of  22  pieces  of  1964  crowns,  KM-14-  All  are  BU. 

Est.  60-70 

6617  Mixed  World  Gold  Lot  including:  Afghanistan  1/2-amani  SHI 299 
(1920),  KM-886,  XF/AU  with  some  adjustment  marks;  Austria  10- 
corona  1908,  F-431,  KM-2810,  XF/AU;  Germany-Bavaria  10-marks 
1909-D,  F-3771,  KM-514,  XF;  Poland  10-zlotych  1925,  F-116,  KM- 
Y.32,  Unc.;  Serbia  10-dinara  1882-V,  F-5,  KM-16,  AU;  and  a  Spain 
1-escudo  1784  M-JD,  F-288,  KM-C.52.1,  VF.  Lot  of  6  coins. 

Est.  425-525 

6618  British  Commonwealth  Lot  including:  Ceylon  1/4-cent  1898,  KM- 
90,  XF;  Guernsey  4-doubles  1830,  KM-2,  F/VF;  India  1/4-anna 
1879,  KM-486,  Unc.;  1/12-anna  1898,  KM-483,  Unc.;  Ireland  30- 
pence  bank  token  1808,  KM-Tn4,  XF,  very  scarce;  10-pence  bank 
token  1813,  KM-Tn5,  XF;  Isle  of  Man  penny  1813,  KM-1 1 ,  AG/G; 
and  a  Nova  Scotia  halfpenny  token  1832,  KM-1,  VF.  Lot  of  8  coins. 

Est.  200-300 

6619  Mixed  Silver  &  Copper  Lot  consisting  of:  Austria  17-kreuzer  1763- 

PR,  KM-2026.1,  Fine;  Revolution  2-kreuzer  1848-A,  KM-2 188,  VF; 
1/2-kreuzer  1800-A,  KM-2108,  Fine;  1/4-kreuzer  181 6- A,  KM-2107, 
XF  with  a  rim  cut;  1-kreuzer  1879,  KM-2186,  Unc.;  Austrian 
Netherlands  2-liards,  KM-53,  Fine;  Brazil  2000-reis  1889,  KM-485, 
XF/AU;  200-reis  1862,  KM-469,  XF;  80-reis  1828-SP,  KM-376,  XF 
with  a  reverse  rim  knock,  a  very  interesting  variety  with  virtually 
the  entire  coin  distinctly  double-struck;  Dominican  Republic  1- 
centavo  1877,  KM-3,  BU;  Hungary  War  of  Independence  3-kra- 
jczar  1 849-WB,  KM-434,  F/VF;  1-krajczar  1885-KB,  KM-458,  XF; 
Italy-Kingdom  centesimo  1861-M,  KM-1.1,  BU;  Italy-Sardinia  5- 
lire  1828-L,  KM-C.  105.1,  XF;  Italy-Vatican  baiocco  1843-R,  KM- 
C.146a,  XF;  1/2-soldo  1866-R,  KM-C. 181,  XF;  Italy-Vatican- 
Roman  Republic  3-baiocchi  1849-R  (flat  topped  3),  KM-23.2,  XF 
with  3-4  rim  dings;  Netherlands-Gelderland  duit  1788,  KM- 105, 
XF;  duit  1794,  KM-108,  XF;  Netherlands  East  Indies- 
Westfriesland  duit  1747,  KM-131,  Fine;  Panama  5-balboas  1970, 
KM-28,  BU;  Spain  8-maravedis  1816-J,  KM-C.  108,  F/VF;  and  a  4- 
maravedis  1846-J,  KM-C.  169.2,  VF  and  a  very  scarce  date.  Lot  of  23 
coins.  Est.  250-350 


6620  Mixed  African  Gold  Lot  including:  Botswana  10-thebe  1966,  F-l, 
KM-2,  BU;  Ghana  2-pounds  1960,  KM-M5,  proof;  Katanga  5-francs 
1961,  F-l,  KM-2a;  and  a  Rwanda  10-francs  1961,  F-4,  KM-1,  all  are 
BU.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  500-600 


6621  Small  South  American  Gold  Lot  including:  Chile  100-pesos  1961, 
F-54,  KM-175,  BU;  Peru  1/5-libra  1911,  F-75,  KM-210,  BU;  and  a 
Peru  1/5-libra  1914,  F-75,  KM-210,  BU.  Lot  of  3  coins. 

Est.  250-350 


6622  Mostly  Middle-Eastern  Gold  Lot  Including:  Iran  1/4-pahlevi 
SHI  335,  F-l 03,  KM-Y.141,  BU;  1/2-pahlevi  SHI  325,  KM-1 35,  BU; 
1/2-pahlevi  SHI 327,  KM- 135,  BU;  10.5  gms  gold  medal  Conjoined 
busts  of  the  shah  and  his  wife  in  royal  regalia/Crown  over  legend, 
BU;  Saudi  Arabia  (2)  1-Saudi  pound  AH  1  370  ( 1951 ),  F-l,  KM-36, 
both  are  BU;  Sharjah  25-riyals  1970,  F-5,  KM-7,  proof;  Syria  pound 
1950,  F-2,  KM-86,  BU;  and  a  Tunisia  100-francs  1935,  F-l 4,  KM- 
257,  BU.  Lot  of  9  coins.  Est.  400-500 


6623  Caribbean  Gold  Lot  including:  Bahamas  1967  10  and  20-dollars, 
KM-1 1  &  12,  both  are  BU;  and  a  Cuba  10-pesos  1916,  F-3,  KM-20, 
XF.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  250-350 


6624  Mostly  European  Gold  Lot  including:  Australia  1 /2-sovereign 

1911  -S,  F-4 1 ,  KM-28,  XF;  Cyprus  sovereign  1966,  KM-M2,  BU; 
France  20-franc  1859-A,  F-5 7 3,  KM-C.35.1,  VF;  Germany-Prussia 
20-mark  1899-A,  F-3831,  KM-Y.124a,  XF;  Great  Britain  1/2-sover- 
eign  1890,  F-393,  KM-766,  VF;  Italy  20-lire  1882,  F-2 1 ,  KM-21, 
XF/AU;  10-lire  1863  T-BN,  F-l 5,  KM-9.2,  BU;  Netherlands  ducat 
1927,  F-352,  KM-83.1,  BU;  South  Africa  1/2 -pond  1895,  F-3,  KM- 
9.2,  VF;  Spain  1/2 -escudo  1786  M-DV,  F-290,  KM-C.51.1a,  Fine; 
and  a  Turkey  100-piastres  1923  (23),  F-91,  KM-854,  AU.  Lot  of  11 
coins.  Est.  700-900 

6625  Miscellaneous  World  Gold  Medals  including:  Netherlands  1967  5- 

gulden  size  medal  with  heads  of  king  William  III,  princess  Margriet, 
Queen  Juliana  and  Prince  Hendrik,  proof;  undated  10-gulden  size 
medal  with  portrait  of  queen  Juliana  and  her  husband  surrounded  by 
heads  of  the  other  family  members,  mis-handled  proof;  Germany 
undated  Kennedy  medal  Bust  of  Kennedy  left/Globe  with  flags,  6 
gms,  proof;  aureus  magnus  1963  medal  for  the  visit  of  President 
Kennedy  to  Europe,  Bust  of  Kennedy  left/Value  in  Circle  (1-ducat), 
proof;  1963  John  Kennedy  medal  Bust  of  Kennedy  left/inscription 
over  cross,  proof;  1963  medal  honoring  Kennedy  and  Adenauer 
Conjoined  busts  left/Dove  of  peace,  proof;  and  a  1971  medal  com¬ 
memorating  the  500th  anniversary  of  Nurnberg  and  Durer,  proof. 
Lot  of  7  medals.  Est.  350-450 

6626  Mixed  Caribbean  Franklin  Mint  Gold  lot  in  Cachet  including: 
Barbados  100-dollars  1975,  KM-18,  proof;  Belize  (2)  100-dollars 
1975,  KM-51,  proof;  100-dollars  1975,  KM-52,  proof;  Bermuda 
royal  visit  100-dollars  1975,  KM-24,  proof;  Jamaica  (4)  100-dollars 
1975,  KM-67,  proof;  100-dollars  1976,  KM-72,  proof;  and  a 
Trinidad  &  Tobago  100-dollars  1976,  KM-37,  proof.  All  are  sealed 
in  original  Franklin  Mint  cachets.  Lot  of  1 1  coins.  Est.  700-800 

6627  Mixed  Far  East  Gold  in  Franklin  Mint  Cachets  including: 

Malaysia  200-ringgit  1977,  KM-24,  proof;  and  Papua  New  Guinea 
(6)  100-kina  1975,  KM-9,  proof.  All  are  sealed  in  original  Franklin 
Mint  cachets.  Lot  of  7  coins.  Est.  650-750 

6628  Partial  Conservation  series  silver  proof  set  including:  Costa  Rica 

50  &  100-colones  1974,  KM-200a  &  201a;  Indonesia  2,000  & 
5,000-rupiah  1974,  KM-39a  &.  40a;  Mauritius  25  &  50-rupees  1975, 
KM-40a  &  41a;  Nepal  25  &  50-rupees  1974-75,  KM-839a  &  841a; 
Tanzania  25  &.  50-shilingi  1974,  KM-7a  &  8a;  Thailand  50  &  100- 
baht  1974,  KM-102a  &  103a;  and  Venezuela  25  &  50-bolivares 
1975,  KM-Y.46  &.  Y.47,  all  are  proof  in  individual  hard  plastic 
cases.  Lot  of  14  coins.  Est.  300-350 

6629  Silver  Medal  Lot  including:  Austria  (2)  Switzerland  8-1  oz.  Size 

city  silbertalers  1964-65,  .833  fine,  BU,  each  has  a  different  city 
name;  Austria  (2)  restrike  1486-talers,  official  government  restrikes 
in  cloth  pouch  and  plastic  case;  and  a  Venezuela  pure  silver  medal 
1959  with  a  portrait  of  the  Indian  chief  Terepaima,  approximately 
half-dollar  size.  Lot  of  1  1  medals.  Est.  75-100 

6630  Partial  Conservation  Gold  Set  including:  Costa  Rica  1500-colones 

1974,  KM-202,  BU;  Fiji  250-dollars  1978,  KM -43,  BU;  Indonesia 
100, 000-rupiah  1974,  KM-Y.24,  BU;  Jordan  50-dinars  1977,  KM- 
34,  BU;  Malaysia  500-ringgit  1976,  KM-21,  BU;  Mauritius  1000- 
rupees  1975,  KM-42,  BU;  m-Mongolia  750-tukhrik  1976,  KM 
BU;  Nepal  1000-ruprrs  VS2031  (1974-75),  KM-844,  BU;  Pakistan 
3000-rupees  AH  1  397  (1977),  KM-63,  BU;  Sudan  AH  1396  (1976) 
100-pounds,  KM-72,  BU;  Tanzania  1 500-shilingi  1974,  KM-9,  BU; 
Venezuela  1000-bolivares  1975,  KM-48,  Bl  J;  and  a  Zaire  100  zaires 

1975,  KM-Y.10,  BU.  Lot  of  13  coins.  Est.  4,250-4,750 


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oo  '  I  Another  Lot  of  Conservation  Gold  Coins,  w  ith  Duplicates  includ¬ 
ing  Costa  Rica  1500-colones  1974,  KM-202,  BU;  Fiji  250-dollars 
197S,  KM  4 3,  BU;  Indonesia  U)  100,000-rupiah  1974,  KM-Y.24, 
BL'  Malaysia  500-ringgit  1976,  KM-21,  BU;  Mauritius  (2)1000- 
rupees  1977,  KM-42,  BU;  Tanzania  1500-shilingi  1974,  KM-9,  BU; 
and  a  Venezuela  1000-bolivares  1975,  KM-48,  BU.  Lot  of  9  coins. 

Est.  3,000-3,500 

po’2  Conservation  Gold  Proofs  including:  Costa  Rica  1500-colones 
1^74,  KM-202,  proof;  Indonesia  (2)  100,000-rupiah  1974,  KM- 
Y.24,  proof.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  1,050-1,150 


6631  International  Year  of  the  Child  Gold  Set  Including:  Bolivia  4000- 
pesos  bolivianos  1979,  KM-199;  Canada  100-dollars  1979,  KM-126; 
China  450-yuan  1979;  Dominican  Republic  200-pesos  1982,  KM- 
58;  Ethiopia  400-bir  EE1972  (1980),  KM-60;  Jordan  60-dinars 
AH1401  (1981)  60-dinars,  KM-46;  Mongolia  750-tukhrik  1980, 
KM-40;  Nepal  asfar.  VS2038  (1981),  KM-852;  Thailand  4000-baht 
1981,  KM-Y.153;  Tunisia  75-dinars  1982,  KM-317;  Turkey  10,000- 
lira  1979  (1981),  KM-Y.209;  and  a  United  Arab  Emirates  750- 
dirhams  AH  1400  (1980),  KM-8.  All  are  proof.  Lot  of  12  coins 

Est.  2,250-2,500 

6634  International  Year  of  the  Child  Partial  Gold  Set  Including:  Bolivia 
4000-pesos  bolivianos  1979,  KM-199;  Canada  100-dollars  1979, 
KM-126;  China  450-yuan  1979;  Ethiopia  (2)  400-bir  EE1972 
(1980),  KM-60;  Jordan  60-dinars  AH  1401  (1981)  60-dinars,  KM- 
46;  Mongolia  750-tukhrik  1980,  KM-40;  Nepal  asfari  VS2038 
(1981),  KM-852;  Tunisia  75-dinars  1982,  KM-317;  Turkey  10,000- 
lira  1979  (1981),  KM-Y.209;  and  a  United  Arab  Emirates  750- 
dirhams  AH1400  (1980),  KM-8.  All  are  proof.  Lot  of  1 1  coins 

Est.  2,000-2,250 

6635  Mixed  World  Gold  Lot  including:  Iran  pahlavi  SHI 342,  KM- 

Y.  143,  BU;  Mexico  10-pesos  1953  &  1957,  KM-M91a  &  M123a, 
BU;  21/2-pesos  1945,  KM-463,  BU;  Saudi  Arabia  guinea  AH1370, 
KM-36,  BU;  South  Africa  1-pond  1897,  KM-10.2,  XF,  no  mount 
marks  but  appears  to  have  been  removed  from  jewelry;  and  a  1-pond 
1898,  KM-10.2,  F/VF,  removed  from  jewelry  with  a  mount  mark  on 
the  edge.  Lot  of  7  coins.  Est.  500-600 


6636  Proof  Gold  Lot  including:  Greece  2,500  &  5,000-drachmai  1981, 

KM-87  &  88,  proof;  Tanzania  2,000-shilingi  1981,  KM-15,  proof  in 
original  case;  and  a  Turkey  1000-lira  1978,  KM-Y.184,  proof.  Lot  of 
4  coins.  Est.  600-800 

6637  European  Gold  Lot  including:  Austria  ducat  1848-A,  KM- 
C194a.l,  XF;  Czechoslovakia  dukat  1923,  KM-8,  AU  in  a  fancy 
ring  mount,  it  appears  to  be  undamaged;  Italy-Venice  zecchino  of 
doge  Michele  Steno  ND  (1400-13),  F- 1 230,  VF  with  wavy  flan; 
Monaco  20-francs  1879,  KM-Y.A1,  VF;  Romania  medallic  20-lei 
1944,  KM-M6,  Unc.;  and  a  Yugoslavia  dukat  1932  with  ear  of  corn 
countermark,  KM-Y.A1 1.2,  prooflike  BU.  Lot  of  6  coins. 

Est.  600-800 

6638  Mostly  European  Gold  Lot  including:  Belgium  20-francs  1874  AU 

and  1882,  BU,  KM-Y.19.2;  Bhutan  sertum  1966,  KM-33,  BU; 
Denmark  20-kroner  1909,  KM-Y.27,  Unc.;  Finland  20-markkaa 
1913,  KM-9,  BU;  Germany-Prussia  20-marks  1912,  KM-Y.124a, 
AU;  Hungary  10-korona  1894,  KM-Y.36,  XF;  Italy  20-lira  1882, 
KM-21,  AU;  10-lira  1863-BN,  KM-9.2,  VF;  Malta  50-pounds  1976, 
KM-44,  BU;  10-pounds  1972,  KM-16,  BU;  Netherlands  10-gulden 
1888,  KM-Y.A16,  XF;  10-gulden  1917,  KM-Y.30,  BU;  San  Marino 
1-scudo  &  2-scudi  1974,  KM-38  &  39,  BU;  Sweden  5-kronor  1899, 
KM-Y.24,  AU;  and  a  Switzerland  10-francs  1922,  KM-36,  BU.  Lot 
of  17  coins.  Est.  1,300-1,500 


6639  Southern  Pacific  Gold  Lot  including:  Australia  200-dollars  1981, 
KM-73,  BU;  Cook  Islands  (2)  100-dollars  1975,  KM-13,  BU;  Fiji 
i  2)  100-dollars  19/4,  KM-35,  1  BU  and  1  proof;  Papua  New 
Guinea  (2)  100-k.na  1975,  KM-9,  1  BU  and  1  proof;  and  a 
Philippines  1000-piso  1975,  KM-213,  BU.  Lot  of  8  coins. 

Est.  900-1,000 

’ '  4  Assorted  World  Gold  including:  Austria  restrike  10-corona  1912, 
KM  j  49,  BU;  Belgium  20-francs  1875,  KM-Y.19.2,  AU;  France 
h  trims  1 856- A  ii  1860-A,  KM-Y.33a.l,  hoth  are  F/VF;  5-francs 
IS62  BB.  KM-Y38.2,  VF;  Germany-Prussia  20-marks  1873-B,  KM- 
Y  1 1  5b,  VF/XF;  Iceland  (2)  500-kronur  1961,  KM-14,  BU;  Italy- 
Genoa  %-lire  1797,  KM-C.24,  poor;  Liechtenstein  restrike  ducat 
•728  KM-9,  I  bullion  coin  made  in  the  last  20  years;  Netherlands 
I  gulden  I ‘)l  7,  KM-Y.30,  BU;  Philippines  peso  1868,  KM-141,  VF 

•  irl,  rnmirir  removed  from  edge,  Spain  l/2-escudo  1772  M-PJ,  KM- 
U5I  |,  VF/XF.  and  a  25-pesetas  1881  (81),  KM-Y.A78,  XF.  Lot  of 

Est.  1,050-1,150 


6641  Central  America,  South  America  and  Caribbean  gold  lot  includ¬ 

ing:  Barbados  100-dollars  1975,  KM-18,  proof  in  original  ease, 
Cayman  Islands  25-dollars,  KM-9a,  proof;  Colombia  1,000  & 
2,000-pesos  1975,  KM-259  261,  proof;  1,500-pesos  1973,  KM- 

255,  proof;  Dominican  Republic  200-pesos  1976,  KM-47,  proof; 
Panama  500-balboas  1975,  KM-42,  proof;  100-balboas  1975,  KM- 
41,  proof;  and  a  Uruguay  5,000-new  pesos  1981,  KM-Y.66a,  proof 
Lot  of  9  coins.  Est.  1,550-1,750 

6642  Another  Central  America,  South  America  and  Caribbean  Gold 

Lot  including:  Brazil  300-cruzeiros  ND  (1972),  KM-Y.96,  BU; 
British  Virgin  Islands  100-dollars  1975,  KM-7,  BU;  Cayman 
Islands  100-dollars  1975,  KM-13,  BU;  Costa  Rica  2-colones  1900, 
KM-139,  BU;  Jamaica  20-dollars  1972,  KM-61,  proof  in  original 
case;  and  a  Panama  100-halboas  1975,  KM-41,  BU.  Lot  of  6  coins. 

Est.  575-625 

6643  Central  and  South  American  Gold  Lot  including:  Argentina 

argentino  1888,  KM-6,  AU;  Brazil  300-cruzeiros  ND  (1972),  KM- 
Y.96,  BU;  Chile  10-pesos  1866,  KM-131,  VF/XF;  20-pesos  1896, 
KM- 158,  VF  with  mount  removed  from  edge  and  signs  of  heavy 
sweating  to  remove  trom  jewelry;  Costa  Rica  10-colones  1899,  KM- 
140,  XF;  Guatemala  (2)  4-reales  186-,  KM-135,  XF,  2  different  vari¬ 
eties,  one  with  “2  Q  R”  on  the  reverse  and  one  with  “21  Q  R  on  the 
reverse;”  Venezuela  20-bolivares  1911,  KM-Y.32,  Unc.;  and  a  10- 
bolivares  1930,  KM-Y.31,  BU.  Lot  of  9  coins.  Est.  900-1,000 

6644  Mixed  World  Gold  Lot  including:  Burundi  10-franc  1962,  KM-2, 

proof;  Ethiopia  10-dollars  1966,  KM-38,  proof  in  original  case; 
Rhodesia  pound  1966,  KM-6,  proof;  Rwanda  10-francs  1961,  KM-1, 
proof;  and  a  Seychelles  1000-rupees  1976,  KM-29,  proof.  Lot  of  5 
coins.  Est.  400-500 

6645  Middle-Eastern  Gold  Lot  including:  Iran  1 -toman  AH1318,  F-70, 
KM-36,  AU;  1-toman  AH1297-1313,  F-62,  KM-Y.18,  AU;  1/2- 
toman  AH1319,  F-71,  KM-Y.35,  AU;  1/2-toman  AH1297-1307,  F- 
63,  KM-Y.17,  XF/AU;  1/2-tomans  AH1335,  F-85,  KM-Y.80,  AU; 
uniface  copy  of  a  1/5-toman,  XF;  1  /5-toman  AH  1342,  F-86,  KM- 
Y.79,  XF  with  rim  damage;  (2)  1/2-pahlevi  SH1339and  1340,  F- 1 02, 
KM-Y.142,  BU;  1/4-pahlevi  SH1332,  F-103,  KM-Y.141,  Unc.; 
Saudi  Arabia  guinea  AH  1370,  KM-36,  BU;  and  a  Turkey  25-pias¬ 
tres  AH  1293,  F-43,  KM-Y.36,  XF.  Lot  of  12  coins.  Est.  500-600 

6646  Gold  Medal  Lot  including:  Franklin  Mint  Eisenhower  medal  19 

mm,  proof  in  original  case;  Belgium  Brussels  37  mm  medal  issued  for 
the  1958  Universal  Exposition,  proof;  Germany  2-piece  set  of 
Kennedy-Adenauer  medals  1963,  26  &  32  mm,  proof;  Japan  official 
23  mm  medal  for  the  Tokyo  Olympics  1964,  BU;  and  a  Venezuela 
38  mm  medal  honoring  the  Indian  chief  Urimare  issued  hy  the 
Interchange  Bank,  proof  with  handling  marks.  A  must  see,  sold  as 
is,  no  return,  lot.  Lot  of  6  medals.  Est.  700-900 

6647  African  Gold  Lot  including:  Lesotho  International  Year  of  the 

Child  250-maloti  1979,  KM-26,  proof  in  original  case;  Swaziland  1- 
lilangeni  1968,  KM-6,  proof  in  original  case;  Uganda  5000-shillings 
1981,  KM-25,  proof  in  original  case  with  certificate,  very  rare  with  a 
mintage  of  only  100  pieces;  1000-shillings  1981,  KM-24,  proof  in 
original  case  with  certificate.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  1,250-1,350 

6648  Great  Britain  &.  Commonwealth  Gold  Lot  including:  Fiji  200-dol¬ 
lars  1980,  KM-47,  proof;  Great  Britain  1.2-guinea  1801,  KM-649, 
XF;  sovereign  1853,  KM-736.1,  XF  with  a  rim  nick;  sovereign  1891, 
KM-767,  Unc.;  sovereign  1912,  KM-820,  AU/Unc.;  sovereign  1915, 
KM-820,  XF/AU;  1/2 -sovereign  1906,  KM-804,  VF;  1 1/2-sovereign 
1980,  KM-922,  proof;  10-pounds  (1/10-ounce)  1988,  KM-950,  proof 
in  original  case  with  certificate;  and  an  India  1-tola  Manilal 
Chimamlal  &  Co.  Bombay,  71/2  dwt  .995  gold,  BU.  Lot  of  10  coins. 

Est.  1,000-1,100 

6649  Modern  Mint  &  Proof  Sets  including:  Austria  1970  9-piece  proof 

set  in  original  sealed  pack;  Bahamas  (3)  1966  9  piece  mint  sets,  1- 
cent-5-dollars,  BU  in  original  case;  Canada  prooflike  sets,  1965, 
(11)  1966,  &  (3)  1967,  all  in  original  flat  packs,  and  one  1967 
prooflike  set  in  red  case  with  medal;  Iran  silver  5-piece  proof  set 
1971,  2 5 -rials/200-rials,  proof  in  original  case;  Israel  Victory  10- 
pounds  1967,  BU;  Jersey  4-piece  silver  proof  set  1972,  50-pence/2- 
pounds  50-pence,  proof  in  original  case;  Russia  (3)  roubles  1 975, 
W.W.  II  victory,  proof  in  original  case;  and  a  Switzerland  9-picce 
mint  set  1958/66,  1 -rappen/5-francs,  BU  in  case.  Lot  of  27  sets  and 
coins.  Est.  250-300 


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3650  British  and  Commonwealth  Mixed  Gold  &  Silver  Lot  including: 
Australia  gold  200'dollars  1980,  KM-71,  proof  in  original  case; 
Bhutan  gold  1-sertum  1979,  KM-51,  proof  in  original  case;  Canada 
gold  100'dollars  1982,  KM-137,  proof  in  original  case;  prooflike  sets 
in  original  flat  plastic  1967,  (2)  1969,  1972  &  1980;  custom 
prooflike  set  1980;  proof  set  1980  (both  dollars  and  a  custom  case); 
dollar  1980,  KM-128,  specimen  in  original  case;  (2)  dollars  1982, 
KM-134,  prooflike  (specimen?)  in  original  case;  Great  Britain  gold 
5-pounds  1981,  KM-924,  proof  in  original  case;  (2)  gold  sovereigns 
1980,  KM-919,  proof  in  original  cases;  (2)  25-new  pence  1980,  KM- 
921a,  proof  in  original  cases;  and  Guernsey  (2)  25-pence  1980, 
KM-35a,  proof  in  original  cases.  Lot  of  20  items.  Est.  1,275-1,475 


3651  Mixed  World  Lot,  Mostly  Crowns  highlights  include:  Bulgaria  5- 
leva  1894  AU,  Prussia  taler  1861  AU,  Italy-Sardinia  5-lira  1829,  (4) 
japan  Olympic  1000-yen  1964,  Greece  1833  silver  set  of  1/4,  1/2,  1, 
&.  5-drachmai,  China  silver  pack-saddle  and  a  Canada  large  $1  note 
1911,  VG  (where  did  that  come  from?).  Many  other  worthwhile 
coins.  A  must  see,  sold  as  is,  no  return  lot.  Approx  83  items. 

Est.  500-700 

365  2  Interesting  Lot  of  British  Medals  including:  Bronze  medals  honor¬ 
ing  Henry  Hallum  (Forrer  pg.  628,  Vol.  VI),  Horatio  Lord  Nelson 
(Brown  448),  Admiral  Duncan  at  the  battle  of  Camperdown 
(Brown  426),  John  Jerius  Earl  of  St.  Vincent,  Sir  Henry  Trollope 
Knight  (Forrer  Pg.  411  Vol.  II),  1887  Royal  Jubilee  Exhibition  in 
Manchester,  Horatio  Viscount  Nelson,  King  George  III  1802 
(Forrer  pg.  411,  Vol.  II),  George  III  1801  (Brown  523,  Forrer  pg 
239,  Vol.  Ill),  A. A.  Hood  Lord  Bridport  (Brown  406),  John 
Gregory  Hancock  (Forrer  pg.  410,  Vol.  It).  There  are  several  coro¬ 
nation  medals  including  a  1910  (58  mm)  in  silver,  in  the  original 
case,  a  1902  in  bronze  (56  mm),  a  silver  1902  (32  MM),  an  1821  in 
bronze  in  a  wooden  box.  There  is  also  an  1820,  82  mm  bronze  medal 
of  Caroline,  Queen  of  England  and  a  couple  of  less  significant 
pieces.  Most  are  XF  or  better.  A  very  interesting  lot.  Lot  of  17 
medals.  Est.  1,000-2,000 

3653  Small  European  Medals  Lot  including:  France  Louis  XVIII  1814 
silver  medal  (68  mm),  Louis  XVIII  facing  right/Nobles  in  front  of 
statue  of  Henry,  XF  with  a  rim  knock;  Vatican  Papal  silver  medals 
(45  mm)  Pius  XI,  1924  and  Paul  VI,  1964  year  3,  proof  in  the  origi¬ 
nal  cases;  Switzerland  Glarus  silver  shooting  medal  1892  (45  mm), 
hairlined  proof;  Argentina  1900  silver  medal  (60  mm)  issued  as  a 
memorial  to  King  Humberto  of  Italy  Bust  of  Humberto  facing  right, 
star  above  and  branch  below/inscription  within  a  wreath,  AU.  Lot 
of  5  medals.  Est.  300-400 


365  4  Large  World  Medals  Lot  including  many  useful  items.  Many  are 
pre-1900  and  many  are  also  silver.  The  lot  is  much  too  large  to 
describe  and  really  should  be  seen.  Most  of  the  medals  are  European. 
A  perfect  lot  for  a  mailing  list.  We  estimate  300,  or  more  medals. 

Est.  1,000-2,000 

3655  Oriental  Stamps  1958  including  300  sheets  (we  think)  of  what 
appears  to  be  10  stamp  souvenir  sheets.  200  sheets  are  still  sealed  in 
the  government  pack.  We  think  they  are  Taiwanese.  They  com¬ 
memorate  the  10th  anniversary  of  some  event  (leaving  China  for 
Taiwan?).  They  are  all  mint.  Est.  50-100 


TREASURE  COINS 

AKERENDAM 


6656  Pair  of  Netherlands  gold  ducats  1724  Standing  knight/Tablet,  F- 
285,  KM-7.  Both  are  XF/AU.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  400-500 


6657  Trio  of  Netherlands  gold  ducats  1724  Utrecht  Standing 
knight/Tablet,  F-285,  KM-7.  XF.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  600-750 


ATOCHA 


6658  Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  1  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Moderate  corrosion.  Est.  150-200 


6659  Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  R.  Grade  2  with  certificate. 
Moderate  corrosion  with  a  flan  crack.  Est.  125-175 


6660  Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  T.  Grade  2  with  certificate. 
Moderate  corrosion.  Est.  150-200 


6661  Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  Q.  Grade  3  with  certificate. 
Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  100-150 


6662  Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  T.  Grade  3  with  certificate 
Moderate  corrosion.  Est.  150-200 


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6685 

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Bolisia  Philip  111  ND  8-reales,  assayer  T.  Grade  3  with  certificate. 
Moderate  corrnsion.  Est.  1 50-200 


Bolivia  Philip  111  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  3  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Moderate  corrosion.  Est.  150-200 


Bolivia  Philip  111  NO  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  3  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  100-150 

Bolivia  Philip  111  ND  8-reales,  assayer  T.  Grade  4  with  certificate. 
Moderate  corrosion.  Est.  100-150 

Bolivia  Philip  111  ND  8-reales,  assayer  T.  Grade  4  with  certificate. 
Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  75-125 

Bolivia  Philip  111  ND  8-reales,  assayer  T.  Grade  4  with  certificate. 
Moderate  corrosion.  Est.  100-150 


Bolivia  Philip  111  ND  8-reales,  assayer  Q.  Grade  4  with  certificate. 
Moderate  corrosion.  Est.  100-150 

Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  Q.  Grade  4  with  certificate. 
Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  75-125 


Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  R.  Grade  3  with  certificate. 
Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  100-150 

Bolivia  (3)  Philip  111  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with 
certificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  225-350 


Bolivia  (3)  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with 
certificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  225-350 


Bolivia  (3)  Philip  111  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with 
certificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  225-350 


Bolivia  (3)  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with 
certificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  225-350 


Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Moderate-heavy  corrosion.  Est.  100-150 


Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  75-125 


Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  75-125 


Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  75-125 

Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  75-125 


Bolivia  Philip  111  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  75-125 


Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  75-125 


Bol  ivia  pair  of  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4- 
Heavy  corrosion.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  100-150 


Bolivia  p.nr  of  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4- 
Heavy  corrosion.  Lit  of  2  coins.  Est.  100-150 


Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  4-reales,  assayer  R.  Grade  4  with  certificate. 
Heavy  corrosion,  but  sharp  assayer’s  initial.  Est.  75-125 

Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  4-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  75-125 


Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  4-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  3  with  cer¬ 
tificate  Moderate-heavy  corrosion.  Est.  100-150 


6688  Bolivia  (4)  Philip  111  ND  2-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with 

certificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  200-300 

6689  Bolivia  pair  of  2-reales  including:  Philip  111  ND  2-reales,  assayer  not 
visible,  Grade  4  with  certificate,  heavy  corrosion;  and  a  Philip  ||| 
ND  2-reales,  assayer  not  visible,  Grade  3.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  100-150 


6690  Bolivia  Philip  III  ND  2-reales,  assayer  B.  Grade  2  with  certificate. 
Light  corrosion.  Est.  75-125 


6691  Mexico  (2)  Philip  III  ND  8-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  3  with 
certificate.  Moderate-heavy  corrosion.  Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  200-300 

6692  Mexico  Philip  Ill  ND  4-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  3  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Moderate  corrosion.  Est.  100-150 

6693  Mexico  Philip  111  ND  2-reales,  assayer  not  visible.  Grade  4  with  cer¬ 
tificate.  Heavy  corrosion.  Est.  50-75 


REYGERSDAHL 

6694  Mexico  trio  of  Philip  V  Pillar  8-reales  including:  (2)  1743-MF  &  a 

1744-MF,  all  are  KM-103,  all  are  XF  with  moderate  corrosion.  Lot 
of  3  coins.  Est.  225-300 

6695  Mexico  Pillar  8-reales  1743-MF,  KM-103.  VF  with  moderate-heavy 

corrosion.  Est.  50-75 

VLIEGENTHART 

6696  Quartet  of  Netherlands  gold  ducats  1729  Utrecht  Standing 
knight/Tablet,  F-285,  KM-7.  XF.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  800-1000 

6697  Quartet  of  Netherlands  gold  ducats  1729  Utrecht  Standing 
knight/Tablet,  F-285,  KM-7.  XF.  Lot  of  4  coins.  Est.  800-1000 

6698  Netherlands-Gelderland  ducaton  1733  Horse  &  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del-1010  (R-l).  XF  with  light  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the  past 
as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 

6699  Netherlands-Gelderland  ducaton  1734  Horse  &.  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del-1010  (R-l).  XF  with  light  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the  past 
as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 

6700  Netherlands-Gelderland  ducaton  1734  Horse  &.  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del-1010  (R-l).  XF  with  light  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the  past 
as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 

6701  Netherlands-Gelderland  pair  of  ducatons  1  7  34  Horse  sk 

rider/Crowned  arms,  Del-1010  (R-l).  XF  with  light  corrosion. 
Cleaned  in  the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of 
2  coins.  Est.  175-250 

6702  Netherlands-Gelderland  pair  of  ducatons  1  7  34  Horse  8i 

rider/Crowned  arms,  Del-1010  (R-l ).  XF  with  light-moderate  corro¬ 
sion.  Cdeaned  in  the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins. 
Lot  of  2  coins.  Est.  1 50-225 

6703  Netherlands-Gelderland  pair  of  ducatons  1  7  34  Horse  sk 

rider/Crowned  arms,  Del  1010  (R-l).  XF  with  moderate  corrosion. 
Cleaned  in  the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of 
2  coins.  Est.  125-200 


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6704  Netherlands-Gelderland  trio  of  ducatons  1734  Horse  & 

rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 1010  (R-l).  XF  with  moderate-heavy  cor¬ 
rosion.  Cleaned  in  the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck 
coins.  Lot  of  3  coins.  Est.  150-200 

6705  Netherlands-Holland  ducaton  1734  Horse  &  rider/Crowned  arms, 
Del-1014  (R-3).  XF  with  light  corrosion.  Very  rare  date. 

Est.  200-300 

6706  Netherlands-Holland  ducaton  1734  Horse  &  rider/Crowned  arms, 
Del-1014  (R-3).  XF  with  moderate  corrosion  on  the  obverse. 
Reverse  with  virtually  no  corrosion  Very  rare  date.  Est.  150-200 

6707  Netherlands-Overijssel  ducaton  1733  Horse  &  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del- 1036.  XF/AU  with  virtually  no  corrosion,  and  a  couple  of 
reverse  flan  flaws.  Cleaned  in  the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  ship¬ 
wreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 

6708  Netherlands-Overijssel  pair  of  ducatons  1733  Horse  & 

rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 1036.  XF  with  moderate  corrosion. 
Cleaned  in  the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of 
2  coins.  Est.  125-200 

6709  Netherlands-Overijssel  trio  of  ducatons  1733  Horse  & 
rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 1036.  XF  with  moderate-heavy  corrosion. 
Cleaned  in  the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins. 

Est.  150-200 

6710  Netherlands-Overijssel  ducaton  1734  Horse  &  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del-1036.  XF/AU  with  virtually  no  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the 
past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 

6711  Netherlands-Overijssel  ducaton  1734  Horse  &  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del- 1036.  XF/AU  with  virtually  no  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the 
past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 

6712  Netherlands-Overijssel  ducaton  1734  Horse  &  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del- 1036.  XF/AU  with  virtually  no  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the 
past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 

6713  Netherlands-Overijssel  ducaton  1734  Horse  &  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del- 1036.  XF/AU  with  virtually  no  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the 
past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 

6714  Netherlands-Overijssel  ducaton  1734  Horse  &  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del- 1036.  XF/AU  with  virtually  no  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the 
past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 

6715  Netherlands-Overijssel  ducaton  1734  Horse  4k  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del- 1036.  XF/AU  with  virtually  no  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the 
past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 

6716  Netherlands-Overijssel  ducaton  1734  Horse  &  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del- 1036.  XF/AU  with  virtually  no  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the 
past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 


6717  Netherlands-Overijssel  ducaton  1734  Horse  4k  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del- 1036.  XF/AU  with  virtually  no  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the 
past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100- 1 50 

6718  Netherlands-Overijssel  pair  of  ducatons  1  734  Horse  4k 
rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 1036.  XF  with  light  corrosion.  Cleaned  in 
the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  150-250 

6719  Netherlands-Overijssel  pair  of  ducatons  1  734  Horse  & 
rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 1036.  XF  with  light  corrosion.  Cleaned  in 
the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  150-250 

6720  Netherlands-Overijssel  pair  of  ducatons  1734  Horse  4k 
rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 1036.  XF  with  light  corrosion.  Cleaned  in 
the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  150-250 

6721  Netherlands-Overijssel  pair  of  ducatons  1734  Horse  & 
rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 1036.  XF  with  light  corrosion.  Cleaned  in 
the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  150-250 

6722  Netherlands-Overijssel  pair  of  ducatons  1  734  Horse  4k 
rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 1036.  XF  with  light  corrosion.  Cleaned  in 
the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  150-250 

6723  Netherlands-Overijssel  pair  of  ducatons  1734  Horse  4k 
rider/Crowned  arms,  Del-1036.  XF  with  light  corrosion.  Cleaned  in 
the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of  2  coins. 

Est.  150-250 

6724  Netherlands-Overijssel  trio  of  ducatons  1734  Horse  & 

rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 1036.  XF  with  moderate-heavy  corrosion. 
Cleaned  in  the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of 
3  coins.  Est.  150-250 

6725  Netherlands-Overijssel  trio  of  ducatons  1734  Horse  4k 

rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 1036.  XF  with  moderate-heavy  corrosion. 
Cleaned  in  the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of 
3  coins.  Est.  150-250 

6726  Netherlands-Overijssel  trio  of  ducatons  1734  Horse  & 
rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 1036.  XF  with  moderate-heavy  corrosion. 
Cleaned  in  the  past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of 
3  coins. 

Est.  150-250 

6727  Netherlands  quartet  of  ducatons  including:  Overijssel  (3)  1734 
Horse  &  rider/Crowned  arms,  Del-1036,  XF  with  moderate-heavy 
corrosion;  and  a  Utrecht  1742  Horse  &  Rider/Crowned  arms,  Del- 
1031  (R-l),  details  of  XF  hut  heavy  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the  past 
as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Lot  of  4  coins. 

Est.  200-300 

6728  Netherlands-Overijssel  ducaton  1734  Horse  &  rider/Crowned 

arms,  Del- 1036.  XF/AU  with  virtually  no  corrosion.  Cleaned  in  the 
past  as  are  virtually  all  of  the  shipwreck  coins.  Est.  100-150 


End  of  Session  Three 


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Session  Three  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997 


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FOURTH  SESSION 

Friday,  September  12,  7:00  p.m.  Lots  6729-7698 
Room  103C  •  Long  Beach  Convention  Center 
Long  Beach,  California 

A  15%  Buyer's  Premium  Will  Be  Added  To  All  Lots  Valued  Below  $50,000 


CERTIFIED  COLONIALS 

6729  1723  Hibernia  Halfpenny  MS  62  Brown  PCGS.  Nelson-8.  A  well 
struck  example  whose  even,  brown  patina  is  only  disturbed  by  a 
slight  purplish  stain  in  the  left  obverse  field.  Listed  on  page  24  of 
the  1997  Guide  Book. 

6730  1787  Fugio  Cent  VF  35  PCGS.  STATES  UNITED,  Pointed  Rays. 
A  bit  off-center,  the  medium  brown  surfaces  show  several  minor 
planchet  flakes  and  die  clashing  is  seen  on  the  right  side  of  the 
obverse,  as  often  encountered.  Listed  on  page  63  of  the  1997  Guide 
Book. 

6731  1787  Fugio  Cent  AU  50  PCGS.  UNITED  STATES,  Pointed  Rays. 
A  pleasing,  dark  brown  coin  that  exhibits  slight  planchet  roughness 
at  the  top  of  the  reverse  as  its  only  notable  surface  distraction.  Well 
centered.  Listed  on  page  63  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 

6732  1788  Massachusetts  Cent  VF  35  PCGS.  Dark  brown  overall  with 
several  rim-to-rim  planchet  laminations  running  diagonally  across 
the  obverse.  Listed  on  page  40  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 

6733  Undated  (1792-94)  Kentucky  Token  AU  55  PCGS.  Medium-dark 
brown  patina  over  each  side  with  just  the  faintest  hints  of  original 
red  still  in  evidence  beneath  some  of  the  legends.  The  motto  is  a  bit 
softly  defined,  as  often  seen,  and  there  is  a  horizontal  grease  stain  (as 
struck)  near  the  obverse  rim  between  2  and  3  o’clock.  Listed  on 
page  55  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 

6734  Undated  (1815-20)  Washington  Double  Head  Cent  AU  55  PCGS. 
Medium-dark  brown  surfaces  with  no  mentionable  surface  distrac¬ 
tions.  Listed  on  page  59  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 

CERTIFIED  HALF  CENTS 


Well  Struck  1793  Half  Cent 


6735  1793  VF  25  PCGS.  B-2,  C-2,  R.3.  Dark  brown  color  that  is  evenly 

distributed  on  both  sides,  well  struck  and  always  sought-after  as  the 
first  year  of  issue  of  this  important  type.  The  planchet  has  some  stri- 
ation  lines  from  improper  rolling  or  preparation,  but  these  do  not 
detract  significantly,  and  are  primarily  located  on  the  reverse 
through  AMERICA.  Free  of  other  problems  (unusual  for  early  cop¬ 
per)  and  difficult  to  find  so  well  preserved. 


Desirable  1794  C-4a  PCGS  Graded  VF  25 


6736  1794  VF  25  PCGS.  B-6b,  C-4a,  R.3.  Small  Edge  Letters. 

Sharpness  of  Fine  12,  net  graded  by  Del  Bland  as  Fine  12.  Choice 
medium-brown  color  with  excellent  surfaces  and  abundant  eye 
appeal.  Identifiable  by  a  mark  near  the  first  and  last  A  of  AMERI¬ 
CA,  and  a  small  dig  in  the  wreath  below  M  of  the  same  word. 
Splendid  quality  for  the  issue  and  certain  to  please. 

Ex:  Marc  Earle,  12/93. 


1802/0 — Reverse  of  1802 — Half  Cent 


6737  1802/0  Reverse  of  1802  VG  8  NGC.  B-2,  C-2,  R.3.  Medium- 

dark  brown  color  overall,  the  surfaces  are  choice  for  the  grade  with 
no  abrasions  or  rim  nicks  worthy  of  mention.  Heavily  worn  on  the 
figure  of  Liberty  and  in  the  center  of  the  reverse,  but  showing  good 
definition  on  the  peripheral  legends. 


Choice  and  Lovely  1803  B-3,  C-3  AN  ACS  AU  50 


6738  1803  AU  50  ANACS.  B-3,  C-3,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  50.  net 

graded  by  Del  Bland  as  XF  45.  Breen’s  state  VI,  and  identifiable  b\ 
a  tiny  mark  below  the  3  of  the  date.  An  impressive  and  beautiful 
coin  that  will  excite  the  advanced  copper  collector. 

Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird.  M 


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I  ii  .All  I  uts  \  aim'd  Melon 


>739  1809/6  AU  55  PCGS.  B-5,  C-5,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  grad¬ 
ed  by  Del  Bland  as  AU  55.  Lovely  light  tan  color  with  hints  of  origi¬ 
nal  red  beneath.  One  staple  scratch  is  carefully  hidden  in  Liberty’s 
upper  curls,  and  a  few  scattered,  unimportant  spots  are  noted  on 
both  sides.  Boldly  struck. 

Ex:  Vic  Cobb,  6/92. 

'740  1849  MS  63  Brown  PCGS.  B-l,  C-l,  R.L  Sharpness  of  MS  63,  net 

graded  by  Del  Bland  as  MS  60.  Medium-brown  color  and  well 
struck.  Some  trivial  verdigris  is  noted  in  the  lettering  and  devices. 
Ex:  McCawley'Crellman  Auctions,  (8/96),  lot  59. 

'741  1851  MS  62  Brown  AN  ACS.  B-l,  C-l,  R.L  Sharpness  of  MS  62, 

net  graded  by  Del  Bland  as  AU  50.  Nice  color  and  surfaces  for  the 
grade.  Another  one  of  those  endless  grading  arguments,  which 
always  boil  down  to  price. 

)742  1853  MS  62  Brown  NGC.  Deep  brown  with  some  traces  of  mint 

luster  remaining  around  the  date  and  on  the  reverse. 

'743  1855  MS  64  Red  PCGS.  Bright  pinkish-gold  color  with  a  few  scat¬ 

tered  darker  stains,  mostly  on  the  obverse. 


Gem  Red  Uncirculated  1855  Half-Cent 


744  1855  MS  65  Red  NGC.  Original,  glowing  mint  red  color  graces 

both  sides  of  this  splendid  type  coin.  Generally  well  struck,  especial¬ 
ly  in  the  centers,  there  is  some  light  flyspecking  noted  on  this  other¬ 
wise  pristine  gem. 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  HALF  CENTS 

Rare  1856  Proof  64  Half-Cent 


745  1856  PR  64  Brown  PCGS.  Struck  from  the  B.l-A  dies,  showing  a 

small  rust  pit  on  the  top  of  the  I  in  UNITED.  As  a  proof  this  variety 
is  a  Rarity- 7.  The  surfaces  have  lost  all  traces  of  original  red  color, 
and  have  taken  on  a  deep-brown  and  jade-green  appearance.  The 
fields  are  still  deeply  reflective,  though.  A  few  spots  and  traces  of 
fingerprints  limit  the  grade  of  this  rare,  early  proof  half  cent. 


Rare  Proof  1857  Half-Cent 


6746  1857  PR  64  Brown  PCGS.  The  more  frequently  seen  of  the  two 

varieties  of  this  year,  this  piece  has  the  ENT  in  CENT  doubled.  As 
such,  it  has  been  estimated  that  a  dozen  or  more  examples  may  still 
exist  today.  Glossy  in  appearance  with  subtle  iridescent  highlights 
on  either  side.  Population:  8  in  PR  64,  1  higher  (7/97). 

CERTIFIED  LARGE  CENTS 


Choice  XF  1793  Wreath  Cent,  Sheldon-6 


6747  1793  Wreath  Cent  Vine/Bars  XF  45  PCGS.  S-6,  R.3.  The 

“Sprung  Die”  obverse  shows  the  diagnostic  bulge  behind  Liberty’s 
locks.  This  piece  has  medium  brown  color  with  much  lighter,  red¬ 
dish-tan  accents  in  the  protected  areas.  Typical  bluntness  in  the 
bow  of  the  wreath. 


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t*74>  1794  Fine  IS  ECUS  S-32,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  graded  by 

IVl  Bland  a>  YU  S.  Medium-brown  throughout  with  moderate  to 
light  porosity  on  both  sides.  Identifiable  by  a  small  dig  on  Liberty’s 
cheek,  near  the  ear,  and  on  the  reverse  by  its  clockwise  rotation  of 
270  degrees.  This  is  a  late  die  state  with  the  obverse  rim  break  above 
the  LI  of  LIBERTY  and  a  heavy  crack  through  the  first  S  of 
STATES. 


Tasty  Chocolate-Brown  1794  Sheldon-21 


6749  1794  XF  40  AN  ACS.  S-21,  R.3.  Sharpness  XF  40,  net  graded  by 

Del  Bland  as  Fine  15.  Medium  to  light-brown  throughout,  with  a 
faint  dark  red  spot  hidden  in  Liberty’s  central  curls,  the  reverse  is 
similar  with  some  trivial  spots  scattered  about.  Identifiable  by  a 
minor  nick  below  Liberty’s  eye,  others  before  her  face  in  the  field. 
The  reverse  has  a  few  similar  marks  hidden  in  the  legend.  However, 
the  rims  are  pristine  with  no  evidence  of  bumps  or  bruises. 

Ex:  Virgil  Smith,  5/92. 


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VG  Starred  Reverse  1794  Large  Cent 


>750  1794  Starred  Reverse  VG  8  PCGS.  S-48,  High  R.5.  One  of  the  most  famous  of  all  large  cent  varieties,  and  certainly  one  of  the  easiest  to  identify  for  the 

non-specialist,  with  its  94  tiny  stars  punched  mostly  between  and  sometimes  on  top  of  the  reverse  denticles. 
There  are  several  theories  that  have  been  put  forward  to  explain  the  94  stars.  Breen  believes  it  may  have  been  an  anti-counterfeiting  device,  while  Sheldon 
thought  it  could  have  just  been  the  result  of  an  idle  hour  at  the  mint.  The  explanation  we  like  best  is  that  it  somehow  commemorates  the  striking  of  cents  that 
year  as  the  number  of  stars,  94,  corresponds  with  the  last  two  digits  in  the  year  1 794. 

The  Starred  Reverse  is  also  undoubtedly  the  most  desirable  of  all  the  1 794  cents.  It  was  first  commented  on  before  1850  and  came  to  the  attention  of  col¬ 
lectors  in  1877.  By  now  surely  all  specimens  are  known  with  no  new  examples  having  surfaced  since  1951.  All  surviving  Starred  Reverse  cents  are  low  grade 
with  the  finest  known  being  a  single  XF  40.  The  next  six  coins  that  follow  in  the  Condition  Census  range  from  VF  25  to  VG  10.  This  piece  is  outside  the 
Condition  Census,  but  nevertheless,  shows  the  famed  stars  around  approximately  one-third  of  the  reverse.  The  obverse  is  actually  quite  well  defined  for  the 
grade,  just  a  bit  uneven  in  striking  details  with  the  left  side  weaker  and  slightly  off-center.  A  couple  of  planchet  flaws  are  located  beneath  Liberty’s  chin, 
another  just  behind  the  nose,  and  several  faint  pinscratches  run  horizontally  across  Liberty’s  cheek.  On  the  reverse,  virtually  all  the  devices  are  worn  away 
except  the  fraction  and  the  denticles  and  the  stars  between  6  and  10  o’clock,  with  a  tiny  rim  bump  noted  at  5  o’clock.  A  lower  grade  example  of  this  famous 
large  cent  rarity. 


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o7M  1748  XF  40  POOS.  S  187,  R  1  Easily  attributed  by  the  two  arcing 
die  cracks  on  the  right  side  ot  the  obverse.  The  surfaces  are  steel- 
grav  and  reddish-brown  with  several  darker  spots  on  each  side.  A 
couple  ot  rim  bumps  are  also  seen  on  the  right  side  of  the  obverse  as 
well  as  several  nicks  in  the  center  ot  that  side. 


Scarce  “Unicorn”  1803  Sheldon-245  in  XF  40 


Mint  State  and  Undoubtedly  Condition  Census 
1813  Classic  Cent,  S-292 


6752  1803  XF  40  PCGS.  S-245,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  XF  40,  net  graded  by 

Del  Bland  as  VF  25.  Light  porosity  on  the  reverse.  Medium  brown 
in  color  and  well  struck.  The  obverse  die  clashed  with  the  reverse  so 
that  several  leaves  are  visible  near  Liberty’s  face,  one  of  these  has 
the  appearance  of  a  horn  coming  from  Liberty’s  forehead,  hence  this 
is  called  the  “Unicorn”  variety. 

Ex:  Vic  Cobb,  6/93. 


6753  1813  MS  63  Brown  PCGS.  S-292,  R.2.  An  uncommonly  high 
grade  for  this  elusive  type  that  is  seldom  seen  better  than  a  well 
worn  VG  or  Fine.  This  glossy  brown  example  is  surely  well  within 
the  Condition  Census,  even  when  its  few  defects  are  netted  out. 
The  C.C.  as  listed  in  the  Noyes’  reference  is  65,  60,  55  (multiples). 

The  surfaces  have  a  lovely  lavender,  rose,  and  variegated  light 
and  dark  brown  iridescence  that  is  most  attractive.  The  only  men- 
tionable  marks  are  located  below  the  eye  of  Liberty,  another  below 
the  lovelock,  and  on  the  reverse  just  left  of  the  O  in  ONE.  Sharply 
struck  throughout. 

6754  1820  MS  64  Brown  PCCS.  N-l  3,  R.  I .  Sharpness  of  Mint  State  64, 
net  graded  hy  Del  Bland  as  Mint  State  61.  Loads  of  faded  red  still 
remain  in  the  fields,  and  the  surfaces  are  quite  pleasing  overall. 
There  is  a  spot  between  the  second  and  third  stars  on  the  obverse, 
and  a  fingerprint  behind  the  hairbun.  Boldly  struck  and  quite  beau¬ 
tiful. 


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1826  Large  Cent,  MS  64  Red  and  Brown 


Third  Finest  Known  1850  N-5, 
NGC  graded  MS  65  Brown 


6755  1826  MS  64  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  Sharply  defined  throughout, 
the  original  color  has  begun  to  subdue  to  a  deep  brick-red  color. 
Only  a  couple  of  minor  spots  are  noted  on  the  obverse. 

6756  1829  AU  50  ANACS.  N-2,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  AU  50,  net  graded  by 
Del  Bland  as  XF  40.  Choice  for  the  grade,  with  smooth,  even  color 
and  well  struck.  Light  die  cracks  on  the  obverse  through  the  stars. 

Ex:  Key  Coins  of  Florida,  1/92. 

6757  1831  AU  58  PCGS.  N-8,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  AU  58,  net  graded  by 
Del  Bland  as  AU  50.  Light  brown  and  choice,  with  some  faint  egg- 
speckled  toning  on  both  sides.  Boldly  struck  and  charismatic. 

Ex:  Douglas  F.  Bird,  7/93. 

6758  1835  AU  50  ANACS,  N-1,  R.l,  Large  Date,  sharpness  of  AU  50, 
net  graded  by  Del  Bland  as  XF  40,  light  die  cracks  on  the  obverse 
with  lovely,  even  brown  color;  and  an  1837  MS  60  Brown, 
ANACS,  N-5,  R^2,  Plain  Hair  Cord,  Small  Letters,  sharpness  of  MS 
60,  net  AU  55,  brown  and  choice  save  for  an  old  red  patch  on 
Liberty’s  lower  curls.  (Total:  2  coins) 

6759  1837  MS  63  Brown  PCGS.  N-13,  R.2.  Sharpness  of  MS  63,  net 
graded  by  Del  Bland  as  MS  60.  A  choice  example  of  the  Large 
Letters,  Plain  Hair  Cords  variety.  The  surfaces  are  medium  brown 
and  have  few  marks.  Well  struck  on  all  but  a  few  of  the  stars,  and  a 
somewhat  scarce  variety. 

Ex:  Chris  M cCawley  and  Bob  Grelbnan  M.B.S.  #2  (6/94) ,  lot  132. 

5760  1837  MS  63  Brown  PCGS.  Type  of  1836.  Chocolate-brown  with 
some  remnants  of  original  mint  red  showing,  particularly  on  the 
reverse.  The  surfaces  are  glossy  with  the  luster  reflecting  in  a  cart¬ 
wheel  fashion  and  just  a  few,  trivial  marks  on  the  cheek. 

5761  1842  AU  55  PCGS,  N-2,  sharpness  of  AU  55,  net  graded  by  Del 
Bland  as  XF  40,  hints  of  original  mint  color  on  both  sides,  but  most¬ 
ly  brown,  well  struck  and  choice;  and  an  1846  MS  64  Brown  NGC, 
N-18,  Small  Date,  R.l,  sharpness  of  MS  64,  net  graded  by  Del  Bland 
as  MS  62,  fourth  finest  known  for  the  variety,  a  bit  more  red  sub¬ 
dued  by  medium  brown,  fairly  well  struck  with  very  few  signs  of 
handling,  keeping  this  high  in  the  Condition  Census,  Ex:  Early 
American  Coppers  (4/95) ,  lot  425.  (Total:  2  coins) 

5762  1843  MS  62  Brown  PCGS.  Type  of  1842.  Uniform  chocolate- 
brown,  glossy  surfaces  with  no  major  marks  or  detractions. 

5763  1845  MS  63  Brown  PCGS.  Well  struck  with  traces  of  red  remaining 
nearest  the  devices  and  no  detractions  are  noticeable. 

5764  1848  AU  55  ANACS,  N-8,  net  graded  by  Del  Bland  as  XF  45,  nice 
medium  brown  and  well  struck;  1848  XF  45  ANACS,  N-34,  net 
graded  by  Del  Bland  as  VF  25,  nice  color  and  surfaces;  1848  AU  58 
PCGS,  N-35,  net  graded  by  Del  Bland  as  XF  40,  well  struck  and 
choice  medium  brown  with  a  few  spots;  and  an  1848  MS  63  Brown 
NGC,  N-41,  net  graded  by  Del  Bland  as  AU  55,  with  a  few  small 
low  spots  and  some  carbon  spots  on  the  reverse.  An  interesting 
quartet.  (Total:  4  coins) 

5765  1848  MS  65  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  Attractive  red  luster  shows 
around  most  of  the  design  elements  and  there  are  no  discernible 
bagmarks  or  other  distractions.  A  very  pleasing  example  of  the 
Coronet  large  cent. 


6766  1850  MS  65  Brown  NGC.  N-5,  R.4-  Third  finest  known  of  the 

variety,  and  an  important  offering  for  the  advanced  die  variety  col¬ 
lector.  Sharpness  of  MS  65,  net  graded  by  Del  Bland  as  MS  61.  The 
fields,  devices  and  rims  show  virtually  no  handling  marks,  and  the 
color  is  a  medium  to  light  brown,  with  hints  of  original  red  showing 
through.  Fairly  well  struck,  but  there  is  a  low  area  on  the  reverse 
above  the  ribbon,  and  a  couple  of  stars  don’t  have  their  full  radial 
lines. 

Ex:  Purchased  unattributed  by  William  Yates;  McCawley-Grellman 
Auctions  ( 1 197) ,  lot  585 . 


6767  1850  MS  65  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  N-23,  R.2.  Tied  with  one  other 
for  the  fifth  finest  known  of  the  variety.  Superb  color  and  surfaces 
for  the  grade,  the  fields,  rims  and  devices  show  virtually  no  marks, 
even  with  the  aid  of  a  glass. 

Ex:  G.  Les  Dawson;  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/97),  lot  606. 

6768  1851  MS  64  Brown  NGC.  N-ll,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  64,  net  grad¬ 
ed  by  Del  Bland  as  MS  60.  Medium  brown  in  color  and  very  choice 
surfaces,  which  are  virtually  mark-free.  A  few  tiny  spots  on  either 
side,  and  a  later  die  state. 

Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  (5/96),  lot  345. 

6769  1852  AU  58  ANACS,  N-22,  nice  color  and  surfaces,  but  there  is  a 
rim  mark  on  both  sides;  1853  MS  63  Brown  PCGS,  N-25,  nice  color 
and  blemish-free;  and  an  1853  MS  63  Brown  NGC,  N-26,  nice 
color  and  surfaces  for  the  variety.  (Total:  3  coins) 

6770  1854  MS  63  Brown  NGC.  N-8,  R.l.  Tied  for  sixth  finest  known 
with  four  others,  making  this  well  up  in  the  Condition  Census. 
There  is  an  awful  lot  of  red  on  both  sides  to  warrant  “brown,”  well 
struck  and  really  a  beautiful  coin. 

Ex:  Heritage  Numismatic  Auctions  (Bullet  Auction) ,  ( 1 1/93) ,  lot  5. 

6771  1854  MS  63  Brown  PCGS.  N-26,  R.3.  Choice  surfaces  and  color  for 
the  grade,  with  excellent  eye  appeal.  Boldly  struck. 

Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/96) ,  lot  642. 

6772  1854  MS  63  Brown  NGC,  N-1,  choice  for  the  grade  with  medium 
brown  color  and  clean  fields;  and  an  1854  MS  62  Brown  NGC,  N- 
21,  medium  brown  in  color  and  only  a  few  small  tick  marks  on 
Liberty.  (Total:  2  coins) 

6773  1855  MS  64  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  N-4,  R.l.  Glorious  original  red 
on  both  sides,  slightly  subdued  by  age,  with  a  mellow  tan  glow 
today.  There  are  low  areas  left  of  and  above  ON,  on  the  left  side  of 
E,  and  from  its  right  base  to  the  top  of  T  in  CENT.  There  are  two 
small  scratches  on  the  face  and  a  carbon  spot  touching  the  chin. 
Ex:  McCawley-Grellman  Auctions  (1/96),  lot  649. 

6774  1855  MS  64  Red  PCGS.  Upright  5s.  Rich  red  color  on  the  obverse, 
yet  slightly  mottled  on  the  reverse.  Excellent  luster  with  only  a 
small  carbon  spot  noted  in  the  field  in  front  of  Liberty’s  chin. 

6775  1856  MS  64  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  N-14,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  MS  64, 
net  graded  by  Del  Bland  as  MS  62.  Well  struck  and  beautiful  for  the 
variety.  A  few  trivial  spots  on  the  obverse. 

CERTIFIED  FLYING  EAGLE  CENTS 

6776  1857  MS  64  NGC.  Well  struck  save  for  the  tips  of  the  eagle’s  left 
wing  and  tail  feathers,  with  attractive  orange-gold  patina  accenting 
each  side. 

6777  1858  Large  Letters  MS  64  NGC.  A  vibrant  honey-tan  specimen 
that  is  extremely  well  defined  in  all  areas  and  only  a  few  trivial  car 
bon  flecks  from  consideration  as  a  gem. 


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6778 


1***  Small  Letters  MS  64  NGC.  A  visually  attractive  Flying  Eagle 
cent  whose  most  distinctive  quality  is  its  rich  crimson  and  tan  ton- 
mg.  The  coin  resembles  a  higher  grade  except  tor  the  lack  of  a  com¬ 
plete  strike  on  ONE  CENT  on  the  reverse  and  the  eagle's  breast  on 
the  obverse. 


CERTIFIED  INDIAN  CENTS 

677s>  1  MS  64  NGC.  Sharply  detailed  with  blushes  of  steel-blue  and 

orange  patina  over  mildly  reflective  surfaces.  Only  a  few'  minor  car¬ 
bon  flecks  preclude  a  gem  rating. 

6780  1859  MS  64  NGC.  Razor  sharp  definition  and,  it  not  for  the  slightly 

subdued  luster,  easily  of  gem  quality.  A  choice  example  of  this  one 
year  type. 


Superlative  1861  MS  66  Indian  Cent 


6781  1861  MS  66  NGC.  This  seldom-seen  gem  has  very  light,  copper 

toning  on  both  reverse  and  obverse.  Its  untouched  surfaces  are  uni¬ 
form  and  show  lots  of  eye  appeal.  For  the  die  variety  specialists,  this 
one  has  the  “pimple"  on  the  cheek.  Population:  14  in  65,  only  one 
finer  (7/97). 


6782  1862  MS  65  PCGS.  A  lustrous,  glowing  gem  with  smooth  surfaces 
that  are  visually  unblemished  by  contact  marks  or  spots.  Sunset-rose 
patina  equally  overlays  each  side. 

6783  1864  Copper-Nickel  MS  64  NGC.  Appearing  at  first  glance  to  be  a 
bronze  issue,  both  sides  have  toned  a  bright  copper-red  color.  Boldly 
struck  with  only  a  few  minor  contact  marks. 


Gem  1864-L  Indian  Cent 


6784  1864  L  On  Ribbon  MS  65  Red  PCGS.  A  bright,  copper-red  exam¬ 

ple  of  this  popular  variety.  The  only  defect  worthy  of  note  is  some 
weakness  of  strike  on  STATES. 


6785  1865  MS  65  Red  PCGS.  A  significant  early  Indian  cent  with  full 
mint  luster  still  intact  over  both  sides.  Sharply  struck  with  a  couple 
of  small,  insignificant  carbon  flecks. 

6786  1874  MS  64  Red  PCGS.  A  medium-hued,  original  red  specimen 
rhar  has  a  few  contact  marks  and  slight  flecking  of  carbon  that  lim¬ 
its  the  grade. 

67*7  1876  MS  64  Red  PCGS.  An  excellent  value  in  a  full  red  cent  and 

i  me  of  the  earlier,  more  elusive  years  of  the  series.  The  color  is  a 
copper-red  with  a  little  muting  in  the  fields,  and  the  coin  simply 
exudes  originality.  Fully  struck. 


6788  1885  MS  67  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  Intense  satiny  luster  with  a 

strong  strike  and  hardly  a  blemish  to  be  found.  The  color  here  is 
neither  red  nor  brown,  but  instead  a  rich  pumpkin-orange  with 
hints  of  olive  and  rose  scattered  over  both  sides.  Proofs  of  this  date 
can  occasionally  be  found  in  such  a  superlative  state,  but  never  have 
we  seen  a  business  strike  so  fine.  Population:  1  in  67,  none  finer 
(6/97). 


6789  1894  MS  64  Red  NGC.  If  not  for  a  number  of  carbon  flecks,  this 
coin  would  certainly  have  graded  higher.  Uniform  fiery-red  color 
overall  with  no  distracting  bagmarks  of  any  kind. 

6790  1899  MS  66  Red  PCGS.  Original,  fiery  mint  luster  blazes  over  both 
sides  of  this  impressive  Indian  cent. 

6791  1905  MS  65  Red  PCGS.  Extremely  bright,  with  traces  of  pale 
orange  beginning  to  form  in  the  right  obverse  field. 

6792  1905  MS  66  Red  PCGS.  A  well  struck  example  displaying  bright, 
red-orange  patina  on  the  obverse,  the  reverse  is  bright  copper-gold¬ 
en.  A  solid  gem  coin. 

6793  1907  MS  66  Red  PCGS.  Copper-red  and  green-golden  luster 
abounds  on  each  side.  There  are  a  few  tiny  flyspecks  hardly  worthy 
of  mention. 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  INDIAN  CENTS 


Pristine  1862  Indian  Cent,  PR  66 


6794  1862  PR  66  NGC.  Pristine  surfaces  that  are  partially  covered  on 
both  obverse  and  reverse  in  natural  golden-orange  and  lilac  patina. 
Here  is  a  copper-nickel  proof  that  would  never  require  upgrading. 

6795  1863  PR  64  PCGS.  Deeply  mirrored  with  rich  golden-rose  color. 
Only  slight  flecks  of  carbon  prevent  a  higher  grade. 


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CERTIFIED  TWO'CENT  PIECES 


Dazzling  PR  66  Red  1871  Indian  Cent 


6796  1871  PR  66  Red  NGC.  Bright  golden  and  reddish  patina  with 

unfathomably  deep  mirror  surfaces.  In  fact,  this  example  has  the 
flash  of  a  gem  proof  issued  in  the  1900s.  A  carbon  fleck  on  the  den- 
tide  below  the  first  1  in  the  date  should  easily  identify  this  piece  in 
the  future.  This  is  the  singular  finest  example  thus  far  graded  by 
either  service. 


6797  1877  PR  61  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Mostly  red  with  deeper  orange 
hues  about  the  peripheries.  Minor  spotting  in  the  centers  and  hair- 
lining  that  mutes  the  original  watery  brilliance.  Affordable  proof 
quality  for  this  famous  Indian  cent  key. 

6798  1878  PR  64  Red  PCGS.  A  copper-red  example  of  this  scarcer  date 
proof  Indian  cent.  There  is  one  minor  contact  mark  on  the  obverse. 

6799  1884  PR  65  Red  PCGS.  Brightly  reflective  surfaces  with  rich  cher¬ 
ry-red  color  and  no  traces  of  brown. 

6800  1899  PR  66  Red  PCGS.  A  splendid,  deeply  mirrored  red  coin  that 
displays  just  a  hint  of  pale  iridescence.  A  spot  is  noted  below  the 
third  feather  from  the  bottom  of  the  headdress. 

CERTIFIED  LINCOLN  CENTS 

6801  1909-S  VDB  MS  65  Red  PCGS.  A  lovely,  strict-gem  example  of 
this  extremely  popular  Lincoln  cent  rarity,  with  delicious  orange-red 
color  on  both  sides  and  shimmering  cartwheel  luster  as  well. 

6802  1909-S  VDB  MS  65  Red  PCGS.  Original,  fiery-red  color  brings  life 
to  this  key  issue  in  the  Lincoln  series. 

6803  1909  MS  65  Red  NGC,  full  red  and  rich  color;  and  a  1945-S  MS  67 
Red  NGC,  fully  red  with  a  small  carbon  spot  noted  near  Lincoln’s 
shoulder.  (Total:  2  coins) 

6804  1909-S  MS  65  Red  NGC.  Bronze  tone  with  a  few  microscopic  car¬ 
bon  flecks.  This  is  the  S  over  horizontal  S  variety,  although  not 
noted  on  the  holder. 


Choice  Mint  State  1914-D  Lincoln  Cent 


6806  1864  Small  Motto  MS  62  Brown  PCGS.  A  popular  and  more  elu¬ 

sive  issue  that  had  a  small,  but  undesignated  mintage  of  probably  no 
more  than  a  few  thousand  pieces.  The  surfaces  exhibit  a  clean, 
unspotted  appearance,  with  luster  that  is  a  bit  too  subdued  for  a 
finer  grade.  Each  side  manages  some  faded  mint  color  about  the 
margins. 


Unsurpassed  Small  Motto  Two-Cents 


6807  1864  Small  Motto  MS  66  Red  PCGS.  The  first  type  struck  of  this 
popular  denomination,  the  Small  Motto  coins  were  prototypes  and 
modified  after  only  a  few  thousand  were  struck  with  the  motto 
enlarged  on  subsequent  strikings.  Far  fewer  of  the  Small  Motto  coins 
are  seen  today  with  full  red  color  than  of  their  Large  Motto  counter¬ 
parts.  This  piece  is  a  uniform  light  golden-red  color  with  fabulous 
luster  and  razor  sharp  strike.  An  unsurpassed  and  almost  unparal¬ 
leled  example  of  this  American  rarity.  Population:  2  in  MS  66,  none 
finer  (7/97).  (See  Color  Photo) 

6808  1865  MS  66  Red  NGC.  A  splendidly  preserved  two-cent  piece  with 
completely  intact  mint  color.  Close  examination  with  a  glass  reveals 
a  few  microscopic  abrasions  on  each  side,  otherwise  a  perfect  copper 
coin  struck  at  the  end  of  the  Civil  War.  Population:  10  in  66,  none 
finer  (7/97). 


6805  1914-D  MS  64  Red  PCGS.  As  the  key  date  among  early  Lincoln 

cents,  the  1914-D  is  now  a  widely  recognized  20th  century  rarity.  It 
is  rare  (and  expensive)  in  all  grades,  and  in  the  better  grades  of  mint 
state  is  a  highly  coveted  condition  rarity.  Of  the  mint  state  pieces 
that  are  known,  very  few  show  original  mint  luster.  This  piece 
shows  very  faint  traces  of  a  fingerprint  and  slightly  mottled  surfaces; 
otherwise,  a  much  higher  grade  would  have  been  awarded. 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


Stellar  Proof  1868  Two-Cents 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  TWO-CENT  PIECES 

680S  l  '•'04  PR  tv4  Red  a iiJ  Brown  PCGS.  This  original  and  smooth  proof 
display'  deep  cherry-red  surfaces  with  sparkling  golden  highlights. 
Onlv  a  tiny  planchet  flaw  on  the  reverse  precluded  full  gem  status 
for  this  lovely  piece. 

PhlO  1865  PR  64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Deep,  clean  mirrors  reflect 
through  mellow  golden  surfaces  with  brown  and  purple  accents. 


Proof  Gem  1866  Two-Cents 


681 1  1866  PR  65  Red  PCGS.  A  gem  with  deeply  reflective  surfaces  and 

very  clean  fields.  One  can  truly  appreciate  the  bright,  red-gold 
color,  as  well  as  the  fact  that  from  a  proof  mintage  of  725  pieces, 
PCGS  has  graded  only  20  coins  PR  65  Red,  and  two  finer  (7/97). 


Golden  Proof  1867  Two-Cents 


6812  1867  PR  65  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  A  superior  coin  whose 

obverse  is  fully  golden-red  and  near  superb  in  quality.  Only  one  mel¬ 
lower  streak  on  the  reverse  accounts  for  the  lesser  color  designation. 
Very  attractive  and  sure  to  inspire  competitive  bidding. 


6813  1868  PR  66  Red  PCGS.  Virtually  flawless  fields  display  deep, 

watery  mirrors  and  a  lovely  orange-gold  color  that  lies  uniformly 
across  the  surfaces.  Red  proof  copper  is  such  an  underestimated  rari¬ 
ty — this  issue  boasts  only  seven  pieces  graded  PR  66  Red  by  PCGS 
with  one  finer  (7/97).  We  have  offered  the  PR  67  previously,  and 
this  piece  is  very  nearly  its  equal.  (See  Color  Photo) 


6814  1869  PR  64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Another  lovely  piece  whose 
obverse  would  qualify  for  full  red  gem  status  with  deep  mirrors  and 
bright,  orange-gold  surfaces.  Some  light  muting  at  the  center  of  the 
reverse  accounts  for  both  the  grade  and  the  designation,  but  it  is  not 
at  all  unattractive. 

6815  1870  PR  64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Virtually  flawless  mirrors  with 
deep,  antique-gold  surfaces  that  are  evidently  just  a  hair  too  mel¬ 
lowed  for  full  red  status.  This  cataloger  has  searched  in  vain  for  a 
reason  that  this  coin  was  not  graded  gem. 

6816  1870  PR  64  Red  PCGS.  Bright,  reflective  fields  and  splendid 
orange-lilac  color,  with  only  a  few  trivial  flecks  of  carbon  about  the 
obverse  periphery  that  keep  this  beauty  out  of  the  gem  class. 

6817  1871  PR  64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Sharply  struck  with  clean  mir¬ 
rors  and  only  one  flyspeck  on  the  reverse  that  we  could  find.  The 
colors  have  mellowed  a  good  bit,  with  olive,  lavender,  and  brown 
interspersed  with  the  gold. 

6818  1871  PR  66  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  Slightly  subdued  mirror  surfaces 
exhibit  a  deep  brick-red  and  tan  color  on  each  side.  There  are  virtu¬ 
ally  no  detracting  carbon  spots. 


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Gem  Proof  1871  Two-Cent  Piece 


6819  1871  PR  66  Red  NGC.  A  superb,  brightly  mirrored  gem,  unfaded 

in  its  century  and  a  quarter  of  existence  and  boasting  eye  appeal 
that  few  proof  two'centers  can  match.  Only  a  couple  of  tiny  carbon 
flecks  are  noted  over  both  sides.  Population:  5  in  PR  66,  1  higher 
(7/97). 


Gem  Proof  1872  Two-Cents 


6820  1872  PR  65  Red  PCGS.  While  more  common  population-wise 

than  many  of  the  earlier  issues,  this  date  retains  its  value  as  a  popu¬ 
lar  and  reasonable  alternative  to  the  scarcer  business  strike.  This 
piece  is  rich  golden  with  deep  mirrors  and  a  strong  glow  that 
enhances  its  eye  appeal.  (See  Color  Photo) 


Proof  Only  1873  Two-Cents 


6821  1873  Closed  3  PR  64  Red  and  Brown  PCGS.  Light  and  medium 

orange-gold  colors  with  darker  shadings  are  intermingled  on  this 
sparkling  proof-only  issue,  one  of  an  estimated  600  originals  struck 
in  the  final  year  of  two-cent  production. 


Gem  1873  Open  3  Proof  Two-Cent  Piece 


6822  1873  Open  3  PR  65  Red  and  Brown  NGC.  The  obverse  exhibits 

pleasing,  virtually  full  red  surfaces  while  the  deeply  toned  reverse 
shows  only  a  glimmer  of  lighter  coloration.  Popular  proof-only  issue 
and  the  final  year  of  the  two-cent  denomination. 


CERTIFIED  THREE-CENT  SILVER 

6823  1851  MS  64  PCGS.  A  choice  example  that  displays  vibrant  luster 
under  some  milky-golden  toning. 

6824  1851  MS  65  PCGS.  An  outstanding  example  of  this  very  popular 
type  coin.  Mostly  brilliant  with  just  a  touch  of  light  toning.  A  small 
scratch  is  noted  in  the  center  of  the  reverse. 

6825  1851-0  MS  64  NGC.  Just  a  bit  softly  struck  in  the  center  of  the 
obverse;  otherwise,  the  surfaces  are  highly  lustrous  and  toned  in  soft 
shades  of  golden  and  lilac.  Always  popular  as  the  only  mintmarked 
three-cent  piece. 

6826  1857  MS  63  NGC.  Nice  luster  with  predominantly  white  surfaces. 
This  tiny  piece  of  numismatica  is  perhaps  kept  from  a  higher  grade 
by  the  soft  strike  evident  around  the  star  edges.  There  is  some  evi¬ 
dence  of  die  clashing  having  been  polished  away,  with  only  traces 
visible  inside  the  Roman  numerals.  Still,  an  attractive  example  of 
the  scarce  Type  Two  design. 


Superbly  Toned  1857  Three-Cent  Silver 


6827  1857  MS  66  NGC.  Lustrous  with  moderate  amounts  of  blue-green, 

gold,  and  violet  toning  on  either  side.  Struck  from  clashed  dies  with 
mirror  images  of  the  obverse  and  reverse  appearing  on  the  opposite 
sides.  This  example  is  extremely  well  detailed,  with  crisp  lines  in  the 
shield  and  around  the  star.  A  superb  example.  Population:  4  in  66, 
none  are  finer  by  either  service  (7/97). 


6828  1862/1  MS  66  PCGS.  The  coin  is  well  struck  and  the  surfaces  are 

satiny  in  appearance,  accented  with  some  golden  and  bluish-gray 
patina.  The  overdate  feature,  although  not  bold,  is  visible  with  close 
examination. 


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Gem  Uncirculated  1866  Three-Cent  Silver 


6836  1872  PR  65  NGC.  Shades  of  bright-blue  and  magenta  iridescence 

adorn  both  sides  of  this  well  mirrored  example.  Well  on  its  way  to 
being  phased  out  as  a  denomination,  a  total  of  just  1,950  business 
strikes  and  proofs  were  issued. 


6829  1866  MS  66  PCGS.  Only  22,000  business  strikes  were  produced 

this  year  and  few  remain  in  mint  state.  This  specimen  has  satiny  sur¬ 
faces  that  are  accented  with  a  hint  of  silver-gray  patina. 
Conditionally  rare.  Population:  1 1  in  66,  only  2  finer  (7/97). 


1871  Three-Cent  Silver,  MS  66  NGC 


6830  1871  MS  66  NGC.  Mildly  prooflike,  especially  on  the  obverse, 

with  hints  of  lilac-violet  color  about  the  peripheries.  One  of  just 
3,400  business  strikes  issued  and  several  times  scarcer  than  similarly 
dated  proofs. 


1871  Trime,  MS  66  PCGS 


68)1  1871  MS  66  PCGS.  Prooflike  surfaces  beneath  deep  gunmetal-blue 

and  russet  toning.  A  scarce  business  strike  issue,  one  of  a  mere  3,400 
pieces  struck.  Population:  16  in  66,  3  higher  (7/97). 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  THREE-CENT  SILVER 

68)2  1859  PR  6)  PCGS.  First  year  of  the  Type  Three  design  and  a  diffi¬ 

cult  proof  issue  to  find  in  choice  grades.  The  present  example  is 
r<  >ned  over  both  sides  in  dark  shades  of  blue  and  violet. 

68 ))  1862  PR  65  NGC.  Light  steel-golden  obverse  toning  with  appealing 

cob, dr-blue,  violet,  and  deep  golden  hues  framing  the  reverse. 
Population;  1 5  in  PR  65,  6  finer  (7/97). 

C" '14  1864  PR  65  NGC.  Essentially  brilliant  with  wispy  striations  in  the 

ohverse  field  and  a  deeply  mirrored  finish.  Only  470  proofs  were 
struck  in  this  Civil  War  year. 

68) 5  1866  PH  65  N(  i(  [3eep  giinmetal-grav  toning  over  highly  reflec¬ 

tive  fields.  (  ine  of  725  proofs  issued  anil  only  infrequently  seen  as  a 


CERTIFIED  THREE-CENT  NICKELS 

6837  1868  MS  65  NGC.  Well  struck  silver-gray  surfaces  with  a  touch  of 
natural  golden  color  about  the  obverse  edge. 

6838  1870  MS  65  PCGS.  A  lustrous  example  that  exhibits  a  good  strike 
including  the  left  digit  on  the  reverse.  Essentially  untoned  and  fully 
bright. 

6839  1875  MS  66  PCGS.  Untoned  with  superb  luster  that  rolls  around 
the  surfaces  in  a  manner  like  that  on  an  1882-S  dollar.  A  dingy  spot 
of  patina  covers  the  date  area  but  is  seen  nowhere  else. 

6840  1881  MS  64  PCGS.  Frosty,  lightly  toned  surfaces,  free  of  carbon  or 
other  distractions. 

6841  1881  MS  65  PCGS.  Rarer  in  upper-end  mint  state  than  as  a  proof, 
this  lovely  specimen  has  a  superb  strike  and  is  completely  untoned. 

6842  1887  three-cent  nickel  MS  63  PCGS,  pale  golden  color;  1889  nick¬ 
el  MS  64  PCGS,  lustrous;  1951  half  dollar  PR  65  PCGS,  just  a  hint 
of  color;  1961  halt  dollar  Ultra  Cameo  PR  67  NGC,  brilliant  except 
for  a  spot  of  color  on  the  reverse;  1938  Oregon  Trail  MS  65  NGC, 
lightly  toned;  and  a  1914  quarter  eagle  AU  55  NGC,  well  struck. 
(Total:  6  coins) 

CERTIFIED  PROOF  THREE-CENT  NICKELS 

6843  1868  PR  65  PCGS.  Full  brilliance  on  both  sides  and  lightly  frosted 
devices  yield  a  moderate  cameo  effect.  A  dazzling,  bright  proof  issue, 
virtually  as  nice  as  the  day  it  was  made. 

6844  1873  PR  65  PCGS.  Closed  3,  as  are  all  proofs  of  this  date  and 
denomination.  Lightly  toned  with  some  minor  carbon  flecks  show¬ 
ing  on  the  obverse. 

6845  1878  PR  66  PCGS.  Sparkling,  untoned  surfaces  exhibit  more  eye 
appeal  than  is  generally  seen  on  this  proof-only  issue.  A  few  carbon 
flecks  are  noticed  on  the  obverse. 

6846  1880  PR  65  PCGS.  Untoned  and  well  mirrored,  struck  from  heavily 
lapped  dies  with  partially  disconnected  ribbon  ends  on  the  reverse. 

6847  1886  PR  65  PCGS.  Glassy,  non-contrasting  surfaces,  free  of  carbon 
or  other  distractions.  A  proof-only  issue  with  4,690  pieces  struck. 

CERTIFIED  SHIELD  NICKELS 

6848  1866  Rays  MS  63  PCGS.  Better  struck  than  many  examples  of  this 
first  year  of  issue  and  two-year  type.  Just  a  touch  of  light  rose-gray 
color  overlays  both  sides,  along  with  a  streak  of  milky  patina  that 
angles  across  the  obverse. 

6849  1866  Rays  MS  63  PCGS.  Fully  brilliant  with  a  much  better  strike 
than  is  usual  for  the  date,  as  coiners  at  the  mint  were  unprepared  for 
the  hardness  of  the  new  nickel  planchets.  Some  light  die  cracks  are 
present  here  and  there  to  attest  to  that  hardness. 

6850  1866  Rays  MS  64  NGC.  Doubled  Date.  Breen-2461  (rare).  Sharply 
struck  beneath  natural  rose-gray  patina,  with  only  a  trace  of  carbon 
here  and  there.  The  doubling  is  clearly  visible  on  all  four  digits, 
identical  to  the  photo  in  Breen’s  Encyclopedia. 

Ex:  M.W.N.A.  Sale  (Kagin's,  7/78),  lot  254- 

6851  1867  Rays  MS  62  NGC.  Very  well  struck,  but  a  little  lacking  in  lus¬ 
ter  under  gray  and  apricot -gold  patina.  By  far  the  most  difficult  issue 
of  this  two-year  type. 

6852  1867  Rays  MS  63  PCGS.  Gray-gold  surfaces  reveal  heavy  die  repol¬ 
ishing  around  the  devices.  The  rays  reverse  was  replaced  early  in  the 
striking  year,  but  while  its  mintage  is  but  a  seventh  of  the  1866,  the 
relative  rarity  is  unappreciated  commercially  short  of  gem  status.  A 
“sleeper”  coin  for  the  astute  bidder. 

685)  1867  No  Rays  MS  64  NGC.  A  lightly  toned  borderline  gem  with  all 

the  sharpness  and  luster  ot  a  higher  grade,  but  a  few  nxi  many  pin¬ 
point  contact  marks  on  the  reverse. 


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CERTIFIED  PROOF  SHIELD  NICKELS 


Superb  Proof  First-Year  Shield  Nickel 


Scarce  Proof  Only  1877  Nickel 


6854  1866  Rays  PR  66  PCGS.  First  year  of  issue  and  a  low  mintage 

proof  type  coin  with  an  official  (hut  apparently  incorrect)  mintage 
of  only  125  proofs.  This  is  a  lightly  toned  coin  with  nicely  mirrored 
fields  and  problem-free  surfaces  throughout.  Rare  and  desirable,  not 
only  as  a  type  coin,  hut  also  because  of  its  low  mintage.  Population: 
39  in  PR  66,  none  finer  (7/97). 


Superb  Gem  Proof  1866  Rays  Nickel 


6855  1866  Rays  PR  66  PCGS.  Brilliant  throughout  with  stunning 

white-on-black  cameo  contrast,  this  is  one  of  the  finest  Shield  nick¬ 
els  we  can  remember  having  seen,  regardless  of  date.  It  is,  of  course, 
made  all  the  more  desirable  by  the  date  which  is  essentially  a  one- 
year  type  with  the  rays  motif  on  the  reverse.  The  only  defect  we  see 
is  a  tiny  planchet  flake  at  4  o’clock  on  the  reverse  border. 


6856  1867  No  Rays  PR  63  PCGS.  Bright  mirrors  display  a  cameo  contrast 
that  is  further  enhanced  by  steel-blue  background  color. 

6857  1868  PR  63  PCGS.  Reflections  from  watery,  deep  mirrors  swirl 
slowly  under  a  silvery-gray  haze. 

6858  1869  PR  63  PCGS.  Bright  and  glowing  with  tremendous  life  and  far 
more  appeal  than  the  grade  would  indicate. 

6859  1870  PR  63  PCGS.  Fully  brilliant  with  a  light  cameo  contrast  and  a 
lively  appearance  that  belies  the  surprisingly  low  grade. 

6860  1871  PR  63  PCGS.  Brilliant,  the  few  flyspecks  visible  seem  insuffi¬ 
cient  to  downgrade  so  attractive  a  dazzling  proof. 

6861  1872  PR  63  PCGS.  Bright,  glowing  mirrors  display  a  sharp  strike 
under  gray-gold  surfaces. 

6862  1873  PR  62  PCGS.  A  bright  and  mostly  brilliant  example  whose 
minor  imperfections  are  more  technical  than  distracting. 

6863  1874  PR  63  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  well  defined  with  no  visible  sur¬ 
face  marks  and  just  the  light  scattering  of  flyspecks  to  account  for 
the  grade. 

6864  1874  PR  65  PCGS.  Deeply  reflective  with  only  a  few  flecks  of  car¬ 
bon  on  the  obverse  precluding  superb  status. 

6865  1875  PR  63  PCGS.  Medium-gray  surfaces  with  russet  accents  over¬ 
lay  moderate  mirrors  that  display  no  individually  significant  distrac¬ 
tions. 

6866  1876  PR  63  PCGS.  Bright  and  flashy  with  plenty  of  pizzazz  to 
counter  the  minute  distractions  associated  with  the  grade. 


6867  1877  PR  63  PCGS.  Light  gray  patina  over  both  sides  and  minor 

flyspecking  under  magnification.  Scarce,  proof-only  date  from  a 
reported  mintage  of  510  pieces. 


6868  1878  PR  63  PCGS.  Another  popular  proof-only  issue.  Although 
lacking  the  date  appeal  of  the  1877,  this  low  mintage  issue  is  also 
eagerly  sought  by  the  collector  community.  Brilliant  and  conserva¬ 
tively  graded. 

6869  1878  PR  65  PCGS.  Breen-2509.  1878/7,  an  earlier  die  state  of  the 
normal  date,  with  traces  of  the  underlying  7  in  the  lower  loop  of  the 
8.  Essentially  brilliant  and  void  of  noticeable  hairlines. 

6870  1879  PR  63  PCGS.  Although  not  the  variety  commonly  indicated 
as  the  1879/8,  this  example  exhibits  evidence  of  multiple  punchings 

xin  the  date’s  digits.  Mostly  brilliant  under  a  light  haze. 

6871  1879/8  PR  66  PCGS.  A  dazzling  gem  with  considerable  contrast 
detected  on  the  obverse,  unusual  for  an  early  proof  from  this  metal. 
The  overdate  feature  is  more  of  a  curiosity  than  a  rarity  with  high 
quality  overdates  actually  outnumbering  the  regular  date  1879. 

6872  1880  PR  63  PCGS.  Medium  gray  with  moderate  mirrors  and  no  dis¬ 
tractions  other  than  scattered  light  flyspecks. 

6873  1881  PR  63  PCGS.  A  bright  and  flashy  piece  with  sharp  details  and 
an  attractive  silver-gold  patina. 

6874  1882  PR  63  PCGS.  Very  bright  with  lots  of  eye  appeal  and  the 
appearance  of  a  superior  coin. 


1882  Shield  Nickel,  PR  67  PCGS 


6875  1882  PR  67  PCGS.  Both  sides  exhibit  a  subtle,  pastel-lilac  appear¬ 

ance  over  nicely  mirrored  fields.  A  coin  of  extraordinary  merit  and 
strong  visual  appeal. 


6876  1883  PR  63  PCGS.  Last  year  of  issue,  this  piece  has  deep  mirrors 
and  a  light  cameo  contrast  accented  by  russet-gray  patina. 

CERTIFIED  LIBERTY  NICKELS 

6877  1883  No  Cents  MS  65  PCGS.  Milky  steel-gray  surfaces  with  fields 
that  offer  shimmering  luster  and  no  appreciable  blemishes.  The 
strike  is  above  average  for  this  one-year  type. 

6878  1891  MS  66  NGC.  A  vibrant  and  exceptionally  bold  example  with 
a  gray-pastel  combination  of  colors  throughout.  Certainly  one  of  the 
choicest  1891  nickels  we  have  seen.  Population:  9  in  66,  1  higher 
(7/97). 

6879  1900  MS  64  NGC.  The  surfaces  exhibit  a  hard,  satiny  brilliance  and 
sharp  definition  throughout. 


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o8S0  1^11  MS  64  PCGS  Very  attractive  russet-gray  surfaces  with  a  mild 
cameo  effect.  We  teel  there  is  some  possibility  that  this  piece  is  a 
pny>t  rather  than  a  business  strike. 

068  1  191 2-D  MS  63  PCGS.  The  only  Denver  issue  in  the  series  and 

eagerly  sought  as  such.  Fully  lustrous  with  an  average  strike  and 
light  olive  patina. 

CERTIFIED  PROOF  LIBERTY  NICKELS 

6882  1883  No  Cents  PR  63  PCGS.  While  this  variety  is  the  more  com¬ 
mon  for  business  strikes,  it  is  scarcer  as  a  proof  and  highly  sought  as 
a  one-year  type.  Medium-gray  surfaces  with  some  russet  haze. 

6883  1883  No  Cents  PR  64  NGC.  Light  sunset  toning  on  both  sides  and 
the  last  numeral  is  repunched  in  the  date. 

6884  1883  With  Cents  PR  63  PCGS.  Deep  mirrors  and  a  cameo  contrast 
are  slightly  hidden  under  an  old  haze  from  long  term  storage. 

6885  1884  PR  63  PCGS.  A  bright,  cameo  contrasted  coin  that’s  just  a  lit¬ 
tle  haze  and  some  flyspecks  away  from  a  higher  grade. 


Popular  1885  Proof  Nickel 


6886  1885  PR  63  PCGS.  Extremely  popular  as  a  substitute  for  the  rarer 
business  strike,  this  piece  exhibits  bright  mirrors  and  russet-gold 
toning. 

6887  1886  PR  63  PCGS.  Deep  mirrors  are  accented  in  golden  hues  that 
darken  to  olive  and  lavender  at  the  rim. 

6888  1887  PR  63  PCGS.  Bright  surfaces  and  moderate  mirrors  exhibit  a 
delicate  orange  and  gray-gold  patina. 

6889  1888  PR  63  PCGS.  Medium  gray  surfaces  are  fully  bright  and  dis¬ 
play  a  few  golden  accents  around  the  periphery'. 

6890  1889  PR  63  PCGS.  Modest  mirrors  project  a  light  cameo  contrast 
that  is  accented  with  hues  of  russet,  gold,  and  gray. 

6891  1889  PR  65  PCGS.  Shallowly  mirrored  and  at  first  glance  looking 
like  a  fully  struck  business  strike.  Lovely  pastel-blue  patina  gives  way 
to  blushes  of  antique-gold  on  the  portrait  and  in  streaks  across  the 
reverse. 

6892  1890  PR  63  PCGS.  Bright,  white,  and  flashy,  with  just  a  scattering 
of  flyspecks  precluding  a  higher  grade. 

6893  1891  PR  62  PCGS.  Although  mixlerately  toned  in  shades  of  russet 
and  gray-gold,  the  cameo  contrast  of  this  piece  is  still  apparent. 

6894  1892  PR  62  PCGS.  Toned  in  champagne,  gray,  and  gold,  with  just 
some  flyspecks  accounting  for  the  grade  that  don’t  seem  that  dis¬ 
tracting. 

6895  1893  PR  63  PCGS.  Blue-gray  and  champagne  undertones  sparkle 
through  the  light  haze  covering  this  piece. 

6896  1894  PR  63  PCGS.  Light  golden  color  throughout  with  a  few  fly¬ 
specks  ,ind  more  eye  appeal  than  one  would  expect  for  the  grade. 

68^7  1895  PR  63  P( .( iS.  Bright  and  silvery,  a  few  olive  and  gold  accents 

become  visible  as  the  coin  is  rotated  in  the  light. 

6898  I  8(>f,  PR  6  3  PCGS.  Orange-gold  and  champagne  surfaces  glow 
undisturbed  but  for  some  tiny  flyspecks  that  account  for  the  grade. 

6899  I  897  PR  62  P<  ( »S.  Moderately  toned  in  russet  and  gold,  which  fur¬ 
ther  sets  off  the  stark  cameo  contrast. 

6900  I  898  f  R  63  Pf  (  iS  Another  attractive  cameo  th.it  is  further  accen- 
tu.itrd  and  enhanced  by  the  champagne  background  color. 

69,1  I  899  PR  6  3  P(  .( »S.  F3nght  and  lively  with  an  antique-gold  appear- 

4t}ce  rind  4  (dfrifo  omfMsi 

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6902  1900  PR  64  PCGS.  A  very  bright  cameo  piece  with  dazzling  surfaces 
and  a  light  gray-gold  patina.  Just  a  few  flyspecks  away  from  full  gem 
status. 

6903  1901  PR  63  PCGS.  Bluish-gray  and  golden  undertones  accent  the | 
glowing  surfaces  of  this  attractive  piece. 

6904  1902  PR  63  PCGS.  Sharply  struck  with  moderate  mirrors  andi 
smooth  surfaces,  there  are  numerous  light  flyspecks  to  account  for 
the  grade,  hut  none  are  individually  distracting. 

6905  1903  PR  63  PCGS.  Delicate  peach  and  aquamarine  hues  make  this  l 
attractive  piece  all  the  more  colorfully  appealing. 

6906  1904  PR  63  PCGS.  Deep,  glowing  mirrors  highlight  steel-gray  sur-  - 
faces  with  golden  undertones. 

6907  1905  PR  64  PCGS.  Steely  bluish-gray  surfaces  are  particularly  bright  | 
in  highlighting  the  attractive  cameo  contrast. 

6908  1906  PR  64  PCGS.  Another  attractive  near-gem  piece  with  steel- J 
gray  patina  accented  by  golden  overtones. 

6909  1907  PR  63  PCGS.  Medium-gray  surfaces  with  some  blue  and  gold  I 
undertones,  and  a  nominal  number  of  flyspecks  to  account  for  the  | 
grade. 

6910  1908  PR  63  PCGS.  The  obverse  of  this  piece  is  essentially  brilliant  I 
while  the  reverse  displays  hints  of  olive  patina  intermittently  across  | 
the  surface. 

691 1  1909  PR  63  PCGS.  Bright,  glowing  mirrors  are  only  slightly  inter-  . 
rupted  by  a  gray-gold  haze  and  sufficient  minuscule  flyspecks  to  | 
account  for  the  grade. 

6912  1910  PR  63  PCGS.  Olive-gold  toning  with  steel-gray  accents  cover 
the  surfaces  of  this  desirable  proof. 

6913  1912  PR  64  PCGS.  A  particularly  pretty  proof  whose  stark  cameo  1 
contrast  is  accentuated  by  colorful  lilac  and  olive-gold  pastels. 


Spectacular  1912  Liberty  Nickel,  Proof  67 


6914  1912  PR  67  NGC.  A  simply  gorgeous  example  of  this  final  year 

proof,  with  a  noticeable  two-toned  effect  on  the  obverse  and  color¬ 
ful  iridescent  shades  of  old-gold,  crimson,  and  mint-green  framing 
each  side.  It  would  be  hard  to  imagine  a  more  spectacular  1912 
proof  Liberty  nickel.  Population:  12  in  PR  67,  none  higher  (7/97). 


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CERTIFIED  BUFFALO  NICKELS 

6915  1913  Type  One  MS  66  PCGS.  Very  sharply  defined  on  both  sides, 

the  satiny  surfaces  show  just  a  touch  of  pastel  golden  color.  An 
exquisite  early  Buffalo. 


1913-S  Type  One  Nickel,  MS  67  PCGS 


6916  1913-S  Type  One  MS  67  PCGS.  Ice-blue  centers  give  way  to  col¬ 

orful  golden-orange  and  rose  toning  around  the  edges  on  this  well 
struck  S-mint  Buffalo.  Extremely  difficult  to  find  this  nice. 
Population:  6  in  67,  1  finer  (7/97). 


6917  191 3-D  Type  Two  MS  65  PCGS.  Fully  struck  with  moderate  golden 
and  lilac  patina. 

6918  1914-S  MS  65  NGC.  A  scarce  early  Buffalo  nickel,  the  surfaces  are 
bright  and  semi-prooflike.  Oftentimes  this  semi-prooflikeness  is 
associated  with  mushy  striking  details  on  this  issue,  but  on  this  piece 
only  slight  softness  is  noted  on  the  highest  portion  of  the  bison’s 
back  on  the  reverse.  An  attractive,  carbon-free  coin  that  shows  a 
moderate  amount  of  blue-gray  and  golden-rose  patina. 

6919  1915  MS  66  PCGS.  Full,  pinpoint  detailing  on  each  side  with  love¬ 
ly  mint  luster  and  just  the  lightest  bit  of  golden-lilac  color. 


1915-D  Buffalo  Nickel,  MS  65 


16920  1915-D  MS  65  PCGS.  A  lustrous  example,  displaying  light  patina 

with  the  only  detraction  being  the  normal,  slight  weakness  of  strike, 
which  is  particularly  prevalent  on  the  early  branch  mint  issues.  Still, 
well  above  average  for  the  date. 


:.  6921  1915-S  MS  64  PCGS.  Extremely  lustrous  with  splendid  orange  ton¬ 

ing  accenting  the  obverse  and  golden-gray  reverse  patina.  Only  a 
slight  weakness  on  the  bison’s  foreleg  precludes  a  gem  rating. 

6922  191 7-D  MS  64  PCGS.  Satiny,  golden-hued  surfaces  with  all  the 
qualities  of  a  gem,  but  a  trifle  soft  on  the  bison’s  head,  horn,  and 
foreleg. 

6923  1921  MS  66  PCGS.  Both  sides  show  a  colorful  display  of  golden, 
crimson-rose,  and  sky-blue  color.  A  superb  example  of  the  date. 

6924  1924-D  MS  64  PCGS.  With  the  clean  surfaces  and  excellent  luster 
on  this  piece  it  could  merit  a  gem  rating,  but  is  held  back  in  grade 
by  a  few  obverse  carbon  flecks  and  the  softness  of  strike  on  the 
reverse  that  one  expects  on  this  difficult  strike  rarity. 

6925  1926-D  MS  63  ANACS.  A  trifle  mushy,  as  always,  but  exhibiting 
full  mint  brilliance  under  light  golden-rose  toning. 

6926  1927-D  MS  64  ANACS.  A  trifle  soft  in  the  centers,  as  usual,  but 
otherwise  lustrous  and  lightly  overlaid  in  attractive  golden  toning. 

6927  1928-1)  MS  65  PCGS.  Lustrous  and  flashy  with  light  golden  toning 
and  a  few  tiny  obverse  marks. 


6928  1928-S  MS  64  PCGS.  Both  sides  are  a  lustrous  rose-gray  and  quite 

well  struck,  with  a  wide  band  of  apricot-gold  color  diagonally  across 
the  obverse. 


Gem  1928-S  Buffalo  Nickel 


6929  1928-S  MS  65  NGC.  Bright,  lustrous  surfaces  with  a  lovely  overlay 
of  ice-blue,  antique-gold,  and  crimson  patination  on  each  side. 
Slightly  soft  on  the  highpoints  of  the  design  but,  nevertheless,  a 
good  looking,  gem  quality  coin.  Struck  with  noticeably  clashed  dies. 
A  “must  see”  coin  for  the  toning  enthusiast.  Population:  21  in  65, 
only  1  finer. 

6930  1929-S  MS  65  PCGS.  Highly  lustrous  beneath  an  appealing  layer  of 
golden  patina  that  covers  both  obverse  and  reverse.  Just  a  touch  of 
S-mint  softness  on  the  bison. 

6931  1934-D  MS  65  NGC.  Lustrous  and  lightly  toned.  Better  brought  up 
than  most  of  this  scarce  strike  rarity. 

6932  1934-D  MS  65  PCGS.  One  has  a  tendency  to  overlook  the  ‘34-D  as 
a  conditionally  scarce  issue  because  it  is  included  in  the  “short  set” 
of  Buffalo  nickels.  Often  poorly  struck,  this  piece  exhibits  strong 
definition  on  the  highpoints  of  the  design,  and  displays  steel-gray 
patina  with  some  hints  of  gold. 

6933  1937-D  MS  66  NGC.  Steel-blue  and  lustrous  with  an  excellent 
strike. 

6934  1937-D  Three-Legged  AU  50  ANACS.  Light  golden  patina  and 
good  remaining  luster,  there  are  no  obvious  or  distracting  blemishes 
on  either  side  of  this  always-popular  and  highly  collectible  error. 

6935  1937-D  Three-Legged  AU  58  ANACS.  Sharply  struck,  even  on  the 
reverse,  with  nearly  complete  mint  luster  and  just  a  touch  of  light 
patina.  A  couple  of  small  abrasions  are  noted  on  the  bison. 

CERTIFIED  PROOF  BUFFALO  NICKELS 

6936  1936  Type  One  PR  66  NGC.  The  dazzling  mint  brilliance  overpow¬ 
ers  the  puny  attempt  at  toning  one  notices  only  with  effort  on  this 
pristine  proof  copy. 

6937  1936  Type  Two  PR  66  NGC.  The  fields  are  exceptionally  deep  in 
their  mirrored  reflectivity  and  show  only  a  thin  coating  of  light 
golden  and  multicolored  iridescence  on  each  side.  A  high-end,  gem 
proof  example. 

CERTIFIED  PROOF  JEFFERSON  NICKEL 

6938  1939  Reverse  of  40  PR  67  NGC.  The  so-called  “straight  steps,”  a 
hub  modification  that  was  adopted  in  1940  but  first  used  on  some 
proofs  the  previous  year.  Brilliant  and  flashy. 


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Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


CERTIFIED  BUST  HALF  DIMES 


Spectacularly  Toned  Gem  1830  Half  Dime 


6939  1830  MS  65  NGC.  V-7,  R.4.  Well  struck,  the  thick  mint  frost  that 
covers  the  coin  is  overlaid  in  multicolored  shadings  of  rainbow  iri¬ 
descence  that  are  a  visual  delight  for  the  viewer.  An  outstanding 
gem,  and  undoubtedly  one  of  the  finest  known  of  this  scarcer  variety. 

6940  1835  MS  61  ANACS.  Large  Date,  Large  5  C.  V-4,  R.3.  Bright  over¬ 
all  with  lovely  peripheral  color. 

CERTIFIED  SEATED  HALF  DIMES 

6941  1837  No  Stars  AU  58  NGC.  Tall  Peak  to  1.  V-l.  Strongly 
repunched  on  all  of  the  digits  in  the  date  and  triple  punched  on  the 
8.  Rich  cobalt-blue  toning  tinged  with  crimson. 

6942  1837  No  Stars  MS  63  NGC.  Tall  Peak  to  1 .  V-l .  Obvious  repunch' 
ing  below  the  8,  a  variety  that  shows  up  on  a  fairly  regular  basis 
when  1837  half  dimes  are  offered.  Sharply  struck  beneath  splashes 
of  blue  and  violet  toning. 


1840  Drapery  Half-Dime,  MS  65 


6946  1847  MS  63  PCGS.  Toned  a  delicate  olive-gold  with  strong  defini¬ 
tion  in  all  areas  and  faint  protrusions  from  the  portrait,  the  result  of 
die  clashing. 

6947  1850  MS  65  NGC.  While  certainly  not  rare  as  an  issue  overall,  the 
1850  is  a  better  date  when  compared  to  other  Philadelphia  half¬ 
dimes  from  later  in  the  decade,  and  is  especially  elusive  in  gem  con¬ 
dition.  This  piece  shows  die  striations  in  the  fields,  but  the  prooflike 
sheen  that  resulted  is  virtually  unnoticeable  beneath  the  multiple 
layerings  of  deep  cobalt-blue,  gray,  golden,  and  rose  toning.  Sharply 
struck  throughout. 

Exceptional  1852  Half-Dime — MS  66 


6948  1852  MS  66  PCGS.  One  of  the  most  colorful  and  attractive  pieces 

from  the  “Illinois  Collection”  of  type  coins  consigned  to  this  auc¬ 
tion.  The  centers  are  subtly  toned  in  pastel  shadings  with  deeper 
splashes  of  golden-rose  patina  gathered  about  the  rims.  The  coin 
overall  is  splendidly  free  from  abrasions  and  displays  radiant  mint 
luster  that  gives  added  vibrancy  to  the  surfaces.  An  outstanding 
Stars  half-dime  and  one  of  only  7  pieces  so  graded  by  PCGS  (6/97) 
with  3  finer. 


Deeply  Toned  Gem  1852-0  Half  Dime 


6943  1840  Drapery  MS  65  NGC.  A  boldly  struck,  satiny  gem  with  mot¬ 

tled  brown-gold  and  gunmetal-blue  toning  clinging  to  the  obverse 
devices  and  more  evenly  distributed  on  the  reverse. 


6944  1841  MS  65  NGC.  Light  gold  toning  at  the  peripheries,  this  early 

half  dime  issue  is  not  unusually  rare  in  mint  state,  but  most  are  MS 
63  to  MS  64  quality.  NGC  has  graded  only  19  coins  MS  65,  with 
just  7  higher  (7/97). 


1845  Half-Dime,  MS  66  PCGS 


>45  1845  MS  66  PCGS.  The  heavy,  normal  date  shows  845  touching. 

'.tru<  l<  from  clashed  dies,  the  deep  golden-rose  and  gunmetal-blue 
fr  .sf  gives  this  coin  a  jewel  like  glitter.  Sharply  defined  with  clean 


6949  1852-0  MS  65  NGC.  A  gem  example  of  this  rare,  heavily  melted 

issue,  a  coin  that  is  unpriced  even  at  the  MS  60  level  in  some  price 
guides.  Both  sides  are  deeply  toned  in  concentric  shades  of  greenish- 
gray  and  orange-gold.  Population:  1  in  65  (1  at  PCGS),  none  finer 
(7/97). 


6950  1853  Arrows  MS  64  NGC.  Light  gray  toning  with  a  modest  reflec¬ 
tivity  in  the  fields  and  occasional  deeper  russet  hues  in  the  fields. 
The  reverse  exhibits  some  fine  horizontal  striations  and  clashmarks 
within  the  wreath. 

6951  1855  Arrows  MS  64  NGC.  The  scarcest  date  of  the  Arrows  coinage, 
this  1855  is  toned  in  muted  shades  of  steel-gray.  Well  struck 
throughout. 


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CERTIFIED  PROOF  SEATED  HALF  DIMES 


Superior,  Toned  Gem  1855  Arrows  Half-Dime 


6952  1855  Arrows  MS  65  NGC.  Final  year  of  the  Arrows  type  and  the 

scarcest  of  the  three  Philadelphia  issues.  This  is  a  lovely,  toned 
example  and  one  of  the  many  high  grade  type  pieces  from  the 
“Illinois  Collection”  consigned  to  this  auction.  The  surfaces  show 
moderate  metal  flow  when  closely  examined  which  gives  the  coin 
an  even  more  intensely  lustrous  sparkle.  Both  sides  are  covered  in 
streaks  of  lilac-gray  and  rose  patina  of  unquestioned  originality.  The 
only  superficial  drawback  is  a  slight  softness  of  detail  on  the  wreath 
on  the  reverse. 


6953  1856  MS  63  NGC.  A  fully  struck  Stars  half  dime  that  shows  better 
overall  surfaces  than  one  might  imagine,  being  held  back  from  grad¬ 
ing  higher  by  a  slightly  muted  appearance  and  rather  heavy,  gray- 
blue  toning. 

6954  1857  MS  66  NGC.  Mottled  gray-blue  and  rose  toning  overlays  each 
side.  Softly  struck  on  Liberty’s  head  and  some  of  the  stars  on  the 
right  side  of  the  obverse.  One  of  the  more  common  dates  of  the 
Stars  type,  and  an  important  coin  in  gem  condition. 


Superb  1859  Half-Dime,  MS  67  PCGS 


6955  1859  MS  67  PCGS.  The  1859  half  dime  has  been  an  overlooked 

type  coin  for  decades.  This  situation  is  likely  to  continue  until  col¬ 
lectors  realize  that  the  hollow  centered  stars,  slimmer  arms,  and 
larger  head  constitute  a  design  different  enough  to  be  considered  as 
a  separate  type.  This  is  a  superior  type  coin  that  has  thick,  frosted 
mint  luster' over  both  sides  and  is  toned  in  warm  golden-red,  gun- 
metal-blue,  and  sea-green  hues  over  both  sides  with  lighter  centers. 
Only  7  pieces  have  been  so  graded  by  PCGS,  none  higher  grades 
(7/97). _ 

6956  1864  MS  64  NGC.  A  very  scarce  Civil  War  issue,  one  of  48,000 
business  strikes  issued,  the  majority  of  which  were  eventually  melt¬ 
ed.  A  bit  of  light  patina  has  gathered  about  the  margins  on  each 
side.  There  is  some  weakness  of  strike  on  the  top  of  the  wreath  and 
strong  clash  marks  about  the  portrait,  more  indicative  of  a  non¬ 
proof. 

6957  1873-S  MS  66  PCGS.  Original  surfaces  with  some  underlying  sil¬ 
ver-gray  brilliance  still  evident  beneath  the  deep  splashes  of  russet 
and  rose  toning  seen  on  each  side.  Fully  struck  and  a  superb  coin 
overall.  Population:  2  in  66,  none  finer  (7/97). 


6958  1863  PR  63  NGC.  V-l.  A  popular  Civil  War  era  issue  because  of 
limited  business  strike  production  (18,000  pieces)  made  necessary 
by  wartime  hoarding.  This  richly  toned  example  displays  golden-rus¬ 
set  hues  throughout  with  flashes  of  blue  and  rose  iridescence  at  the 
margins. 

6959  1866  PR  62  PCGS.  V-l.  Mostly  brilliant  with  watery  reflectivity  in 
the  fields  that  heightens  wispy  hairlines.  The  1866  is  a  low  total 
mintage  issue,  seen  with  more  frequency  as  a  proof  than  as  a  busi¬ 
ness  strike. 

6960  1869  PR  65  NGC.  Moderately  toned  in  mottled  turquoise-blue  and 
deep  rose  colors  with  strong  reflective  qualities  underneath.  One  of 
only  600  proofs  struck. 

CERTIFIED  EARLY  DIMES 


Prooflike,  Near-Gem  1796  Dime,  JR-4 


6961  1796  MS  64  NGC.  JR-4,  R.4.  A  scarce  variety,  especially  so  in 

high  grades.  According  to  the  authors  of  EUSD,  “about  10%  of  all 
1796  dimes”  are  represented  by  this  variety.  This  is  undoubtedly  one 
of  the  finest  examples  known.  It  is  difficult  to  imagine  a  coin  with 
more  flash  and  eye  appeal  than  this  stunning  piece.  The  devices  are 
generally  very  well  brought  up,  except  on  the  highest  portions  of 
the  design,  i.e.,  the  hair  curls  over  the  ear  and  in  the  center  of  the 
eagle’s  breast.  The  fields  are  bright  and  prooflike,  as  is  sometimes 
seen  on  examples  struck  from  the  JR-4  dies.  Generally  brilliant  with 
just  a  bit  of  golden-rose  toning  around  the  peripheries  on  each  side. 
An  absolutely  stunning  early  dime. 


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Choice  Uncirculated  1805  Dime 


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6962  1805  MS  64  NGC.  Four  Berries.  JR-2,  R.2.  By  far  the  most  com¬ 

mon  variety  of  the  year,  1805  dimes  are  also  one  of  the  most  com¬ 
mon  dates  of  the  type,  and  along  with  the  1796  and  1807,  these  are 
the  three  dates  most  frequently  chosen  for  type  purposes.  This  is  a 
memorable  early  dime.  The  luster  has  a  warm  glow  of  golden  and 
rose  toning  overall.  The  striking  details  are  especially  pronounced 
with  some  definition  even  seen  on  the  eagle’s  breast  on  the  reverse, 
just  lacking  a  bit  of  highpoint  details  on  the  shield.  A  very  choice 
specimen. 


CERTIFIED  BUST  DIMES 

6964  1833  MS  61  NGC.  JR-9,  R.2.  Well  struck  with  mottled  blue-gold 

toning,  deeper  on  the  reverse. 

Superb  1837  Bust  Dime,  MS  66 


6965  1837  Capped  Bust  MS  66  NGC.  JR-2,  R.3.  Medium  to  heavily 

toned  and  fully  struck  with  smooth,  satiny  luster  that  is  uninterrupt¬ 
ed  by  any  noticeable  abrasions.  A  beautiful  type  coin  for  the  collec¬ 
tor  who  desires  a  gem  piece  with  mottled  tones  of  rust,  blue,  and 
lavender.  Destined  for  a  gem  type  set  and  arguably  one  of  the  finest 
known.  Population:  2  in  66,  none  finer  (7/97). 


6963  1807  AU  55  PCGS.  With  only  one  die  variety  listed  for  the  date, 

this  piece  defies  the  typical  descriptions  of  “weakly  struck,”  having 
strong  design  elements  in  all  areas.  Sea-green  and  gold  “target”  ton¬ 
ing  on  the  obverse  and  light  gold  peripheral  color  on  the  reverse 
adds  to  the  allure  of  this  attractive  type  coin. 


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CERTIFIED  SEATED  DIMES 


i  6966  1838-0  No  Stars  VF  30  NGC.  Deep  steel-gray  color.  The  1838-0  is 

a  scarce  date  that  is  one  of  just  two  No  Stars  issues  and  the  first  New 
Orleans  mint  issue,  being  struck  in  the  same  year  as  the  famous  and 
rare  1838-0  half  dollar. 


1838  Large  Stars  Dime,  MS  66  PCGS 


i  6967  1838  Large  Stars  MS  66  PCGS.  Razor  sharp  with  a  glossy,  satiny 

finish  under  deep  gray-blue  and  burnt-gold  toning.  Because  of  its 
first  year  status,  more  examples  were  saved  from  circulation  than  in 
ensuing  years.  Population:  5  in  66,  none  higher  (7/97). 


Lovely  Toned  Gem  1840  Seated  Dime 


:  6968  1840  No  Drapery  MS  65  NGC.  A  difficult  issue  and  a  significant 

condition  rarity  among  Seated  dimes.  This  is  the  only  MS  65  certi¬ 
fied  by  NGC  (7/97)  with  none  finer.  The  striking  details  are  fully 
defined  in  all  areas  with  none  of  the  weakness  on  the  head  of 
Liberty  or  the  reverse  bow  that  we  noted  on  the  MS  63  example  we 
offered  for  sale  a  year  ago.  The  surfaces  exude  a  warm,  satiny  luster 
and  the  obverse  is  toned  in  lovely  shadings  of  sky-blue  and  gray-rose 
coloration  while  the  reverse  has  a  rich  golden-rose  patination.  A 
lovely  coin  and  one  of  the  outstanding  type  pieces  from  the  “Illinois 
Collection.” 

6969  1852-0  MS  64  PCGS.  The  obverse  is  toned  a  silvery-gray  and  rose 
with  the  reverse  several  shades  lighter  and  bright  underlying  luster. 
The  1852-0  was  minted  in  substantial  numbers,  but  rising  silver 
prices  resulted  in  most  of  the  mintage  being  melted.  The  few  mint 
state  pieces  that  escaped  this  fate  are  generally  of  choice  quality 
similar  to  this  original  piece,  as  they  were  saved  as  novelties  at  the 
time.  Population:  3  in  64,  none  higher  (6/97). 

6970  1853  No  Arrows  AU  58  NGC.  A  sharply  struck  and  originally 
toned  example  of  this  scarcer  issue. 


Lustrous,  Toned  Gem  1853  Arrows  Dime 


6971  1853  Arrows  MS  65  NGC.  An  outstanding  example  of  this  scarce 

and  always  popular  type  coin.  The  arrows  were  added  in  1853  to 
denote  a  reduction  in  weight  among  the  subsidiary  silver  coins  of 
the  country,  and  this  device  remained  on  these  several  denomina¬ 
tions  through  1855.  The  striking  details  are  fully  brought  up  in  all 
areas  and  the  surfaces  are  toned  in  sea-green  and  gray-lilac  shades 
with  flashy  underlying  mint  frost.  (See  Color  Photo) 


1855  Arrows  Dime,  MS  65  NGC 


6972  1855  Arrows  MS  65  NGC.  A  gem  example  of  this  final  year  for 

the  Arrows  design.  Deep,  original  multicolored  toning  shows  on  the 
obverse,  the  reverse  is  slightly  lighter.  The  devices  are  well  struck 
throughout,  and  there  are  no  obvious  surface  blemishes  on  either 
side.  Population:  3  in  65,  4  finer  (7/97). 


Rare  Mint  State  1856-S  Dime 


6973  1856-S  MS  62  NGC.  A  very1  scarce  Seated  dime  in  any  grade  and 

quite  rare  above  VF.  Greer  lists  this  as  an  R.7  coin  in  mint  state, 
and  an  issue  that  is  almost  never  seen.  Fully  struck  with  boldly 
defined  stars,  full  head  detail,  and  sharp  leaves  in  the  wreath,  both 
sides  are  lightly  toned  at  the  borders.  Conditionally  rare  and  one  of 
the  finest  known  examples.  Population:  1  in  62,  1  finer  (7/97). 


6974  1861  MS  65  ANACS.  More  than  1.8  million  dimes  were  produced 
in  1861,  and  while  this  date  is  plentiful  in  circulated  condition  and 
in  grades  up  to  choice,  it  is  curiously  unavailable  in  superb  grades. 
The  surfaces  are  satiny  and  affected  by  only  a  few  minor  post-strik¬ 
ing  impairments.  Deeply  toned,  the  obverse  exhibits  rose-golden 
color  in  the  center  bordered  by  gray-green  shades,  the  reverse  is 
much  brighter  with  a  brilliant  center  framed  with  gunmetal-blue  at 
the  periphery. 

6975  1868  MS  65  PCGS.  Frosty-white  and  just  a  couple  of  stray  marks 
from  an  even  higher  grade.  An  uncommon  issue  in  gem  mint  state 
Population:  1  in  65,  only  1  finer  (7/97). 


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6^76  l S74  Arrows  MS  65  NGC.  Prooflike  obverse  with  variegated  brown 
toning  anil  a  tew  specks  ot  blue.  Limited  in  grade  by  a  scratch  in  the 
right  obverse  field. 

Superb  Untuned  1877-S  Seated  Dime 


6977  1877-S  MS  66  PCGS.  A  high  mintage  issue  that  was  not  saved  in 
appreciable  quantities  in  mint  state  and  is  quite  elusive  in  gem  con* 
dition.  This  piece  is  satiny  and  snow-white,  with  a  hint  of  softness 
on  Liberty’s  head  and  a  blurry  mintmark.  Population:  1  in  66,  1 
finer  (7/97). 

6978  1882  MS  66  PCGS.  Hazy,  steel-gray  toning  over  both  sides,  with 
accents  of  blue-green,  sky-blue,  and  red-gold.  An  especially  colorful 
Seated  dime. 

6979  1883  MS  65  NGC.  Boldly  struck  and  lustrous  with  an  even  overlay 
of  light  gray  patina  on  each  side.  Some  golden-rose  accents  are 
noted  in  the  protected  areas. 

6980  1886  MS  63  PCGS.  Deeply  toned  over  both  sides  in  gray  and 
antique-gold. 

6981  1891  MS  65  NGC.  Both  sides  exhibit  a  distinct  prooflike  glimmer 
under  blushes  of  delicate  lavender-gold  patina.  Despite  its  early 
strike  status,  there  is  bluntness  on  Liberty’s  head  and  on  the  right 
side  of  the  wreath. 

6982  1891-S  MS  65  NGC.  Cinnamon-red  toning  overlays  both  sides  of 
this  lustrous,  gem  quality  dime.  A  sharply  struck  example  of  this 
final  year  of  issue.  Population:  16  in  65,  9  are  finer  (7/97). 

CERTIFIED  PROOF  SEATED  DIMES 

6983  1859  PR  64  NGC.  Deeply  mirrored  in  the  fields  with  sharply  con¬ 
trasting  and  lustrous  devices.  This  is  a  lovely  example  of  this  very 
scarce  proof  type  coin.  The  design  is  generally  only  available  as  a 
proof  in  this  and  the  previous  year.  Virtually  untoned  with  light 
golden  colors  on  the  reverse  at  the  periphery. 

6984  1862  PR  62  PCGS.  Irregular  russet  and  blue  toning  at  the  margins. 
A  flashy  survivor  from  a  mintage  of  just  550  proofs. 

6985  1864  PR  64  NGC.  A  scarce,  low-mintage,  Civil  War  date  for  both 
proofs  and  business  strikes,  this  piece  boasts  light,  gold  and  russet 
toning  with  a  needle-sharp  strike. 

6986  1868  PR  62  PCGS.  Golden- violet  and  sea-green  toning  frames 
watery  surfaces.  One  of  only  600  proofs  of  this  year. 

6987  1870  PR  65  PCGS.  Both  sides  are  layered  in  milky  steel-violet  ton¬ 
ing  and  display  flashes  of  blue  iridescence,  mostly  on  the  highpoints 
of  the  reverse.  A  well  preserved  specimen,  one  of  an  even  1,000 
pnx)fs  issued. 

6988  1874  Arrows  PR  63  PCGS.  Both  sides  are  toned  in  gray-green, 
cobalt-blue,  and  crimson  shades.  Scarce,  two-year  proof  type. 

6989  1875  PR  62  PCGS.  Reflective  sunset-gold  surfaces  with  trivial  signs 
nf  contact  from  other  coins,  giving  it  the  immediate  appearance  of  a 
business  strike. 

6‘J9(  1882  f’R  65  PCGS.  Sparkling  and  lustrous  under  an  ample  amount 

of  gunmetal-blue  and  golden  toning  on  both  sides.  Only  1,100 
proofs  were  originally  struck  and  this  is  a  very  nice  example  of  the 
remaining  population. 

'.'tVI  I  80 1  PR  65  P(  GS  A  lovely  proof  type  coin  that  appears  even  finer 
rban  the  stated  grade  because  of  the  unfathomable  depth  of  the  mir- 
rofed  field-  and  the  ,<  intillating,  lustrous  surfaces  that  exude  cohalt- 
blue  ir id  <  rimson  irides*  ent  e.  A  must-sec  coin  for  the  type  enthusiast. 


CERTIFIED  BARBER  DIMES 

6992  1892-S  AU  58  NGC.  Doubled  S,  Heavy  Date.  Breen- 5476  (rare) 
Sharp  and  frosty  beneath  light  golden-gray  toning  that  shades  to 
sea-green  about  the  peripheral  lettering  and  wreath.  This  low 
mintage  issue  is  an  across-the-board  rarity  among  Barher  dimes, 
unusual  for  a  first  year  of  issue,  that  commands  a  premium  from 
Good  to  Mint  State. 

6993  1897  MS  63  PCGS.  Deeply  toned  on  both  sides  with  blue-green, 
golden,  and  rose  shades  across  the  surfaces. 

6994  1905-0  AU  58  NGC.  Breen  3545,  “Microscopic  O.”  An  excellent 
strike,  blanketed  in  mottled  gray  toning  with  only  the  slightest 
amount  of  detectable  friction.  Breen  lists  this  smaller-than-normal 
mintmark  variety  as  “Rare.” 

6995  1906  MS  65  PCGS.  Moderately  toned  in  varying  shades  of  dove- 
gray  and  charcoal.  Well  struck  and  lustrous  under  the  toning. 

6996  1908-0  MS  63  NGC.  Very  well  defined  for  this  more  difficult  New 
Orleans  issue,  the  rather  subdued  golden-gray  toning  is  the  only 
grade-limiting  factor. 

6997  1908-S  MS  63  NGC.  Light  gray  toning,  with  full  underlying 
prooflike  luster,  and  only  tbe  slightest  facial  blemishes.  A  scarce  S- 
mint  issue. 

6998  1912 -S  MS  65  NGC.  Flashy-white  and  virtually  brilliant,  with 
excellent  sharpness  throughout.  A  scarce  late-date  issue  in  this  out¬ 
standing  condition.  Population:  8  in  65,  only  3  finer  (7/97). 

CERTIFIED  PROOF  BARBER  DIME 

6999  1903  PR  64  NGC.  The  obverse  is  majestically  toned  in  magenta 
and  bluish-green,  while  reddish-gold  color  only  frames  the  reverse. 
Near-gem  quality  and  quite  colorful. 

CERTIFIED  MERCURY  DIMES 

7000  1917-S  MS  65  NGC.  Untoned  with  bright,  frosted  mint  luster  and  a 
reasonably  sharp  strike,  including  almost  complete  horizontal  bands. 

7001  1919  MS  65  Full  Bands  NGC.  A  lightly  toned  obverse  combines 
with  areas  of  deeper  toning  on  the  reverse.  Sharply  struck. 

7002  1924-S  MS  63  Full  Bands  PCGS.  An  extremely  scarce  coin  with 
full  bands,  this  piece  exhibits  enough  small  marks  to  warrant  the 
grade,  but  its  light  golden  patina  is  quite  attractive. 


Gem  1926-D  Dime,  MS  65  Full  Bands 


7003  1926-D  MS  65  Full  Bands  NGC.  Fully  brilliant  with  a  full  strike 
and  full  rounded  cross  bands.  There  is  a  hint  of  light  patina  over 
each  side  of  this  scarce  and  elusive  date. 

7004  1931-D  MS  65  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Very  frosty  and  lightly  toned 
throughout.  The  lowest  mintage  of  the  three  195 1  Mercury  dime 
issues,  but  the  most  available  in  gem  condition. 

7005  193 1  -S  MS  65  PCGS.  Lovely  golden  and  rose-gray  accents.  An 
affordable  gem  quality  example  of  this  popular  depression  era  issue. 

7006  1936  MS  66  Full  Bands  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  intensely  lustrous 

7007  1 9 39 - S  MS  66  Full  Bands  NGC’.  This  is  the  first  3e)  s  we  have  ban 
died  in  some  lime.  A  genuinely  rare  item  in  gem  condition  and  with 
band  details,  the  ‘39-S  was  apparently  not  saved  in  roll  quantities  a> 
were  other  dimes  of  the  period.  This  is  a  splendid  example  of  thi' 
scarce  issue.  I  he  surfaces  are  mostly  brilliant,  interrupted  by  a  smut 
tcring  of  blood  red  patina.  I  he  mint  frost  rolls  around  the  coin 
uninterrupted  by  abrasions.  Population  16  in  66,  only  3  .ire  finer 


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CERTIFIED  PROOF  MERCURY  DIMES 


CERTIFIED  EARLY  QUARTERS 

Ex:  Byron  Reed  1796  Quarter 


7008  1938  PR  67  NGC.  Deeply  mirrored  with  a  smidgen  of  color  on  each 
side. 

7009  1939  PR  66  NGC,  deeply  mirrored  with  slate-gray  patina  over  both 
sides;  and  a  1941  PR  66  PCGS,  brilliant  and  highly  reflective. 
(Total:  2  coins) 


Superb  Proof  1942  Mercury  Dime 


7010  1942  PR  68  PCGS.  An  immaculate,  deeply  mirrored  example  of 

this  popular  final  year  of  issue.  Toned  primarily  on  the  obverse  in 
hues  of  sea-green,  golden,  and  lemon-yellow.  Scarce  so  fine. 
Population:  13  in  PR  68,  none  finer  (7/97). 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  TWENTY-CENT  PIECE 

7011  1878  PR  62  PCGS.  Final  year  of  issue  for  the  series,  and  a  rare, 

proof  only  issue  with  only  600  pieces  originally  minted.  This  piece 
has  untoned,  watery  proof  mirrors,  hut  there  are  some  hairlines  in 
the  fields  that  brighten  the  surfaces  and  limit  the  grade. 


7012  1796  AU  50  NGC.  High  6.  B-2,  R.3.  Reed.  A  high  grade  example 
of  this  scarce  and  always- in-demand  early  quarter.  Softly  struck  on 
the  highpoints,  the  dull  gray  surfaces  show  occasional  accents  of 
deep  gray  with  a  few  diagonal  streaks  of  grease  (as  struck)  in  the 
planchet  on  the  obverse  and  heavy  adjustment  marks  on  the  lower 
reverse.  The  only  other  surface  defect  of  note  is  a  planchet  depres¬ 
sion  on  the  forehead  of  Liberty.  A  perfectly  centered  example  of  this 
one-year  type 

Ex:  Byron  Reed  (Spink,  10/96),  lot  23. 

7013  1807  VF  30  PCGS.  B-2,  R.2.  Toned  in  variegated  shades  of  violet 
and  dark  steel-blue  (almost  black)  colors.  Evenly  worn  and  free  of 
any  surface  problems.  The  only  defect  worthy  of  note  is  a  small  rim 
bruise  at  the  bottom  of  the  reverse.  A  die  crack  runs  from  the  T  in 
UNITED  across  the  coin  to  the  rim  by  the  O  in  OF.  A  nice,  origi¬ 
nal  example  of  this  early  American  type  coin. 


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CERTIFIED  BUST  QUARTERS 

7014  ISIS  \U  SO  PCCS.  B-2J,  R.l.  Only  slightly  worn  with  good 
remaining  luster  and  showing  slightly  deeper  peripheral  color. 
Struck  from  an  advanced  (terminal?)  state  of  the  dies  with  numer¬ 
ous,  heavy  die  cracks. 


Select  Mint  State  1821  Quarter,  B-5 


7015  1821  MS  63  NGC.  B-5,  R.5.  Very  sharply  struck  on  the  reverse 

and  only  slightly  soft  on  the  obverse,  with  some  weakness  noted  on 
the  hair  over  the  ear  and  on  the  star  radials.  Rich  gray-rose  toning 
with  sea-green  patina  at  the  margins.  A  few  small  abrasions  limit 
the  grade  of  this  otherwise  lovely,  mint  state  coin. 


Original  1825  Quarter  in  MS  65 


CERTIFIED  SEATED  QUARTERS 

Originally  Toned  1854  Arrows  Quarter 


7017  1854  Arrows  MS  65  NGC.  The  unifying  theme  that  runs  through 

all  the  coins  from  the  “Illinois  Collection”  is  originality.  And  each 
piece  displays  originality  through  its  toning.  The  current  fad  among 
coin  purchasers  is  to  buy  brilliant  pieces  and  avoid  heavily  toned 
examples.  This  is  an  unfortunate  mind  set,  and  one  that  will  surely 
pass  with  time.  However,  for  the  time  being  one  consequence  is  that 
deeply  toned  coins  such  as  this  are  overlooked  by  many.  Each  side  is 
similarly  patinated  with  pale  golden  centers  and  ever  deepening 
shades  of  red,  gray,  and  blue  toward  the  rims.  The  underlying  mint 
luster  is  thick  and  frosted,  hut  somewhat  subdued  hy  the  multiple 
layerings  of  color.  Fully  struck  in  all  areas. 


7018  1854-0  Arrows  MS  61  PCGS.  Satiny,  essentially  brilliant,  and  con¬ 
servatively  graded.  Unlike  the  half  dollar  where  mint  state  examples 
of  the  New  Orleans  product  are  more  available  than  similarly  dated 
P-mints,  the  underappreciated  1854-0  quarter  was  struck  in  far 
fewer  numbers  and  is  much  more  elusive  in  uncirculated  condition 
than  Philadelphia  quarters  of  this  date. 

7019  1855  Arrows  MS  62  NGC.  Rich  coppery-gold  and  blue  iridescent 
toning  is  splashed  over  lustrous  surfaces.  Much  scarcer  in  mint  state 
than  the  only  other  P-mint  Arrows  issue,  the  1854- 


Solid  Gem  1862  Seated  Quarter 


7020  1862  MS  65  NGC.  Despite  1862  being  a  Civil  War  date,  there  are 

actually  quite  a  few  more  uncirculated  examples  known  of  this  date 
than  other,  later  issues  that  were  more  susceptible  to  hoarding  and 
export  by  New  York  bullion  dealers.  This  is  an  exceptionally  attrac¬ 
tive  piece  that  displays  bright  mint  frost.  Each  side  is  just  barely 
tinted,  and  in  essence  the  coin  presents  as  brilliant  except  for  an 
encircling  hand  of  golden-russet  patina  around  the  rims.  Fully  struck 
and  problem-free  in  terms  of  post-striking  impairments.  Population: 
6  in  65,  4  finer  (7/97). 


7016  1825  MS  65  PCGS.  B-2,  R.2.  One  of  the  most  exceptional  Bust 

I'larters  we  have  ever  handled,  this  is  an  originally  toned  piece  that 
is  very  sharply  defined  on  the  obverse  with  only  a  hit  of  nighpoint 
letimtion  I  k  king  on  the  reverse.  Each  side  is  similarly  toned,  and 

*  •  I!  I  il  in-  e,|  i  i  result,  with  dirty  gray  centers  that  are  surrounded 
t  i  leej  gray  russet  iru I  cohalt  blue  patina  at  the  margins.  Virtually 
rn  irk  free  tnd  highly  lustrous  beneath  the  multiple  layerings  of 

•  "lor  ['.  ipiilution  4  n  65,  only  1  finer  (5/97).  (See  Color  Photo) 


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A  1  5%  Buyer’s  lee  Applies  In  All  Lots  Yiilued  Melon  >50, (HK* 


Stunning,  Semi-Prooflike  1865  Quarter 
A  Rare,  Low  Mintage  Issue 


7021  1865  MS  65  NGC.  Fewer  than  60,000  pieces  were  struck  in  this 

scarce  Civil  War  year.  All  details  are  fully  struck  including  the  stars, 
shield,  and  eagle’s  neck  feathers.  The  fields  are  bright,  semi- 
prooflike,  and  flashy  overall  with  pale  violet-rose  color  across  each 
side  and  deeper  (hut  not  muted)  shadings  of  the  same  color  at  the 
margins.  The  surfaces  are  free  from  any  troubling  abrasions. 
Population:  2  in  65,  none  finer  (7/97). 


Rare  Mint  State  1866-S  Quarter 


Gem  1874  Arrows  Seated  Quarter 


7023  1874  Arrows  MS  65  PCGS.  An  attractive,  satiny  example  with 
unusually  smooth,  clean  surfaces.  Both  sides  are  well  struck,  and 
most  of  the  coin  is  a  milky-white  color,  but  golden-rose  pastels  have 
begun  to  form.  A  great  coin  for  the  type  collector  as  well  as  the 
date/mint  specialist.  Population:  7  in  65,  1  is  finer  (7/97). 

7024  1874-S  Arrows  MS  63  NGC.  Satiny  and  essentially  untoned,  with 
only  a  few  flat  stars  in  the  area  of  Liberty’s  head  which  is  also  a  trifle 
weak.  Scarce  two-year  type. 


Superb  1875  Seated  Quarter 


7022  1866-S  MS  62  PCGS.  The  low  mintage  (28,000  pieces)  1866-S 

quarter,  struck  in  the  first  year  of  the  With  Motto  design,  is  a  rarity 
at  all  grade  levels  and  is  extremely  elusive  in  mint  state.  Bright  and 
essentially  untoned,  the  surfaces  of  this  rare  issue  are  sharply  defined 
in  most  areas,  showing  only  minor  softness  on  the  stars  and  the  base 
of  the  date.  A  number  of  die  polishing  marks  also  show  over  each 
side,  but  are  not  to  be  confused  with  hairlines.  Population:  2  in  62, 
I  finer  (7/97),  NGC  has  certified  only  2  mint  state  examples. 


7025  1875  MS  66  PCGS.  An  unquestionably  original  coin  that  still 

retains  a  brilliant  center  on  the  obverse  and  very  pale  golden  patina 
in  the  center  of  the  reverse.  The  margins  are  deeply  patinated  with 
rich  golden-russet  and  jade-green  coloration.  Sharply  struck  (except 
on  the  uppermost  stars  on  the  obverse)  and  highly  lustrous  with 
thick  mint  frost  covering  each  side.  (See  Color  Photo) 


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7026  l >77  MS  64  PCGS  Bright  luster  and  a  lovely  coin  overall  with 
reflective  fields.  Milky-white  and  showing  only  a  tew  minor  field 
marks  and  luster  grazes.  One  ot  the  more  commonly  encountered 
With  Motto  dates. 


1880  Seated  Quarter,  MS  66 


7027  1880  MS  66  PCGS.  A  lovely  example  of  this  low  mintage  date. 
Quarters  and  halves  from  the  1880s  have  been  a  favorite  among  col¬ 
lectors  for  decades.  This  splendid  example  has  satiny  surfaces  and 
bright-white  color  that  is  accented  with  a  hint  of  pastel-golden  at 
the  borders.  Very  pleasing.  Population:  13  in  66,  4  are  finer  (7/97). 

7028  1890  MS  65  NGC.  A  shimmering  gem  example  of  this  moderately 
scarce  business  strike,  one  of  80,000  pieces  struck.  The  surfaces  are 
evenly  toned  over  both  sides  in  golden-rose  and  pale-orange  shades, 
with  a  blush  of  pastel-blue  to  the  right  of  the  portrait. 

7029  1891  MS  65  NGC.  Quite  frosty  with  a  bright,  satiny  sheen  through¬ 
out  and  a  crescent  of  russet  and  sea-green  toning  on  the  left  side  of 
the  obverse.  Some  bluntness  on  the  obverse  stars,  accompany  a 
peripheral  die  crack  on  the  same  side.  Popular  final  year  of  type. 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  SEATED  QUARTERS 

7030  1869  PR  65  NGC.  Toned  a  light  gray  overall  with  subtle  iridescent 

flashes  of  blue  and  gold  when  viewed  at  an  angle.  Only  a  tiny  per¬ 
centage  of  the  600  proofs  from  this  year  survive  as  gems. 


1873  Arrows  Quarter,  PR  65 


7031  1873  Arrows  PR  65  NGC.  A  dazzling  example  of  this  scarce  and 

highly  desirable  two  year  type  coin.  The  fields  are  deeply  reflective 
and  there  is  a  moderate  amount  of  frost  on  the  devices.  The  obverse 
is  lightly  toned  at  the  border,  the  reverse  is  deeply  covered  in  sea- 
green  and  gray  colors.  Essentially  problem-free,  this  would  be  a 
handsome  addition  to  a  proof  19th  century  type  set.  Population:  7 
in  PR  65,  5  finer  (7/97). 


. 


Exquisitely  Toned  Proof  1874  Arrows  Quarter 


7032  1874  Arrows  PR  65  NGC.  When  the  mint  converted  to  the  met¬ 

ric  system  in  1873,  there  was  a  slight  increase  in  the  weight  of  the 
halt  dimes,  dimes,  quarters,  and  half  dollars,  and  this  was  signified 
by  the  placement  of  arrowheads  on  either  side  of  the  date.  This 
design  change  only  lasted  two  years,  giving  collectors  a  second 
opportunity  to  acquire  Arrows  coinage  in  a  twenty-year  period. 
Proof  examples  are  highly  desirable  and  gems  are  very  elusive.  This 
piece  is  deeply  toned  in  shades  of  sea-green,  blue-gray,  and  rose  over 
fields  that  sparkle  with  illimitible  depth  of  mirrored  reflectivity. 
Another  exceptional  and  unquestionably  original  type  piece  from 
the  “Illinois  Collection.” 


7033  1876  PR  65  NGC.  Deep  aquamarine  toning,  shading  to  golden-vio¬ 
let  at  the  center  of  the  reverse. 

7034  1889  PR  64  NGC.  The  heavily  frosted  devices  provide  a  sharp 
cameo  contrast  against  the  depth  of  mirrored  reflectivity  in  the 
fields.  Each  side  is  lightly  accented  with  bright  golden-rose  patina  at 
the  margins  and  nearly  brilliant  centers.  Strong  eye  appeal  for  the 
grade. 

7035  1891  PR  64  PCGS.  Lovely  cameo  surfaces  overlaid  in  mottled  gold¬ 
en  and  lilac  hues,  with  sea-green  peripheral  accents  on  the  reverse. 
Final  year  of  this  long-lived  type. 

CERTIFIED  BARBER  QUARTERS 


Wonderfully  Toned  1892  Barber  Quarter,  MS  67 


7036  1892  MS  67  NGC.  The  heavily  frosted  surfaces  exhibit  sea-green 

and  golden  toning  and  emerald-green  iridescence  in  the  majority  of 
the  recessed  areas  on  the  obverse,  with  brilliant,  yellow,  lavender, 
and  blue  on  the  reverse.  A  wholly  original  and  outstanding  type 
coin.  Population:  8  in  67,  1  finer  (7/97). 


7037  1900  MS  64  PCGS.  A  popular,  turn-of-the-century  date,  and  a 

choice  example  also.  Silver-gray  patina  does  not  obscure  the  full, 
frosty  luster  and  remarkably  clean  fields. 


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Scarce  1901-0  MS  64  Barber  Quarter 


7038  1901-0  MS  64  PCGS.  A  scarcer  New  Orleans  issue  that  is  difficult 

to  acquire  in  mint  state  and  only  rarely  exhibits  the  eye  appeal  of 
this  piece.  The  surfaces  are  frosty-white  and  strongly  struck  in  virtu¬ 
ally  all  areas,  with  only  the  slightest  facial  blemishes  keeping  it  from 
rating  as  a  gem. 


1903-S  Quarter,  MS  64 


7039  1903-S  MS  64  NGC.  The  lower  mintage  ‘03-S  quarter,  one  of  just 

over  a  million  pieces  produced,  demands  a  premium  at  all  grade  lev¬ 
els.  This  specimen  is  bright  and  displays  some  golden-russet  periph¬ 
eral  color.  A  few  marks  are  noticed  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  in  the 
right  obverse  field.  Population:  15  in  64,  12  finer  (7/97). 


Beautifully  and  Originally  Toned  1905  Barber  Quarter 


7040  1905  MS  66  NGC.  The  nearly  flawless  surfaces  are  covered  with 

thick  mint  frost  and  each  side  shows  rich  shadings  of  jade-green,  cit¬ 
rine,  golden-rose,  and  cobalt-blue  toning  with  pinkish  accents  on 
the  highpoints  of  the  devices.  An  outstanding  type  coin.  (See  Color 
Photo) 


7041  1905-S  MS  62  NGC.  Well  struck  with  mottled  splashes  of  irides¬ 
cent  blue  and  copper,  most  prominent  toward  the  edges.  The  luster 
bursts  through  in  a  strong  cartwheel  fashion,  suggestive  of  a  higher 
grade. 

7042  1911  MS  63  PCGS.  Smoky-gray  toning  on  both  sides  with  a  strong 
strike  and  a  scant  amount  of  bagmarks  for  the  grade. 

7043  1912  MS  64  PCGS.  Extremely  frosty  and  only  a  few  minor  facial 
marks  from  qualifying  as  a  gem,  with  scattered  flecks  of  delicate 
golden  color  on  the  obverse. 


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CERTIFIED  PROOF  BARBFR  QUARTERS 
Colorful  PR  66  1909  Barber  Quarter 


7044  1909  PR  66  NGC.  Lightly  cameoed  with  pretty  bluish-green  and 

orange  iridescence  about  the  outer  portions.  A  colorful,  high  quality 
proof  Barber  quarter. 


1913  Barber  Quarter,  PR  66 


7045  1913  PR  66  NGC.  Actually  a  slightly  better  date  as  indicated  by  its 

lower  population  by  both  of  the  major  grading  services.  Essentially 
untoned  with  problem-free  surfaces.  Worthy  of  a  premium. 


CERTIFIED  STANDING  LIBERTY  QUARTERS; 

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Lustrous  Near-Gem  1916  Standing  Liberty  Quarter 


7046  1916  MS  64  NGC.  Always  a  collector  favorite,  the  1916  Standing 

Liberty  quarter  is  an  important  transitional  issue  that  bridges  the  old 
Barber  design  and  the  modified  (Type  Two)  Standing  Liberty  design 
by  MacNeil.  As  such,  the  1916  and  Type  One  1917  issues  more 
closely  reflect  Hermon  MacNeil’s  original  design  concept.  The 
1916,  of  course,  is  a  very  elusive  issue  in  any  grade  due  to  its  limited 
production  of  only  52,000  pieces.  Coins  in  this  lofty  grade  are  quite 
difficult  and  usually  only  encountered  in  major  public  auctions. 
This  piece  has  a  light  overlay  of  speckled  golden  and  lilac  patina 
with  bright  underlying  mint  luster.  Well,  but  not  completely, 
defined  on  the  head  of  Liberty,  the  grade  of  the  coin  is  only  held 
back  from  a  full  gem  classification  by  several  small  abrasions  on  the 
leg  of  Liberty.  (See  Color  Photo) 


7047  1917  Type  One  MS  65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Intricately  detailed  with  a 
blush  of  golden  color  across  the  obverse  and  no  blemishes  of  conse¬ 
quence. 

7048  1917  Type  One  MS  66  Full  Head  NGC.  Brightly  lustrous  beneath 
surfaces  that  are  primarily  gray  but  show  a  plethora  of  colors  when 
angled  beneath  a  light.  Exceptional  quality. 

7049  1917 -S  Type  Two  MS  65  NGC.  Rich,  frosty  luster  with  light  patina 
on  the  obverse  and  a  bit  more  toning  on  the  reverse,  mainly  at  the 
edges.  The  head  is  70%  full. 

7050  1918-0  MS  65  Full  Head  PCGS.  Uncommonly  well  struck  with 
bright  satiny  luster  and  just  a  hint  of  light  golden  patina  overall. 

7051  191H-D  MS  64  Full  Head  NGC.  Satiny,  white,  and  fullv  lustrous, 
with  the  slightest  hint  of  patination  on  either  side.  The  intense  bril¬ 
liance  and  mark-free  quality  of  the  surfaces  suggest  a  higher  grade. 

7052  1918-S  MS  62  Full  I  lead  IT  t  IS.  An  early  issue  that  is  seldom  found 
with  full  head  detail.  This  example  displays  a  little  weakness  on  the 
leg  as  well  as  the  rivets  of  the  shield,  and  is  tinted  a  uniform  steel- 
violet. 


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7053  1919  MS  66  NGC.  A  blinding  white,  superb  example  of  this  other¬ 

wise  common  early  issue.  Both  sides  display  a  hard,  unbroken  metal¬ 
lic  luster,  bold  cartwheel  swirl,  and  clean,  mark-free  fields.  Close  to 
perfection. 


Superior  Mint  State  1920  Standing  Quarter 


7054  1920  MS  67  NGC.  An  almost  flawless  specimen,  with  original, 
satiny  brilliance  and  a  crescent  of  reddish-brown  toning  on  the 
obverse  that  comes  close  to  encircling  that  side.  Just  a  trace  of 
bluntness  on  Liberty’s  head,  the  balance  of  the  coin  exhibits  the 
sharpness  one  should  expect  of  an  MS  67  coin.  No  doubt  among  the 
finest  1920  quarters  extant. 

7055  1923  MS  64  Full  Head  PCGS.  Sharply  detailed,  as  is  typical  for  the 
issue,  with  a  splash  of  golden  color  on  the  obverse. 

7056  1924-D  MS  65  PCGS.  The  satiny  surfaces  are  exceptionally  vibrant 
and  untoned,  being  very  well  struck  on  Liberty’s  head  and  at  the  top 
of  the  date. 


1924-D  Quarter,  MS  64  Full  Head 


7057  1924-D  MS  64  Full  Head  PCGS.  1924-D  quarters  with  a  full  head 

are  considerably  rarer  than  those  with  the  typical  flat  heads.  This 
example  shows  complete  detailing  of  the  head,  down  to  good  defini¬ 
tion  of  the  leaves,  and  a  well  defined  ear  hole.  Brilliant,  sparkling 
luster. 


7058  1924-S  MS  62  PCGS.  Well  struck,  although  not  quite  full.  A  lus¬ 

trous  example  that  is  accented  with  some  gray-golden  toning  on  the 
obverse,  the  reverse  displays  a  few  light  scratches  above  the  eagle. 


Gem  1927-S  Standing  Liberty  Quarter 


7059  1927-S  MS  65  PCGS.  The  1927-S  is  the  rarest  regular  issue  coin 
in  the  series  of  Standing  Liberty  quarters.  Only  396,000  pieces  were 
struck  with  most  survivors  low  grade.  Solid  gems,  such  as  this  piece, 
are  of  the  greatest  rarity  and  importance  to  advanced  collectors.  Not 
completely  struck  up  in  all  areas,  the  two  most  conspicuous  areas  of 
softness  are  on  the  lower  rivets  of  the  shield  and  a  flat  spot  over 
Liberty’s  ear.  The  surfaces  shimmer  with  scintillating  mint  luster 
and  are  generally  brilliant  with  only  a  hint  of  color  evident  on  each 
side.  Population:  23  in  65,  17  finer  (6/97). 

7060  1928-S  MS  63  Full  Head  NGC.  Repunched  Large  S,  Breen-4259. 
Better  struck  on  Liberty’s  head  than  in  other  areas,  with  blushes  of 
reddish-gold  toning  on  each  side. 

7061  1929-S  MS  64  PCGS.  A  lovely,  high-end  example  that  is  sharper 
overall  than  many  full  head  examples  and  draped  on  either  side  in 
speckled  russet  and  apple-green  toning. 

7062  1929-S  MS  65  PCGS.  A  swath  of  golden-violet  toning  covers 
slightly  over  half  of  the  obverse,  while  the  balance  of  the  coin  is  a 
creamy  silver-gray. 

7063  1929-S  MS  66  PCGS.  Shimmering  luster  and  almost  blemish-free 
surfaces,  with  appealing  russet  toning  framing  the  obverse.  Typical 
softness  on  the  head  and  shield. 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  WASHINGTON  QUARTER 

7064  1936  PR  65  NGC.  First  year  of  issue  for  modern  proofs,  the  ‘36 
quarter  has  the  lowest  official  mintage  of  the  five  denominations 
struck  that  year,  and  as  such  is  the  key  to  the  1936-42  proof  series. 
This  is  a  well  mirrored,  silver-gray  example  that  shows  no  detracting 
spots  or  blemishes. 

CERTIFIED  EARLY  HALF  DOLLAR 

7065  1806  VF  30  ANACS.  Pointed  6,  Stem  Through  Claw.  O-l  1 5a,  R.2. 
Dark,  steel-gray  original  color  distributed  evenly  over  problem-free 
surfaces. 


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CERTIFIED  BUST  HALF  DOLLARS 

7088  1812  AU  55  PCGS.  0-103,  R.l.  Bright  and  lustrous  with  most  of 

the  look  of  a  full  mint  state  coin. 


Splendidly  Preserved  1812  0-107  Half 


7067  1812  MS  64  NGC.  0-107,  R.l.  Sharply  defined  throughout  with 

intricately  detailed  hair  curls  and  plumage  on  the  eagle,  and  struck 
slightly  off-center  with  significant  rotation  of  the  reverse  in  relation 
to  the  obverse.  The  surfaces  are  highly  lustrous  beneath  rich  layer¬ 
ings  of  gray  and  golden-russet  toning  with  flecks  of  rose  and  blue 
color  seen  scattered  here  and  there.  An  unquestionably  original  and 
near  defect-free  example  of  this  scarcer  early  date  in  the  Bust  series. 
Near  the  top  of  the  Condition  Census  with  the  finest  examples 
known  listed  in  the  third  edition  of  Overton  as  (65,  64,  60,  60,  60). 


Condition  Census  0-109  1817  Half, 
Ex:  Earle  and  Eliasberg 


7068  1817  MS  64  PCGS.  0-109,  R.2.  Eliasberg.  Fully  defined  in  all( 

areas.  Each  side  displays  golden-brown  toning  with  orange  and! 
champagne-golden  accents  at  the  margins.  An  upper  Condition 
Census  piece,  as  the  C.C.  as  listed  in  the  third  edition  of  Overton  isi 
(65,65,63,  60,  55). 

Ex:  George  H.  Earle  Collection  (El.  Chapman,  6/12);  John  H.  Clapp; 
Clapp  Estate,  1942  to  Louis  E.  Eliasberg,  Sr;  Eliasberg  Collection 
(B&M,  4/97),  lot  1741. 


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Gem  1817  Half-Dollar 


7069  1817  MS  65  NGC.  0-106,  R.5.  Sharply  struck  throughout,  a  nice¬ 

ly  centered  coin  with  good  border  denticulation.  The  obverse 
exhibits  a  reflective  quality,  the  reverse  is  satiny.  Both  sides  are  nat¬ 
urally  toned  in  golden-gray  and  deep  blue  colors.  An  elusive  variety 
and  particularly  rare  as  a  gem.  Population:  1  in  65,  none  finer, 
PCGS  has  certified  only  1  in  65,  and  1  in  66  (7/97). 

Ex:  Eliasberg  (Bowers  &  Merena,  4/97),  lot  1739. 


1818  Bust  Half,  MS  65  NGC 


7070  1818  MS  65  NGC.  0-105,  R.3.  A  fantastic  example  of  this  date 
and  well  within  the  Condition  Census  for  the  variety.  Although 
some  characteristic  weakness  is  noted  in  the  centers,  this  is  still  a 
very  well  defined  example  of  the  0-105  variety.  Both  sides  display 
attractive,  natural  toning.  Population:  3  in  65,  1  is  finer  (7/97) 

Ex:  Elaisberg  (Bowers  &  Merena,  4/97) ,  lot  1750. 

7071  1822  MS  63  PCGS.  0-101,  R.l.  Strong  luster  with  an  overlay  of 
light  russet  toning  and  an  excellent  strike.  Listed  in  Overton  as 
1822/1. 


7072  1824  VF  35  PCGS.  O-l  1  3a,  R.2.  Beautifully  and  originally  toned. 

7073  1825  MS  63  PCGS.  0-101,  R.l.  Golden  toned  and  sharply  struck 
with  thick,  underlying  mint  luster. 


Finest  Known  0-106  1826  Half  Dollar 


7074  1826  MS  65  NGC.  0-106,  R.3.  An  outstanding  Bust  half  for  any 

date  or  variety.  In  this  case,  this  piece  is  the  finest  known,  besting 
the  highest  graded  example  on  the  Condition  Census  by  two  points, 
the  C.C.  being  (63,  63,  62,  60,  60)  as  listed  in  the  second  edition  of 
Overton.  The  obverse  has  bright  mint  luster  beneath  the  lime-green 
color  that  covers  most  of  that  side  except  for  the  rose  colored  cen¬ 
ter.  The  reverse  is  mostly  brilliant  with  an  edging  of  light  golden 
and  blue  patina.  Sharply  struck  throughout  with  no  mentionable 
abrasions  on  either  side.  (See  Color  Photo) 


Gem  Uncirculated  1833  Half-Dollar 


7075  1833  MS  65  NGC.  0-103,  R.2.  A  small  die  line  connects  the  5  on 

the  reverse  to  a  denticle.  An  original  coin  with  mostly  medium  gray 
color  on  the  obverse,  some  gray,  rose,  and  blue  hues  show  on  the 
reverse.  The  stars  on  the  obverse  are  a  bit  soft,  but  the  reverse  is 
quite  sharp.  Population:  6  in  65,  2  are  finer  (7/97). 

Ex:  Eliasberg  (Bowers  &  Merena,  4/97) ,  lot  1883. 


CERTIFIED  REEDED  EDGE  HALF  DOLLARS 

7076  1836  VF  30  PCGS.  One  of  the  most  popular  and  highly  sought-after 

half  dollars  ever  minted.  The  allure  of  the  ‘36  Reeded  Edge,  one  of 
just  1,200  pieces  reportedly  struck  on  the  mint’s  new  steam  presses, 
has  excited  even  the  most  casual  collector.  This  example  displays 
deep  steel-blue  color  with  hints  of  antique-golden  at  the  borders. 


Sparkling,  Lustrous  1838  Reeded  Edge  Half 


7077  1838  MS  64  NGC.  A  splendid  example  of  the  Reeded  Edge  half 

dollar.  This  is  a  scarce  and  often  overlooked  type  coin,  distinguished 
from  the  preceding  Bust  half  design  by  reeding  on  the  edge,  rather 
than  a  lettered  edge,  as  seen  on  the  Bust  type.  Sharply  struck  in  all 
areas,  the  glittering,  lustrous  surfaces  show  just  a  hint  of  light  golden 
patina  on  each  side  with  almost  all  the  original  brilliance  still  show¬ 
ing  just  beneath  the  pale  dusting  of  color.  A  premium  example  of 
this  scarce  and  always-popular  type,  and  another  top  quality  coin 
from  the  “Illinois  Collection." 


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CERTIFIED  SEATED  HALF  DOLLARS 


<C\S  1839  Drapers  MS  6 3  PCGS.  A  pleasing  example  of  this  early 
Seated  halt.  The  surfaces  are  barely  toned  and  original.  The  PCGS 
Population  Report  lists  only  7  coins  in  this  grade  with  6  hieher 
(7/97). 

70/9  1841-0  MS  61  NGC.  Toned  on  either  side  in  concentric  shades  of 

russet  and  olive-gray,  covering  a  hint  of  scuffiness  in  the  fields. 
Sharply  struck  on  the  obverse,  with  average  or  better  detail  in  the 
central  portion  of  the  reverse. 

7080  1843  MS  63  PCGS.  Milky  lilac -gray  toning  covers  both  sides,  with 

full  underlying  sharpness.  The  reverse  exhibits  bluish-steel  accents 
and  die  cracks  that  seem  to  show  up  with  some  frequency  on  this 
issue.  The  1843  is  the  highest  mintage  No  Motto  half  dollar  up  to 
1858,  but  is  actually  quite  scarce  in  MS  63  and  better  condition. 

1 081  1847  MS  64  PCGS.  Original  gray  and  antique-gold  toning  is  just  a 

bit  lighter  and  livelier  on  the  obverse.  The  surfaces  are  boldly 
impressed  in  all  areas  and  show  only  a  few  minor  field  marks  on 
either  side.  A  very  scarce  early  No  Motto  half  dollar  in  such  a  beau¬ 
tifully  preserved  state.  Population:  3  in  64,  2  higher  (7/97). 

7082  1854  Arrows  MS  63  NGC.  Boldly  struck  and  exhibiting  a  hard,  sil¬ 
ver-gray  metallic  sheen  over  both  sides.  Delicate  golden  and  rose- 
gray  highlights  show  up  only  at  the  proper  angle. 

7083  1855-0  Arrows  MS  64  PCGS.  A  sharply  struck  example  of  this 
scarce  and  always-popular  New  Orleans  half  dollar  with  the  arrows 
motif.  The  surfaces  are  fully  lustrous  and  glow  warmly  beneath  love¬ 
ly  shadings  of  gray-lilac  and  golden-russet,  colors  that  pick  up  a  bit 
more  intensity  toward  the  rims,  and  conversely  are  lighter  in  the 
centers.  A  lovely  coin  and  just  at  the  threshold  of  full  gem  quality. 


Elusive,  Hi^h  Grade  1855-S  Seated  Half 


zlM  1855-S  Arrows  AG  50  NGC.  The  total  number  coined  of  this 
issue  was  a  scant  129,950  pieces,  making  this  the  scarcest  Arrows 
half  dollar  and  one  of  the  most  elusive  issues  in  the  entire  Seated 
series.  This  is  a  well  struck  example  that  shows  little  of  the  excessive 
die  polishing  seen  on  many  examples,  this  coin  only  shows  thinning 
on  the  vertical  shield  stripes.  Lightly  toned,  an  abundant  amount  of 
white  luster  still  shows,  and  there  are  no  mentionable  blemishes  on 
either  side.  Population  1  in  AU  50,  only  4  are  finer  (7/97). 

/085  1856  MS  62  PCGS.  Glossy  golden-steel  surfaces  that  are  rather  drab 

in  appearance,  but  are  sharply  detailed  and  of  significant  quality  for 
the  issue. 


f  our  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  15%  Buyer’s  I'Ve  Applies  In  All  lots  Valued  Helme  SS(>,(><H> 


Amazing  1886  Half-Dollar,  MS  67  PCGS 


Beautifully  Toned  Gem  Business  Strike  1864  Half  Dollar 


7086  1864  MS  65  NGC.  Generally  quite  a  difficult  coin  to  locate  in  bet¬ 

ter  grades,  the  majority  of  known  survivors  are  well  scrubbed,  low- 
end  Uncs  from  the  Guatemala  Hoard  (of  which  this  is  not  one). 
This  lovely  piece  is  deeply  and  originally  toned  with  variegated 
deep  purple  and  rose  colors  spread  across  each  side.  Sharply  struck 
in  all  areas  with  no  abrasions  that  could  be  used  as  identifiers  for 
pedigree  purposes.  Population:  5  in  65,  only  4  finer  (7/97).  (See 
Color  Photo) 


7087  1876  MS  64  PCGS.  Blue  and  reddish-gold  peripheral  toning 

embraces  both  sides  of  this  frosty  centennial  year  issue. 


1876-S  Half-Dollar,  MS  65 


7088  1876-S  MS  65  NGC.  Clean  surfaces  and  full  satiny  luster  flow 

under  light,  original  lilac  and  golden  toning  on  this  attractive  type 
coin.  Fully  struck  throughout.  Population:  5  in  65,  none  finer 
(7/97). 

Ex:  Eliasberg  (Bowers  &  Merena ,  4/97) ,  lot  2041 . 


Toned  Prooflike  1877-S  Seated  Half  Dollar 


7089  1877-S  MS  65  PCGS.  Sharply  struck,  the  prooflike  fields  sparkle 

beneath  the  multicolored  rainbow  toning  seen  over  each  side  that  is 
arranged'  in  concentric  circles  which  lighten  progressively  toward 
the  rims.  The  only  noticeable  mark  is  a  long,  thin  planchet  lamina¬ 
tion  just  to  the  right  of  the  second  7  in  the  date.  A  lovely  Seated 
half  and  perfect  for  a  toned  type  set  of  19th  century  coins.  (See 
Color  Photo) 


7090  1886  MS  67  PCGS.  Only  5,000  business  strikes  were  produced  in 

this  year,  and  as  a  result,  this  and  the  other  dates  in  the  1880s  have 
always  been  popular  with  collectors.  This  is  a  moderately  toned 
example  that  is  boldly  struck  and  has  dazzling  prooflike  fields,  as  do 
most  examples  of  this  date.  As  the  grade  indicates,  there  are  no  dis¬ 
tracting,  post-striking  impairments  on  either  side  of  this  magnificent 
coin.  Rose-golden  centers  are  framed  with  deepening  shades  of  vio¬ 
let,  crimson,  and  electric-blue.  This  piece  is  tied  with  one  other  MS 
67  as  the  finest  example  thus  far  graded  by  either  service  (7/97). 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  SEATED  HALF  DOLLARS 

7091  1859  PR  61  NGC.  Reflective,  if  moderately  hairlined  surfaces  that 
are  deeply  toned  in  steel-blue  and  violet  shades.  A  scarcer  No 
Motto  proof,  one  of  800  pieces  originally  struck. 

7092  1860  PR  62  PCGS.  Razor  sharp  with  russet  toning  clinging  to  the 
devices  and  a  hint  of  smudgy  patina  lessening  the  effects  of  wispy 
hairlines. 

7093  1861  PR  62  NGC.  A  few  trivial  contact  marks  are  barely  visible 
beneath  deep  iridescent  shades  of  burnt-gold  and  blue,  combined 
with  gray-violet  on  the  reverse. 

7094  1868  PR  63  NGC.  Moderate  to  deep  gray  and  golden-violet  toning, 
along  with  flashes  of  peripheral  blue  iridescence  combine  to  mini¬ 
mize  the  distraction  caused  by  scattered  field  marks. 

7095  1871  PR  62  NGC.  Appreciable  field-to-devices  contrast,  accented 
by  golden-russet  hues  and  the  occasional  flash  of  iridescent  blue  at 
the  borders. 


1  15 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


Toned  Gem  Proof  1873  Arrows  Half 


7096  1873  Arrows  PR  65  NGC.  Struck  on  new  metrically  weighed 

planchet.\  pursuant  to  the  provisions  of  the  Mint  Act  of  1873  this 
highly  renecnve  proof  flashes  forcefully  through  the  multiple  layer- 
mgs  of  blue  and  violet  patina  with  several  streaks  of  bnll.ance  in  the 
nght  obverse  held.  An  outstanding  gem  example  of  this  always- 

(SeeGdorPhOlof  tyP®*  Population:  8  in  65-  onlV  2  finer  (7/97). 

/097  18  n  PR  62  NGC.  Delicate  golden  toning  about  the  peripheries. 

I  he  majority  of  grade-limiting  hairlines  are  found  on  the  obverse. 

0.93  1830  PR  61  NGC.  Soft  lilac  and  golden  toning  at  the  margins, 

along  wu-h  a  vertical  streak  of  similar  coloration  down  the  center  of 
the  obverse.  Very  flashy,  even  if  noticeably  hairlined. 

/t99  1881  PR  64  NGC.  Deeply  reflective  surfaces  with  cameo  contrast 

and  .,n  y  hints  of  toning  at  the  peripheries.  An  eye-catching  Seated 
half  with  an  original  mintage  of  975  coins. 


7100 

7101 

7102 


1 3*2  PR  6)  NGC.  Stunning  cameo  contrast,  with  hits  of  reddish- 

frTn|  rht',ohver7e  and  more  irregularly  placed  on  the 
reverse.  Wispy  hairlines  limit  the  grade. 

1384  PR  61  NGC.  Deep  golden- violet  and  sea-green  toning  covers 
reflective  surfaces  that  are  infiltrated  by  hairlines  a-plentT 


margins  in  deli- 
lughout. 


Scarce  Gem  Proof  1886  Seated  Half 


-  k  5  1886  PR  66  NGC.  The  surfaces  are  blazing  and  bright  with  virtu 

ally  no  toning  save  for  a  hint  of  patina  forming  on  both  sides.  Thi 
devices  are  moderately  frosted  on  both  obverse  and  reverse,  creatini 
a  moderate  cameo  effect.  Population:  1 1  in  PR  66,  4  higher  (7/97), 


Superbly  Toned  1886  Half-Dollar,  Proof  67 


iooo  I  or  1  he  sparkling  surfaces  of  this  low  total  mintagi 

rssue  are  blanketed  in  various  multicolored  shades  and  are  almos 
perfectly  Preserved.  A  colorful,  superb  example  of  this  popular  date 

ar’  t^lis  date  is  rare  in  ,iny  form.  Population:  • 
in  TR  67,  none  are  higher  (7/97). 


7105 


1890  PR  64  NGC.  Appealing  two-toned  surfaces  with  blushes 

golden  color  in  the  peripheral  areas.  Just  590  proofs  were  issued. 


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I  36 


ion  Pour  •  Friday,  September  12,  I  9«>7  •  7. (XI 


CERTIFIED  BARBER  HALF  DOLLARS 

1895  Half  With  a  Toned  Obverse  and  Brilliant  Reverse 


7106  1895  MS  65  PCGS.  A  study  in  contrasts,  the  obverse  displays 

deep,  variegated  toning  while  the  reverse  is  mostly  brilliant  and 
heavily  frosted  with  a  ring  of  deep  russet  patina  at  the  margin.  A 
flashy  and  obviously  original  example  that  is  fully  struck  in  all  areas. 
(See  Color  Photo) 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  BARBER  HALF  DOLLARS 
1894  Half-Dollar,  Brilliant  Gem  Proof 


7111  1894  PR  66  PCGS.  Mostly  brilliant,  exhibiting  the  slightest  gold¬ 

en  tint  on  either  side.  There  is  appreciable  contrast  between  the  fea¬ 
tures  and  the  fields  on  this  beautifully  preserved  proof  Barber  half 
dollar. 


7107  1899-0  MS  63  PCGS.  A  difficult  New  Orleans  issue  in  the  higher 
grades  of  uncirculated.  Both  sides  are  lightly  accented  in  golden- 
steel  toning,  with  shimmering  underlying  luster.  Above  average 
sharpness  for  an  O-mint  product. 

7108  1906  MS  64  PCGS.  A  uniform  slate-gray  patina  is  visible  over 
essentially  blemish-free  surfaces,  with  a  hint  of  softness  on  the 
eagle’s  right  wing. 

Gem  1909  Barber  Half 


7109  1909  MS  65  PCGS.  Very  frosty  with  traces  of  steel-gray  toning  at 

the  borders  on  each  side.  This  gem  specimen  would  look  great  in  a 
high  grade  type  set. 


Lovely  PR  66  1903  Barber  Half-Dollar 


7112  1903  PR  66  NGC.  A  dazzling,  fully  mirrored  specimen,  partially 
layered  in  gray  and  golden  patina  on  the  lower  half  of  the  obverse 
and  about  the  peripheral  lettering  on  the  reverse.  The  surfaces  have 
been  almost  perfectly  preserved,  with  hairlines  or  other  distractions 
being  almost  non-existent.  From  a  mintage  of  755  proofs,  surely 
among  the  top  ten  percent  of  the  surviving  examples. 

7113  1906  PR  65  PCGS.  The  fields  have  an  unfathomable  depth  of  mir¬ 
rored  reflectivity,  giving  the  piece  a  shimmering,  watery  appearance. 
Fully  white  and  completely  untoned,  this  is  a  typical  no-contrast 
proof  Barber  half.  Gem  quality. 


1915  Barber  Half,  MS  64 


7110  1915  MS  64  PCGS.  A  difficult,  final  year  Barber  issue,  one  of  just 

138,000  pieces  struck,  with  its  small  mintage  reflected  in  the  scarci¬ 
ty  of  uncirculated  coins.  This  piece  displays  light  steel-gray  over¬ 
tones  and  is  well  struck.  Only  the  slightest  muting  of  the  luster  pre¬ 
cludes  a  finer  grade. 


Toned  Cameo  1909  PR  66  Half-Dollar 


7114  1909  PR  66  NGC.  Most  of  the  original  brilliance  is  still  in  evi¬ 

dence,  with  the  addition  of  some  mottled,  golden-brown  patina 
across  each  side,  deeper  at  the  borders.  The  devices  are  heavily 
frosted  but  the  presence  of  the  irregular  toning  prevents  the 
inevitable  contrast  from  being  even  more  apparent  than  it  is.  An 
exceptional  type  coin. 


1  17 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1697  •  7:00  p.m. 


1909  Proof  67  Barber  Half 


7115  1909  PR  67  PCGS.  An  amazingly  well  preserved  Barber  half  with 
surfaces  utterly  devoid  of  post-striking  imperfections.  All  of  the  orig¬ 
inal  mint  brilliance  is  still  in  evidence  with  the  addition  of  some 
mottled,  golden-brown  and  blue  patina  across  each  side,  deeper  at 
the  borders.  The  devices  are  heavily  frosted  but  the  presence  of  the 
irregular  toning  prevents  the  inevitable  contrast  from  being  even 
more  apparent.  An  exceptional  type  coin.  Population:  10  in  PR  67 
with  6  finer  (7/97). 

7116  1910  PR  62  NGC.  The  obverse  is  toned  in  rather  rich  reddish-gold 
and  gray-violet  shades,  lightening  only  on  the  lower  half  of  the  por¬ 
trait.  Several  shades  deeper  is  the  reverse,  almost  too  dark  even  for 
the  toning  buff. 


1911  PR  67  Barber  Half 


mirrored  ind  mark -tree,  and  the  devices  .ire  frosted,  yet  the 
■  lfe<  r  i  otnewhaf  muted  by  the  toning.  One  would  have  to 
1*  u<  1 1  i  coin  ha  .  managed  to  survive  mi  >re  than  86  years, 


still  he  this  pri  a  me  Population  4  in  67,  4  finer  (7/97). 
h  luiih  rg  ffWM,  5/96),  lot  2121 


1  •  I  relay,  September  12,  1997  •  7t00  p.m. 


7118  1912  PR  63  NGC.  Golden  toned. 

71 19  1913  PR  58  NGC.  The  steel-gray  surfaces  are  hampered  by  myriad 
light  hairlines  and  contact  marks,  perhaps  eventually  spent  during*] 
the  Depression  years.  Proofs  of  this  date  enjoy  added  price  pressure 
due  to  the  scarcity  of  business  strikes. 

7120  1913  PR  62  PCGS.  An  utterly  reflective  specimen  with  no  appre¬ 
ciable  contrast  between  fields  and  devices,  being  toned  a  speckled 
golden-gray  on  each  side. 

Low-Mintage  1914  PR  65  Half-Dollar 


7121  1914  PR  65  PCGS.  The  lowest  mintage  of  all  proof  Barber  halves, 
with  only  380  pieces  coined,  and  many  of  those  have  been  harshly 
cleaned  or  otherwise  impaired.  This  high-end  example  displays  full 
watery  brilliance  and  a  razor  sharp  strike  under  a  blanket  of  moder¬ 
ate  golden  patina  on  each  side.  The  1914  is  also  a  premium  date  in 
proof  as  the  result  of  low  business  strike  production. 

7122  1915  PR  61  PCGS.  Most  of  the  hairlines  on  this  watery  proof  speci¬ 
men  are  confined  to  the  obverse  and  a  bit  of  golden-russet  toning 
clings  to  the  devices. 

CERTIFIED 

WALKING  LIBERTY  HALF  DOLLARS 


Gem  Uncirculated  1916-S  Half-Dollar 


7123  1916-S  MS  65  NGC.  The  surfaces  exhibit  intense  satiny  luster  and 

are  completely  untoned,  and  very  well  defined.  Popular  first  year 
date  and  by  far  the  scarcest  of  the  three  1916  Walking  Liberty 
issues. 


7124  1917  MS  63  PCGS.  A  well  struck  and  untoned  example  with  slight¬ 

ly  subdued  luster  accounting  for  the  grade. 


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Sr««n,fi  (■ 


Choice  Uncirculated  1918-S  Half-Dollar 


7125  1918-S  MS  64  NGC.  Extremely  well  preserved  light  gold  splashes 

on  both  sides  and  some  deep  russet-brown  near  the  rim  on  the  lower 
left  quadrant  of  the  obverse.  Despite  a  high  mintage,  this  early 
Walking  Liberty  issue  is  quite  scarce  in  better  mint  state  grades. 


Another  1918-S  Walker 


7126  1918-S  MS  64  PCGS.  A  bit  softly  defined  in  the  centers,  as  nor¬ 

mal.  This  scarce  coin  has  smooth,  lustrous  surfaces  with  a  light  over¬ 
lay  of  pinkish-lilac  patina  over  each  side. 


Gem  BU  1920  Walking  Liberty  Half 


7127  1920  MS  65  PCGS.  Original  and  very  frosty,  being  toned  primarily 

in  speckled  charcoal  hues  mostly  on  the  reverse.  Mid-grade  uncircu¬ 
lated  examples  of  this  issue  are  seen  on  a  fairly  consistent  basis,  but 
MS  65  or  better  pieces  are  rarely  offered. 


7128  1921-S  VF  20  ANACS.  A  strictly  original,  and  lightly  colored 
example  of  this  key  to  the  Walking  Liberty  half  series. 

7129  1934-D  MS  64  PCGS.  A  well  struck  and  highly  lustrous  example  of 
this  scarcer,  semi-key  issue  in  the  series  of  later  Walkers. 

7130  1937-D  MS  65  PCGS.  An  outstanding,  fully  brilliant  specimen  in 
every  respect,  being  struck  with  excellent  sharpness  and  frostiness. 

71  31  1938-D  MS  64  PCGS.  The  low-mintage  key  to  the  second  set  of 

Walkers,  this  lustrous,  bright-white  specimen  displays  a  strong  strike 
and  only  a  few  contact  marks  on  the  obverse. 

7132  1938-D  MS  65  PCGS.  A  lustrous  gem  with  only  a  hint  of  milky 

patina  about  the  outer  portions. 


7133  1938-D  MS  66  PCGS.  A  gem  specimen  with  shimmering,  golden- 
tinted  mint  brilliance  and  almost  mark-free  fields.  The  ‘38-D  is  a 
low-mintage  issue,  considered  the  key  to  the  later  date  Walking 
Liberty  issues. 

7134  1939-D  MS  67  NGC.  The  scarcest  of  the  three  1939  issues  and  a 
rather  elusive  coin  in  this  grade.  Sharply  struck  with  bright  satiny 
luster. 

7135  194 1-D  MS  65  NGC.  Fully  struck  with  booming  mint  luster  over 
both  sides.  Almost  brilliant  except  for  an  occasional  speck  of  light 
color  at  the  margins. 

7136  194 1-D  MS  66  NGC.  Rose-gray  patina  atop  creamy,  blemish-free 
surfaces. 

7137  1944  MS  66  NGC.  Fully  struck  and  nicely  toned  with  strong  under¬ 
lying  mint  luster. 

7138  1944  MS  66  NGC.  Fully  brilliant  with  thick,  satiny  luster. 

7139  1944-D  MS  66  PCGS.  A  high-end  example,  tinted  a  natural  silver- 
gray  and  exhibiting  a  dash  of  brown  color  along  the  left  obverse 
margin. 


CERTIFIED 

PROOF  WALKING  LIBERTY  HALF  DOLLARS 

7140  1939  PR  66  PCGS.  Deeply  reflective  with  light  toning  over  each 
side,  a  slight  cameo  contrast  exists  between  the  devices  and  the 
fields  on  the  reverse. 

7141  1939  PR  67  NGC.  Seemingly  flawless  surfaces  with  a  light  layer  of 
opaque-golden  toning  over  both  sides  that  deepens  slightly  at  the 
rims. 

7142  1941  PR  66  PCGS.  Both  sides  are  draped  in  shades  of  deep  violet, 
blue,  and  golden  toning,  but  the  strongly  reflective  mirrors  in  the 
fields  are  not  diminished  by  the  presence  of  the  layerings  of  color. 

7143  1942  PR  67  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  deeply  mirrored.  Superb  quality. 

7144  1942  PR  67  PCGS.  Impeccably  preserved,  with  a  thin  layer  of  gray- 
golden  patina  across  much  of  the  obverse  and  a  dash  of  pastel  blue 
at  the  base  of  Liberty’s  skirt. 

EARLY  DOLLARS 


Very  Fine  1795  Flowing  Hair  Dollar,  B-2 


7145  1795  Flowing  Hair  VF  20  PCGS.  B-2,  BB-20.  Bright  steel-gray 

surfaces,  well  balanced  overall,  though  typically  soft  in  Liberty’s 
middle  curls.  Deep  charcoal  hues  cling  to  the  peripheral  devices.  A 
couple  of  horizontal  marks  are  noticed  across  the  obverse,  one  divid¬ 
ing  Liberty’s  portrait.  Overall,  a  desirable  mid-grade  example  of  the 
Flowing  Hair  type. 


7146  1800  XF  40  PCGS.  B-14,  BB-194.  A  lightly  worn  and  well  balanced 
Heraldic  Eagle  dollar,  toned  in  rich  gunmetal-gray  hues  with  steel- 
blue  and  antique-gold  accents.  This  is  the  familiar  Dotted  Date  vari¬ 
ety,  which  might  be  better  named  the  blundered  0  variety,  display¬ 
ing  several  blobs  of  metal  in  and  around  the  third  digit  in  the  date. 

7147  1803  VF  25  PCGS.  B-5,  BB-252.  Rose-gray  color  along  with  gold  at 
the  peripheries  with  some  mint  luster  remaining.  The  wear  is  even 
throughout  with  no  detectable  adjustment  marks  as  frequently 
found  on  dollars  from  this  era. 


1  39 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


CERTIFIED  SEATED  DOLLARS 


7 1 4>  1845  AU  58  PCX'S.  Mottled  gra\  surfaces,  almost  prooflike  in  their 

appearance  and  tree  ot  substantial  abrasions.  Close  inspection  does 
reveal  some  very  light  rubbing  on  either  side.  Just  24,500  examples 
ot  this  date  were  struck  and  anything  above  XF  can  be  considered 
rare. 


Mint  State  1846-0  Dollar 


7149  1846-0  MS  60  PCGS.  This  was  the  first  date  of  silver  dollar  pro¬ 
duction  at  New  Orleans,  and  one  of  only  four  dates  in  the  Seated 
dollar  series  from  this  mint.  Well  circulated  examples  are  quite  read¬ 
ily  available,  but  high  grade  coins  are  scarce.  This  specimen  has  lus¬ 
trous,  reflective  fields  under  some  patchy  gray-brown  toning  on  both 
sides.  A  few  heavy  milling  marks  are  noted  around  the  eagle’s  head. 

7150  1849  AU  50  AN  ACS.  Lightly  marked  in  the  fields,  there  is  some 
moderate  patina  over  both  sides  with  much  underlying  brilliance. 
Somewhat  softly  struck. 


1 849  Seated  Dollar,  MS  63 


7151  1849  MS  63  NGC.  The  1849  dollar  had  a  comparatively  small 

mintage  of  only  62,600  pieces,  and  today  only  a  relative  handful 
remain  in  all  categories  of  mint  state.  As  with  all  Seated  dollars,  the 
1849  is  a  very  scarce  item  in  choice  condition.  This  is  a  splendid 
example  that  is  strongly  struck  in  the  central  areas,  (some  of  the 
stars  are  weak).  The  surfaces  show  a  soft,  frosted  mint  luster  with 
very  little  of  the  usually  seen  semi-prooflike  finish  common  to  most 
dollars  from  this  decade.  The  coin  is  moderately  toned  about  the 
borders  in  deep  blue-gray  and  violet  shades.  Population:  8  in  63,  5 
finer  (7/97). 


Choice  Uncirculated  1853  Seated  Dollar 


7153  1853  MS  63  NGC.  While  only  a  slightly  better  issue  in  circulate* 

condition,  mint  state  examples  are  very  scarce.  The  surfaces  an 
deeply  toned  with  excellent  underlying  mint  frost.  Multiple  layers  a 
blue-gray  and  golden  toning  are  present  over  both  sides.  Softl 
struck  on  the  stars,  as  usual,  with  the  plumage  on  the  eagle  showin 
some  slight  weakness  as  well.  A  lovely,  choice  example  of  this  dat 
that  is  hard  to  improve  upon. 


1855  Seated  Dollar,  AU  50  PCGS 


7154  1855  AU  50  PCGS.  A  rarely  seen  date  in  any  condition  with 

mintage  of  only  26,000  pieces.  This  piece  shows  a  flat  strike  in  th 
center  of  the  reverse.  Otherwise,  there  are  a  few  field  marks  on  eacl 
side,  none  severe,  and  an  even  overlay  of  steel-golden  patination 
Very  scarce  as  a  business  strike. 


7155  1859  AU  55  PCGS.  A  sharply  impressed  example  that  has  a  dee; 
gray  patination  across  both  sides  with  bright,  semi-prooflike  field; 
especially  on  the  reverse. 

7156  1860-0  MS  62  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  AN  ACS.  The  only  Seatei 
dollar  of  this  date  to  be  so  designated  by  any  grading  service.  Th 
fields  are  quite  reflective  and  certainly  atypical  for  the  date.  Th 
reverse  is  particularly  suggestive  of  proof  or  presentation  status.  Th 
strike  is  needle-sharp  and  some  obverse  hairlines  account  for  th 
grade  since  there  are  scarcely  any  noticeable  bagmarks.  An  interest 
ing  piece  for  the  dollar  specialist  or  researcher. 


Difficult  1850-0  AU  50  Seated  Dollar 


1850-0  AU  50  PCGS.  The  surfaces  on  this  uncommonly  high 
gr «.  50-0  exhibit  a  gl"ssy  brilliance  over  both  sides,  with  mottled 

gulden  violet  and  steel-blue  toning  found  primarily  on  the  obverse. 
I  Jnusoalby  well  struck  in  most  areas.  An  important  offering  for  the 
New  Orleans  <rr  Seated  dollar  enthusiast. 


•  F  riday,  September  12,  1997  •  7t00  p.m. 


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Richly  Toned,  High  Grade  1860-0  Seated  Dollar 


1860-0  MS  64  NGC.  An  original  and  uncommonly  well  preserved 
1860-0  dollar.  While  similar  in  grade  to  the  Chimney  Hoard  coins 
to  follow,  this  piece  differs  significantly  in  appearance  from  those 
coins.  Sharply  struck  throughout,  both  sides  of  this  dollar  are  toned 
in  rich,  variegated  shadings  of  rose  and  sea-green  patina.  The  luster 
is  bright  and  shimmers  beneath  the  toning  and  lacks  any  trace  of 
the  haziness  seen  on  the  hoard  coins.  An  immaculately  preserved 
example  of  this  popular  date  in  the  Seated  dollar  series. 


A  series  of  eleven  MS  62-66  1860-0  Seated  dollars.  These  coins 
bear  no  resemblance  to  the  brilliant  and  bagmarked  ‘60-0  dollars 
that  came  from  the  bags  released  by  the  Treasury  in  1962.  Rather, 
these  are  pristine  and  similarly  toned  pieces  from  a  completely  dif¬ 
ferent  source. 

In  1935  this  group  of  dollars  was  found  by  several  children  in  the 
chimney  of  an  old  house  in  New  Orleans  that  was  about  to  be 
demolished.  The  coins  found  their  way  to  Edwin  M.  Katten,  a  local 
collector  of  some  note  who  made  his  livelihood  in  the  clothing  busi¬ 
ness.  Katten  bought  the  coins  from  the  children  and  they  remained 
in  his  collection  until  his  son  consigned  them  (and  many  other 
coins  from  his  father’s  estate)  to  this  auction.  As  an  interesting  side- 
note,  Katten  was  on  a  friendly  basis  with  several  bank  tellers  in  New 
Orleans  who  would  sell  coins  to  him  for  face  value  and  Katten 
would  reward  them  with  free  clothing  from  his  garment  factory. 
Such  relationships  produced  a  number  of  remarkable  collector 
coins,  the  most  notable  of  which  was  sold  many  years  ago. 
Apparently  someone  brought  a  Baldwin  gold  piece  (of  unknown 
denomination)  into  a  local  bank.  Katten  reimbursed  the  teller  the 
face  value  of  the  coin  plus  two  seersucker  suits  for  the  courtesy! 

This  “Chimney  Hoard”  of  1860-0  dollars  has  been  certified  by 
NGC  and  the  results  will  alter  the  Condition  Census  of  this  issue. 
Formerly  the  finest  known  were  three  MS  65  pieces  (two  NGC,  one 
PCGS).  Now,  as  a  result  of  this  hoard,  there  are  two  MS  66  coins, 
with  five  additional  MS  65  pieces.  All  the  coins  are  similarly  toned 
with  lilac-gray  undertones  and  an  overlay  of  golden.  This  is  quite  an 
extraordinary  opportunity  for  Seated  dollar  collectors.  While  the 
1860-0  may  be  regarded  as  a  common  date  in  marginal  uncirculated 
condition,  high  grade  examples  such  as  these  are  no  more  available 
than  other  dates  in  the  series.  This  is  the  first  time  these  pieces  have 
been  offered  for  public  sale  since  being  minted  in  1860.  The  only 
other  time  they  have  traded  hands  in  the  past  137  years  is  when 
Edwin  Katten  originally  purchased  them  from  the  children  who 
found  them  in  the  chimney  in  1935.  Truly  an  opportunity  to  pur¬ 
chase  “fresh”  material.  Each  coin  is  accompanied  by  a  beautiful, 
four-color  Photo  Proof  folder. 


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7158  1860-0  MS  62  NGC.  Lightly  abraded  on  each  side,  thus  explaining 
the  grade,  this  is  the  lowest  graded  coin  from  the  “Chimney  Hoard.” 
The  surfaces  show  occasional  windows  of  brilliance  that  are  inter¬ 
rupted  by  streaks  of  lilac-gray  that  deepen  to  golden-russet  at  the 
margins  with  light  patches  of  blue  interspersed.  Sharply  struck 
throughout. 

7159  1860-0  MS  64  NGC.  Multicolored  blue  and  golden-rose  toning 
covers  each  side  with  an  overlay  of  hazy  rust  colored  patina.  Lightly 
marked  on  the  obverse,  but  obviously  the  abrasions  are  much  older 
than  the  toning  and  thus  are  quite  well  concealed  except  upon  close 
examination. 


Splendid,  Original  “Chimney  Hoard”  1860-0  Dollar 


7160  1860-0  MS  64  NGC.  Variegated,  multicolored  toning  covers  both 

sides  with  a  hazy,  steel-gray  overlay  which  does  little  to  obscure  the 
underlying  brilliance  of  this  special  coin.  Fully  struck  with  no  singu 
larly  distracting  blemishes,  just  a  few  tiny  marks  in  the  right  field 
out  from  the  figure  of  Liberty. 


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Originally  Toned  Gem  1860-0  Dollar 
From  the  “Chimney  Hoard” 


Hazily  Toned  1860-0  Dollar,  The  Final  MS  64 


7161  1860-0  MS  64  NGC.  A  hit  more  deeply  colored  than  the  other 

MS  64  coins  from  this  hoard,  the  bright  underlying  luster  is  partially 
subdued  by  thick  gray-lilac  and  golden  patina  that  covers  each  side. 
Exceptionally  clean,  with  only  one  tiny  milling  mark  in  the  right 
obverse  field,  the  grade  is  only  limited  by  the  depth  of  color  and  a 
slight  softness  of  highpoint  detail  on  the  obverse. 


Toned  MS  65  1860-0  Seated  Dollar 


7163  1860-0  MS  65  NGC.  The  story  of  this  remarkable  hoard  prov< 

the  old  adage:  “Treasure  is  where  you  find  it.”  If  the  group  of  chi 
dren  who  found  these  coins  in  the  chimney  of  the  old  house  in  Ne’ 
Orleans  hadn’t  been  snooping  around  where  they  probabl 
shouldn’t  have  been,  these  coins  would  most  likely  have  bee 
hauled  away  to  the  dump  with  the  rest  of  the  scrap  lumber  an 
bricks.  But  they  were  saved  from  permanent  loss,  and  here  is  anotl 
er  of  the  five  MS  65s  in  the  hoard.  Close  examination  reveals  sevei 
al  small  abrasions  scattered  on  the  figure  of  Liberty,  but  these  ai 
indeed  small  and  are  well  concealed  by  the  gray-lilac  and  rose  tor 
ing  that  covers  each  side  of  this  lustrous  gem.  Sharply  struc 
throughout. 


7162  1860-0  MS  65  NGC.  An  extraordinarily  clean  1860-0  dollar,  and 

■ne  of  five  gems  that  first  surfaced  62  years  ago.  While  the  surfaces 
display  an  even  layering  of  light,  hazy  gray-rose  patina,  the  depth  of 
i  olor  does  little  to  diminish  the  underlying  bright  mint  frost  of  this 
remarkable  coin.  The  only  abrasions  of  note  are  a  milling  mark  on 
the  belly  of  Liberty,  and  another  in  the  right  obverse  field  between 
Liberty’s  leg  and  star  1  3. 


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Another  Lustrous, 

Nicely  Toned  ‘60-0  Dollar  in  Gem  Condition 


Solid  Gem  Quality  1860-0  Seated  Dollar 


7164  1860-0  MS  65  NGC.  Thick  mint  luster  glistens  beneath  gray-lilac 

and  golden  patina  that  evenly  covers  each  side  of  this  gem  Seated 
dollar.  A  few  shallow  luster  scrapes  are  noted  in  the  right  obverse 
field  and  several  of  the  obverse  stars  lack  complete  highpoint  defini¬ 
tion;  otherwise,  this  piece  might  have  graded  even  higher. 


7165  1860-0  MS  65  NGC.  When  held  beneath  a  light,  the  mint  luster 

shimmers  and  races  around  the  coin  unimpeded  by  any  significant 
abrasions,  the  surfaces  are  only  subdued  by  the  thick  patination 
when  viewed  away  from  a  light  source.  Each  side  has  an  overlay  of 
hazy  gray  patina  with  colorful  undertones  of  lilac  and  golden. 
Sharply  (but  not  fully)  struck,  the  only  marks  we  can  find  on  this 
piece  are  several  tiny  abrasions  in  the  upper  reverse  field  above  the 
eagle’s  head.  Exceptionally  clean  and  problem-free,  one  of  the  finest 
examples  known  for  the  issue. 


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Bright,  Lustrous,  “Premium  Quality” 
Gem  1860-0  Dollar 


HERITAGE 

IS 

now 

accepting 

consignments 


7166  1860-0  MS  65  NGC.  The  brightest  and  possibly  the  finest  of  the 

five  gem  examples  offered  in  this  important  group  of  high  grade 
1860-0  dollars.  The  gray-lilac  and  golden  toning  seen  on  this  piece 
is  similar  to  the  other  coins  in  this  hoard,  but  here  the  haziness  is 
lacking,  thus  allowing  the  underlying  mint  brilliance  to  shine 
through  and  highlight  the  natural  patina  of  the  coin.  The  striking 
details  are  not  quite  fully  brought  up,  but  very  close,  and  there  are 
no  obvious  or  mentionable  abrasions  on  either  side.  Look  for  this 
piece  to  realize  a  significant  premium  over  the  other  four  gems,  this 
coin  being  the  very  definition  of  “premium  quality.” 


for  our  next 
Signature  Sale, 
to  be  held  at  the 
FUN  Convention 
in  Orlando,  Florida 
January  8-10,  1998 

You  are  cordially 
invited  to  consign 
your  coins  or  currency. 

For  details, 
please  contact 
Bob  Merrill  (ext.  270) 
or  Leo  Frese  (ext.  294) 
1-800-872-6467 
24-hour  Voice  Mail 


i  .ip  ('Mir  •  Iriday,  September  12,  I W7  •  7:00p.m. 


A  I  5%  lluyct  \  I  ff  Applies  I  ii  All  I  uts  \  ulufil  Hclme  y«S(),(H*€) 


One  of  the  Two  Finest  Known  1860-0  Dollars 


7167  1860-0  MS  66  NGC.  One  of  the  two  new  finest  known  1860-0  dollars,  coins  that  were  previously  unknown  and  whose  presence  was  unsuspected  until  con¬ 

signed  to  this  auction.  Before  this  hoard  was  uncovered  no  MS  66  examples  had  been  certified  of  this  issue.  In  fact,  only  16  coins  of  both  the  No  Motto  and 
With  Motto  type  had  previously  been  certified  by  both  of  the  major  services  in  MS  66. 

The  surfaces  of  this  superb  piece  are  intensely  lustrous,  and  like  other  dollars  from  this  hoard,  display  lilac-gray  patina  with  undertones  of  blue,  rose,  and 
yellow-golden.  We  find  no  singularly  distracting  blemishes,  and  close  examination  only  shows  a  thin  scratch  on  the  face  of  Liberty  that  is  well  concealed  by 
the  multiple  layerings  of  color.  Just  a  trifle  softly  struck  on  the  highpoints  of  the  design,  this  being  most  obvious  on  the  upper  left  (facing)  wing  of  the  eagle. 
An  exciting  opportunity  to  acquire  this  very  difficult  type  in  the  ultimate  grade — an  opportunity  only  eclipsed  by  the  next  lot,  the  second  MS  66  from  the 
“Chimney  Hoard”  and  final  coin  from  this  remarkable  group  of  Seated  dollars.  (See  Color  Photo) 


I4S 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  Second  1860-0  Dollar  in  MS  66 
Our  Favorite  Coin  From  the  “Chimney  Floard’’ 


7168  1860-0  MS  66  NGC.  Tied  with  the  previous  coin  for  finest  known  honors,  this  piece  differs  considerably  from  that  piece  as  well  as  the  other  coins  in  the 

h<  iard.  While  similarly  toned,  the  colors  are  lighter,  more  variegated,  and  there  is  a  thinner  veneer  of  color  than  on  the  other  pieces.  The  result  is  a  coin  whose 
mint  luster  is  irrepressible — in  fact,  the  original  mint  brilliance  shines  through  the  patina  and  is  so  intense  it  renders  a  semi-prooflike  glimmer  to  the  fields 
Elsewhere  the  striking  details  are  fully  brought  up  with  finely  detailed  star  radials,  sharp  folds  in  Liberty’s  gown,  and  well  defined  feathers  on  the  eagle.  An 
exrrai  irdinary  coin  and  a  fitting  end  to  an  extraordinary  run  of  original  pre-Civil  War  Seated  dollars.  (See  Color  Photo) 


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Possible  Overdate  1865  Seated  Dollar,  MS  63 


7169  1865  MS  63  PCGS.  A  very  scarce  Civil  War  issue  and  rarely  seen 

in  mint  condition,  especially  in  such  a  superior  state  of  preservation. 
Also,  this  particular  coin  exhibits  an  interesting  characteristic. 
Beginning  above  and  to  the  right  of  the  ball  of  the  6  and  continuing 
at  a  downward  slant  to  the  upper  curve  of  the  loop  of  the  6  is  a 
boldly  raised  diagonal  line  suggestive  of  a  7.  We  cannot  imagine 
how  a  7  could  have  been  mis-punched  on  this  die,  hut  if  it  is  not  a 
7,  then  there  is  something  beneath  the  6  that  is  clearly  suggestive  of 
such  such  a  digit  being  misplaced  there.  We  can  find  no  evidence  of 
such  an  “overdate”  in  the  existing  literature  including  Breen, 
Bowers,  White,  and  the  four  collective  volumes  from  the  Liberty 
Seated  Collectors  Club.  We  believe  it  is  from  the  B-l  Normal  Date 
dies.  With  so  many  additions  to  American  numismatic  literature 
over  the  past  two  decades,  it  is  surprising  that  this  dramatic  mis¬ 
punching  has  gone  unnoticed  so  far. 

The  coin  is  brilliant  and  shows  a  number  of  die  striations  on 
each  side  that  impart  a  semi-prooflikeness  to  the  fields.  Softly 
defined  in  the  centers  and  on  the  stars  (no  doubt,  the  only  grade- 
limiting  factor),  a  truly  memorable  Seated  dollar. 


HERITAGE 

is  now  accepting  consignments 

for  our  next  Signature  Sale, 
to  be  held  at  the  FUN 
Convention  in  Orlando,  Florida 
January  8-10,  1998 

You  are  cordially  invited 
to  consign  your  coins 
or  currency . 

For  details,  please  contact 
Bob  Merrill  (ext.  270) 
or  Leo  Frese  (ext.  294) 
1-800-872-6467 


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CERTIFIED  PROOF  SEATED  DOLLARS 


Very  Rare  1849  Proof  Seated  Dollar 


7170  1849  PR  63  NGC.  The  1849  proof  is  one  of  the  outstanding  rarities  in  the  Seated  dollar  series.  It  is,  in  fact,  the  rarest  of  all  proofs  from  this  decade,  just  edg¬ 

ing  out  the  1841  and  ‘43-  Bowers  estimates  that  only  8-12  pieces  were  minted,  an  inexplicably  low  mintage  for  the  period,  with  only  5-8  proofs  believed  known 
today. 

This  piece  has  the  depth  of  mirrored  reflectivity  in  the  fields  that  one  only  sees  on  proof  strikings.  The  4  in  the  date  shows  the  diagnostic  imperfection  seen 
*  n  all  pri  >ofs,  hut  we  cannot  find  evidence  of  die  rust  in  the  exergual  area  as  stated  in  Breen’s  opus  on  proofs  (1977).  The  coin  shows  evidence  of  light  cleaning 
at  one  rime,  hut  both  sides  have  long  since  toned  over  to  a  warm  golden-brown  color  with  an  occasional  spot  of  blue  at  the  peripheries.  Population:  3  in  63, 
only  1  finer  (7/96).  (See  Color  Photo) 


I4H 


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A  15%  Buyer’s  I  ce  Applies  I  <>  All  Lots  Valued  Melme  SSO.iMH' 


Choice  Proof  Restrike  1851  Seated  Dollar 


7171  1851  Restrike  PR  64  NGC.  Centered  Date.  Norweb.  A  deeply  reflective  proof  striking  that  is  draped  in  delicate  gray-golden  shades  of  color  with  an  occa¬ 

sional  splash  of  light  blue  at  the  margins.  Previously  sold  in  the  Norweh  III  Auction  with  extensive  cataloging  notes,  which  we  reprint  here  in  part: 

“No  records  were  kept  concerning  the  production  of  this  issue,  but  it  may  have  been  the  case  that  the  obverse  die  was  originally  made  in  1851,  but  not  used 
then,  and  subsequently  pressed  into  service,  circa  1858-60,  to  make  restrikes  (Walter  Breen  suggests  this  on  pages  438-439  of  his  Encyclopedia  of  U.S.  and 
Colonial  Coins). 

“...the  two  original  obverse  dies  made  in  1851  [may  have  been]  both  intended  for  business  strikes,  and  the  unused  one  was  of  the  business  strike  format  and 
was  never  used  at  all.  Later,  circa  1858-1860,  a  new  die  was  created.  However,  this  is  conjecture. 

“The  restrike  is  immediately  visible  as  having  a  “centered  date,”  in  comparison  to  the  “high  date”  of  the  original.  The  number  of  such  restrikes  made  is  not 
known,  but  apparently  fewer  than  20  exist  at  the  present  time,  so  the  number  could  not  have  been  large — say  30  or  so — for  as  such  pieces  were  deliberately 
struck  for  collectors,  and  not  for  circulation,  one  can  believe  that  nearly  all  were  saved.” 

A  rare  and  valuable  date  in  the  always-popular  Seated  dollar  series  and  a  seldom-offered  opportunity,  this  only  being  the  second  such  piece  we  have  offered 
for  public  sale  in  the  past  six  years 

Ex:  Norweb  III  (B&M,  1 1/88) ,  lot  3798;  purchased  by  Albert  Fairchild  Holden  from  Henry  Chapman  on  November  20,  1908.  (See  Color  Photo) 


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Highly  Regarded  1854  PR  64  Seated  Dollar 


Stunning  1856  Proof  Seated  Dollar 


7172  1854  PR  64  NGC.  A  rare  Seated  dollar  and  seldom  seen  in  any 

grade  as  a  business  strike.  Proofs  are  of  the  greatest  rarity  and  impor¬ 
tance.  Apparently,  the  vast  majority  of  this  issue  was  sent  to  the 
Orient  to  be  used  as  “Trade  dollars,”  and  never  returned  to  this 
country.  For  these  reasons  the  proofs  are  needed  by  modern  collec¬ 
tors  as  they  can  serve  as  a  substitute  for  the  rare  business  strikings. 
Both  sides  of  this  choice  example  are  a  watery  golden-gray  with  a 
slight  amount  of  contrast  that  is  limited  to  the  obverse.  Population: 
4  in  64,  none  finer  (7/97). 


7173  1856  PR  66  NGC.  Although  the  exact  number  of  proofs  struck  in 

1856  is  not  known,  it  is  generally  believed  that  somewhere  between 
60  and  125  pieces  were  originally  produced.  Of  that  number,  Walter 
Breen  stated  that  probably  40  or  so  proofs  might  still  be  extant 
today.  This  piece  shows  the  diagnostic  die  lines  in  the  field  above 
ITE  of  UNITED  on  the  reverse.  This  is  an  absolutely  stunning  proof 
dollar.  No  apologies  need  to  be  made  about  early  mint  machinery 
and  no  explanations  have  to  be  given  about  carelessness  in  the 
mint.  The  production  quality  of  this  coin  is  comparable  to  anything 
produced  forty  years  later.  The  fields  show  an  illimitable  depth  of 
mirrored  reflectivity,  and  the  devices  are  lightly  frosted,  yielding  a 
light  cameo  contrast.  Medium  russet  toning  is  accented  with  hints 
of  bright-blue  at  the  borders.  Exceptional  quality  and  rarity.  This  is 
the  singular  finest  example  thus  far  graded  by  either  service  (7/97). 


Toned  1873  Seated  Dollar,  PR  64 


7174  1873  PR  64  NGC.  Final  year  of  issue  tor  the  Seated  dollar,  and 

one  of  only  600  proofs  struck.  The  surfaces  are  very  deeply  toned 
with  nicely  reflective  mirrors  and  there  are  virtually  no  contact 
marks  to  be  seen.  A  choice  example  of  this  important  issue, 
althi  nigh  the  toning  is  not  tor  everyone's  taste. 


F-«sion  Four 


I  riil. iv.  September  12,  I ‘>97  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  15"..  Buyer's  Fee  Applies  In  All  lait.s  Valued  Melnse  55tMHH* 


CERTIFIED  TRADE  DOLLARS 

7175  1874-CC  AU  53  PCGS.  Bright  and  essentially  untoned,  with  very 
little  in  the  way  of  actual  wear.  There  is  an  extensive  network  of  die 
cracks  on  the  reverse. 

7176  1874'CC  MS  61  PCGS.  A  lightly  toned  and  frosty  example  of  this 
second  year  Carson  City  Trade  dollar.  Both  sides  are  struck  with 
remarkable  completeness  and  only  the  presence  of  numerous  small 
abrasions  serve  to  limit  the  grade. 

7177  1875-S  MS  62  NGC.  Very  well  struck  and  toned  in  mottled  gray 
and  golden  shades.  Light  to  moderate  field  marks  limit  the  grade. 

7178  1876-S  MS  62  PCGS.  Quite  pleasing  for  the  grade  with  consider- 
able  mint  luster  and  an  essentially  untoned  appearance. 

7179  1877-CC  AU  58  NGC.  Repunched  Date,  Breen-5817.  Toned  in 
rather  drab  shades  of  steel-blue  at  the  margins  and  antique-gold 
through  the  central  portions.  More  easily  located  with  chopmarks 
than  without. 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  TRADE  DOLLARS 

1877  Trade  Dollar,  PR  63  PCGS 


7180  1877  PR  63  PCGS.  Some  deep  toning  shades  of  gunmetal-blue 

and  deep  rose  accentuate  the-  nicely  mirrored  fields.  There  are  a  few 
minor  hairlines  and  contact  marks,  the  only  grade-limiting  factors. 
A  choice  proof  example  of  a  very  interesting  issue. 


7181  1880  PR  61  NGC.  Deeply  and  colorfully  toned  in  purple,  antique- 

gold,  and  peacock-blue  iridescence,  all  masking  an  infinite  number 
of  wispy  hairlines  on  this  proof-only  issue. 


Gem  Brilliant  Proof  1880  Trade  Dollar 


7182  1880  PR  65  NGC.  Issued  in  greater  numbers  than  any  of  the  other 

proof-only  Trade  dollar  issues  (1,987  pieces),  the  1880  is  a  date  that 
can,  without  too  much  difficulty,  be  found  in  impaired  proof  condi¬ 
tion  all  the  way  through  PR  64.  However,  gems  are  quite  elusive 
and  the  1880’s  popularity  as  a  type  coin  makes  it  somewhat  expen¬ 
sive  in  PR  65  and  better  condition.  Pieces  such  as  this  example  not 
only  require  a  deeper  pocketbook,  but  also  a  much  greater  diligence 
as  the  population  thins  out  in  higher  grades.  Soft  golden  patina  is 
noticed  at  the  outer  borders  of  each  side,  the  mirror  surfaces  are 
unfathomably  deep,  and  the  devices  are  heavily  frosted,  particularly 
the  eagle.  For  pedigree  purposes,  a  small  hairline  scratch  is  noted 
between  the  ninth  and  tenth  stars. 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


151 


Superb  MS  66  1879-P  Dollar 


1882  Proof  65  Trade  Dollar 


i  183  1882  PR  65  PCGS.  A  deeply  toned  example  of  this  proof-only 

date  Trade  dollar.  The  fields  are  nicely  mirrored  and  virtually  free  of 
the  noticeable  hairlines  that  are  so  commonly  seen  on  these  proof 
issues.  The  devices  have  considerable  frost  that  is  evident  even 
through  the  multiple  layerings  of  deep  blue,  gray,  and  rose  toning. 
An  exceptional  proof  Trade  dollar. 


CERTIFIED  MORGAN  DOLLARS 

7184  1 878  7/8TF  Weak  MS  65  PCGS.  Milky-white,  with  no  other  colors 
present.  The  fields  and  surfaces  are  well  preserved  and  free  of  any 
noticeable  bagmarks.  Nice  and  attractive. 

7185  1878  8TF  MS  64  NGC.  Brilliant  with  smooth,  virtually  unblem¬ 
ished  features.  A  premium  example  of  this  scarce  early  Morgan. 

7186  1878  8TF  MS  65  PCGS.  A  true  gem  specimen,  sharply  detailed  and 
hinting  of  golden  color  around  the  periphery  of  the  reverse. 

7187  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS  65  PCGS.  A  satiny,  first  year  exam¬ 
ple  with  just  a  few  minimal  contact  marks. 


Gem  BU  Round  Breast  1878  Dollar 


7188  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS  65  PCGS.  Dazzling  cartwheel 

brill  iance,  pinpoint  striking  details,  and  extraordinarily  clean  sur¬ 
faces  characterize  this  always-popular  transitional  issue.  Scarce  as  a 
gem  and  a  worthwhile  coin  for  the  dollar  specialist.  Population:  67 
in  65,  only  2  finer  (6/97). 

/189  1878  7/8TF  Strong  MS  65  PCGS.  Essentially  untoned  and  of  gem 

quality,  with  frosty  features  and  five  underlying  tail  feathers  clearly 
visible. 

7190  1878-CC  MS  63  PCGS;  1880-CC  MS  62  PCGS;  and  an  1885-CC 
MS  62  PCGS,  all  frosty-white  examples.  (Total:  3  coins) 

1 191  1878-CC  MS  65  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  fully  struck  with  bright  mint 

frost  and  a  few  tiny,  scattered  abrasions. 

i  192  1878-S  MS  66  PCGS.  Superb  mint  frost,  the  surfaces  of  this  coin 

ire  remarkably  free  from  abrasions  for  a  San  Francisco  dollar,  and 
th  ere  is  not  a  speck  of  color  to  be  seen  anywhere. 


smn  Four  •  Friday, 


7193  1879  MS  66  PCGS.  While  known  as  a  scarce  date  in  gem  condition, 

the  true  measure  of  this  issue’s  difficulty  lies  in  how  precipitously  its 
availability  declines  between  MS  65  and  66  grades.  For  instance,  in  MS 

65  grade  344  pieces  have  been  certified  by  PCGS  (6/97),  while  in  MS 

66  only  9  coins  have  been  so  graded.  This  is  a  sharply  struck  dollar  that 
displays  intense  mint  luster  and  is  brilliant  except  for  a  thin  crescent  of 
golden  patina  from  1 2  to  3  o’clock  on  the  reverse  rim.  An  exceptionally 
pleasing  1879-P  and  a  coin  that  would  be  difficult  to  duplicate,  much 
less  improve  upon,  because  of  its  clean  overall  surfaces. 


Impressive  Perfect  Dies  1879-CC  Dollar 
An  Exceptional  Gem  Example 


7194  1879-CC  MS  65  PCGS.  Perfect  Dies.  Unlike  the  majority  of  '7* 1* 

CC  dollars  (even  gems),  this  piece  is  minimally  abraded  and  also 
shows  minimal  luster  grazes — in  fact,  cover  the  mintmark  and  one 
would  have  a  difficult  time  determining  that  this  was  a  l  'arson  t  it' 
product.  Typical  for  the  issue,  though,  in  the  thick  mint  frost  tb.it 
races  across  each  side.  A  bit  of  light,  even,  rose  tinted  patina  ■' 
spread  across  the  surfaces,  but  certainly  not  enough  color  to  inhibit 
the  silvery  sheen  of  luster  one  immediately  notices  when  viewing 
this  impressive  piece.  The  only  detracting  element  is  a  slight  soft 
ness  of  strike  that  is  most  apparent  over  the  ear  of  l  ibertv  on  the 
obverse,  but  this  in  a  trifling  matter  given  the  overall  presets  ation  of 
this  semi  key  dollar.  (See  (  'olor  Photo) 


September  12,  1907  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  I  5%  Muver’s  lee  Applies  In  All  lots  Valued  Melon 


Frosty-White  Gem  1879-0  Dollar 


7195  1879-0  MS  65  PCGS.  A  scarce  and  always-popular  first-year  New 

Orleans  Morgan  dollar  that  is  readily  available  in  lower  grades,  but 
because  of  heavy  bagmarking  is  seldom  seen  in  gem  condition.  This 
is  a  sharply  struck  coin  that  exhibits  strong  mint  frost  and  a  pleas¬ 
ing,  snow-white  appearance. 


Gem  Brilliant  Uncirculated  1879-0  Dollar 


7196  1879-0  MS  65  PCGS.  Quite  an  exceptional  ‘79-0  that  is  remark¬ 
able  not  only  for  its  completeness  of  strike  but  also  for  the  cleanli¬ 
ness  of  the  surfaces.  Long  recognized  as  a  condition  rarity,  only  88 
coins  have  been  certified  by  PCGS  in  MS  65  with  4  finer  (7/97). 
Brilliant  throughout,  the  rich  frosted  luster  that  seems  to  race 
around  the  coin  when  it  is  angled  just  so  beneath  a  light. 

7197  1879-S  MS  66  PCGS,  satiny,  pearl-gray  surfaces;  and  an  1880-S  MS 
66  PCGS,  heavily  frosted  on  the  devices,  the  fields  are  nicely  reflec¬ 
tive  although  not  designated  as  such  on  the  holder.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7198  1879-S  MS  67  PCGS.  Splendid  overall  and  heavily  frosted,  the  sur¬ 
faces  are  nearly  devoid  of  blemishes  except  for  a  short  scrape  in  the 
luster  at  the  top  of  the  reverse. 


Outstanding,  Near-Perfect  1879-S  Dollar 


7199  1879-S  MS  68  PCGS.  Every  bit  as  wondrous  as  one  might  imagine 
from  the  grade,  this  piece  has  thick  mint  frost  and  is  nearly  free  from 
all  post-striking  impairments.  Fully  struck  as  well,  this  is  a  coin  that 
clearly  stands  out  among  other  ‘79-S  dollars — an  issue  well  known 
for  attractive  pieces. 

7200  1879-S  MS  66  Prooflike  PCGS,  mostly  brilliant  and  showing  heavy 
die  striations  on  the  reverse;  and  an  1880-S  MS  66  Prooflike  PCGS, 
fully  struck  and  brilliant.  (Total:  2  coins) 


7201  1879-S  MS  67  Prooflike  NGC.  Superb  surfaces  that  glimmer  with 

bright  reflectivity  and  are  accented  by  a  wide  dash  of  rainbow  ton¬ 
ing  at  the  bottom  of  the  reverse. 


One  of  the  Finest  Known  Flat  Breast  1879-S  Dollars 


7202  1879-S  Reverse  of  1878  MS  65  PCGS.  A  widely  collected 
Morgan  dollar  variety  that  holds  over  the  flat  breast  design  from  the 
previous  year.  It  has  been  estimated  that  fewer  than  one  percent  of 
the  total  mintage  was  of  this  variety.  The  majority  of  known  speci¬ 
mens  are  from  LaVere  Redfield’s  holdings,  but  these  pieces  are  most 
often  heavily  bagmarked  and  even  an  MS  63  is  well  above  average. 
In  gem  condition,  the  ‘79-S  Flat  Breast  is  a  very  elusive  item.  The 
surfaces  of  this  piece  display  sparkling  mint  frost  and  are  brilliant 
except  for  a  light  dusting  of  golden-brown  patina  at  the  margins. 
Fully  struck,  only  the  slightest  abrasions  disturb  the  frosted  glow 
seen  on  each  side.  An  important  condition  rarity  among  early  dol¬ 
lars.  Population:  18  in  65,  only  1  finer  (6/97). 

7203  1880  MS  65  PCGS.  A  scarce  dollar  in  gem  condition,  this  piece  is 
fully  struck  and  fully  brilliant  with  clean,  satiny  surfaces. 

7204  1880-CC  MS  66  PCGS.  Carson  City  dollars  seem  like  a  worthwhile 
purchase  at  today’s  price  levels.  They  are  always  popular  with  col¬ 
lectors  and  are  somewhat  scarce  in  high  grades.  This  is  a  fully  bril¬ 
liant  coin  with  dripping  mint  luster,  and  sharply  struck  with  the 
portrait  of  Liberty  virtually  untouched. 

7205  1880-CC  Reverse  of  1878  MS  65  PCGS.  This  is  a  rare  find,  a 
Morgan  variety  that  is  considered  scarce  as  a  gem.  This  is  a  sharply 
struck  coin  with  thick  mint  luster  and  no  mentionable  abrasions, 
just  a  few  tiny  breaks  in  the  luster  here  and  there.  An  important 
opportunity  for  the  Carson  City  dollar  collector. 


1  *5  3 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


Gem  PCGS  1880-0  Dollar 

One  of  the  Great  Condition  Rarities  in  the  Morgan  Series 


Superb  MS  68  1880-S  Morgan  Dollar 


7206  1880-0  MS  65  PCGS.  Satiny  and  very  well  struck,  with  a  touch  of 

pale  rose  patina  across  both  sides,  hut  basically  presenting  as  a  bril¬ 
liant  coin.  The  1880-0  is  one  of  the  great  condition  rarities  in  the 
entire  series  of  Morgan  dollars,  being  common  up  to  and  including 
MS  63  grade,  with  a  preponderance  of  AU  55s,  and  then  very 
quickly  dropping  off  to  nearly  unobtainable  status  in  MS  65.  This 
coin’s  exceptional  lack  of  surface  marks  immediately  sets  it  apart 
from  the  typical  uncirculated  ‘80-0,  with  the  satiny  fields  escaping 
almost  entirely.  It  is  doubtful  that  any  amount  of  money  could  buy  a 
finer  example  of  this  challenging  early  O-mint.  Population:  12  in 
65,  none  higher  (6/97). 


7207  1880-S  MS  68  PCGS.  A  splendid  ‘80-S  dollar  and  unbeatable  as  a 

type  coin.  It  one  were  to  look  up  “mint  frost”  in  the  dictionary, 
there  would  be  a  photograph  of  this  coin,  it  is  the  very  embodiment 
of  the  term.  Brilliant  throughout,  there  is  one  curious  aspect  on  this 
coin  that  we  have  never  seen  before  on  any  other  ‘80-S:  on  the 
cheek  of  Liberty  there  is  slight  pimply  evidence  of  die  rust,  the 
effect  of  which  is  to  give  Liberty  a  5  o’clock  shadow.  It  is  interesting 
to  ponder  why  this  die  was  reused  after  it  had  time  to  rust  when  1 10 
dies  were  available  this  year  to  produce  the  mintage  of  8.9  million 
pieces. 


7208  1880-S  MS  66  Prooflike  NGC.  Moderately  reflective  with  an  arc  of 

reddish-gold  toning  at  the  base  of  the  reverse. 


Impeccable  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  1880-S 


7209  1880-S  MS  67  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  A  stunning  Morgan 

dollar,  ideal  to  represent  this  popular  type  in  its  near-ultimate  state 
of  preservation.  The  surfaces  are  essentially  as  struck,  being  virtually 
untoned,  save  for  a  hint  of  peripheral  rose-gray  patina,  and  the 
heavily  frosted  devices  stand  out  from  the  glassy  fields. 


Superb  1881  Morgan 


7210  1881  MS  66  PCGS.  A  rarely  seen  dollar  in  this  superlative  grade, 
only  19  pieces  have  been  so  graded  by  PCGS  (6/97)  with  none 
finer.  This  is  a  well  struck  example  that  has  sparkling  mint  frost  and 
only  a  few  slight  luster  grazes.  Brilliant  throughout. 

721 1  1881-CC  MS  64  PCGS,  bright  and  white  with  only  a  trace  of  gold 
at  the  right  edge  of  the  obverse;  and  an  1883-CC  MS  64  PCI'S, 
completely  white  and  well  struck.  A  well  matched  pair  of  Carson 
City  dollars.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7212  1881-CC  MS  66  PCGS.  An  extremely  popular  Carson  City  issue 
Morgan  dollar  that  is  essentially  untoned  and  exhibits  a  deep,  s.itin\ 
appearance.  A  nearly  mark-free  gem. 


F 


Friday,  September  12,  I 997  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  15%  /Inver's  Fee  Applies  In  All  l  ots  Valued  Melon-  $50, (MM* 


7213  1881-0  MS  65  PCGS.  Fully  struck  with  lovely  frosted  luster.  An 
exceptionally  bright  example  of  this  important  condition  rarity. 

7214  1881-S  MS  66  PCGS,  dazzling  brilliance;  and  an  1882-S  MS  66 
PCGS,  frosted  and  fully  struck.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7215  1881-S  MS  66  PCGS,  brilliant  and  semi-prooflike;  and  an  1881-S 
MS  66  Prooflike  PCGS,  pale  patination.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7216  1881-S  MS  67  PCGS.  Essentially  untoned  and  showing  only  the 
most  insignificant  blemishes,  virtually  none  of  which  are  on  the 
central  devices. 


Sparkling,  Near-Perfect  1881-S  Dollar 


7217  1881-S  MS  68  PCGS.  Top  quality  in  all  respects,  the  obverse  has 
the  hard,  metallic,  semi-prooflike  sheen  this  issue  is  so  well  known 
for,  while  the  reverse  is  somewhat  more  frosted  hut  no  less  intense 
in  its  mint-made  splendor.  Essentially  “as  struck,”  the  only  conces¬ 
sion  on  this  coin  to  116  years  of  age  is  a  slight  edging  of  golden- 
brown  patina  on  each  side.  Pristine  throughout  and  a  remarkably 
preserved  coin.  Population:  40  in  68,  only  1  finer  (6/97). 

7218  1882  MS  66  PCGS.  Bright  and  white,  well  struck,  with  uniform 
satiny  luster  exuding  from  every  surface.  It  may  ‘only’  be  graded  as  MS 
66,  but  this  is  a  coin  that  will  get  the  attention  of  every  collector. 


Splendid  MS  67  1882-CC  Dollar 


7219  1882-CC  MS  67  PCGS.  One  of  the  finest  Carson  City  dollars  we 

have  ever  seen,  regardless  of  date.  Both  sides  are  brilliant  and  show 
the  most  intensely  lustrous  mint  frost  imaginable.  What  post-strik¬ 
ing  impairments  there  are  consist  mainly  of  tiny  luster  grazes  on  the 
cheek  of  Liberty,  otherwise  the  only  other  marks  of  any  note  (and 
they  are  insignificant)  are  a  horizontal  abrasion  by  star  2,  a  tiny 
mark  along  the  lower  cheek  of  Liberty,  and  a  small  nick  at  the  point 
of  the  truncation  of  the  neck.  Population:  26  in  67,  none  are  finer 
(6/97). 


Satiny  MS  66  1882-0  Dollar 


7220  1882-0  MS  66  PCGS.  Boldly  doubled  mintmark.  The  surfaces  on 

this  exceptionally  fine  ‘82-0  display  a  thick,  satiny  brilliance  and 
only  the  most  trivial  blemishes  on  Liberty’s  cheek  and  in  the  field 
above  the  eagle.  A  blush  of  pale  golden  patina  in  the  center  of  the 
obverse  is  the  only  trace  of  color.  Population:  12  in  66,  3  finer 
(6/97). _ 

7221  1882-0  MS  63  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  ANACS,  highly  reflective 
but  also  extensively  abraded;  1898  MS  63  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike 
ANACS,  light  color  in  the  fields  with  a  noticeable  milling  mark  on 
the  cheek  of  Liberty;  and  an  1897  Proof — Corroded,  Whizzed — AU 
Details — ANACS,  a  numismatic  tragedy,  the  once-reflective  fields 
are  now  matte-like.  (Total:  3  coins) 


1882-O/S  Dollar,  MS  64  PCGS 


7222  1882-O/S  MS  64  PCGS.  Bright  satiny  luster  with  unusually  clean 

surfaces  for  this  conditionally  rare  variety.  PCGS  has  graded  66 
examples  in  MS  64,  with  none  finer  (6/97).  NGC  has  certified  only 
one  MS  65  specimen  (7/97).  A  hint  of  golden  patina  is  seen  at  the 
borders. 


7223  1882-S  MS  67  NGC.  An  outstanding  Morgan  dollar.  The  surfaces 
are  smooth  and  creamy  and  show  no  apparent  or  distracting  abra¬ 
sions.  This  is  not  a  coin  that  “just  made  it,”  but  it  is  a  solid  coin  for 
the  grade  with  tremendous  eye  appeal. 

7224  1882-S  MS  67  PCGS.  There  is  a  small  splash  of  rainbow  color  on 
the  lower  left  portion  of  the  obverse,  otherwise  a  brilliant  coin. 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


155 


Exceptional  1882-S  MS  68  Morgan 


7225  1882-S  MS  68  PCGS.  Absolutely  breathtaking  surfaces  that  are 

creamy  and  lustrous,  with  just  enough  delicate  patina  to  ensure  orig¬ 
inality.  As  technically  perfect  as  we  can  recall  seeing  any  1882-S 
dollar,  the  most  difficult  of  the  popular  S-mints  from  1879  to  1882 
at  this  near  ultimate  grade  level.  Population:  15  in  68,  none  finer 

(6/97). 


7226  1882-S  MS  66  Prooflike  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  very  flashy,  the  fields 

were  heavily  basined  giving  the  coin  a  dished  appearance.  Much 
deeper  in  reflectivity  than  normally  seen,  and  in  fact  close  to  DMPL 
designation,  the  ‘82-S  can  be  a  challenge  to  locate  with  good  depth 
of  reflectivity. 


1883  Dollar,  MS  67  PCGS 


7227  1883  MS  67  PCGS.  Both  sides  of  this  untoned  specimen  display 

vibrant,  satiny  luster  and  the  surfaces  are  incredibly  smooth  and 
blemish-free,  with  the  additional  bonus  of  razor  sharp  detail  in  the 
centers.  ‘83-P  dollars  are  known  to  occasionally  display  clean,  satiny 
surfaces,  but  only  rarely  are  they  this  clean  and  this  boldly  struck. 
Population:  26  in  67,  only  2  are  finer  (7/97). 


Superlative  1883-CC  MS  67  Dollar 


722'i  1883-CC  MS  67  PCGS.  Essentially  brilliant  with  satiny  mint  bril¬ 

liance  that  blends  in  with  the  devices  on  the  obverse  and  shimmers 
•  gainst  the  frosty  features  on  the  reverse.  Surface  marks  are  both  few 
and  trivial,  with  both  the  portrait  of  Liberty  and  the  eagle  being  vir¬ 
tually  is  struck,  and  only  a  small  fleck  of  toning  can  be  seen 
between  star  5  and  Liberty’s  mouth. 


Splendid  MS  67  1883-0  Morgan 


7229  1883-0  MS  67  PCGS.  Impeccably  preserved  with  shimmering  lus¬ 

ter,  a  strong  strike,  and  just  the  slightest  hint  of  golden  color  across 
the  obverse.  What  separates  this  outstanding  ‘83-0  from  countless 
other  mint  state  survivors  is  its  surface  quality,  somehow  having 
escaped  virtually  all  signs  of  coin-to-coin  contact.  Population:  9  in 
67,  none  finer  (6/97). 


Lustrous  1883-S  MS  64  Dollar 


7230  1883-S  MS  64  PCGS.  Fully  brilliant  with  ample  mint  frost  and, 

unlike  the  typically  abraded  example  of  this  conditionally  scarce 
semi-key,  the  surfaces  are  void  of  all  but  a  few  relatively  minor  field 
marks.  Fairly  scarce  as  such  and  only  rarely  seen  as  a  gem. 


7231  1884  MS  66  PCGS.  A  vibrant,  utterly  frosty  specimen  with  surfaces 
that  are  untoned  and  free  of  most  appreciable  marks. 

7232  1884-CC  MS  64  ANACS,  deeply  toned  with  sunset  colors  showing 
through;  1885-0  MS  64,  well  struck  with  light  toning  at  the  edges; 
and  a  1922-S  MS  63,  exceptional  strike  for  the  date  with  light  mot¬ 
tled  toning.  All  coins  are  ANACS  encapsulated.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7233  1884-CC  MS  65  ANACS.  Soft,  satiny  luster  with  a  wash  of  char¬ 
coal-russet  patina  over  the  obverse  surface  along  with  a  nicely 
rounded  and  clean  cheek. 

7234  1884-CC  MS  66  PCGS.  Razor  sharp  with  exceptional  luster  and 
very  few  blemishes  of  any  kind.  Untoned  and  white  on  both  sides. 

7235  1884-CC  MS  66  NGC.  A  popular  Carson  City  Morgan  dollar  with 
exceptionally  clean  surfaces.  Completely  untoned  and  fully  struck 
with  creamy,  satiny  luster. 

7236  1884-0  MS  66  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  semi-prooflike  with  a  few 
specks  of  darker  color  scattered  across  each  side. 

7237  1884-0  MS  66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  Full,  intricate  striking 
details  with  unfathomably  deep  mirrors  and  chalky  mint  frost  on  the 
devices.  A  couple  of  minor  contact  marks  are  noted  on  Liberty's 
neck. 

7238  1885  MS  66  PCGS,  pale  golden  patina;  and  an  1885-0  MS  66 
PCGS,  thick,  satiny  luster.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7239  1885  MS  66  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  Pristine,  fully  struck  >ur 
faces  that  are  untoned  and  show  glittering  reflective  qualities. 
Population:  33  in  66,  1  higher  (6/97). 


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7241  1885-0  MS  67  PCGS.  The  ultimate  grade  in  which  to  find  an 
1885-0  dollar,  as  neither  PCGS  (6/97)  or  NGC  (7/97)  have  graded 
any  higher.  The  obverse  of  this  piece  has  an  even,  satiny  frost  which 
is  creamy-smooth  and  visually  appealing.  The  reverse  is  also  nice, 
but  doesn’t  have  the  same  level  of  “pizzazz”  as  the  obverse.  The  sig¬ 
nificance  of  this  piece  comes  from  the  fact  that  the  vast  majority  of 
this  date  are  either  poorly  struck  or  excessively  bagmarked. 

7242  1885-0  MS  65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  nicely 
reflective  with  an  extraordinarily  clean  cheek  on  Liberty. 

7243  1885-S  AU  Sjf'PCGS,  well  struck  with  white  surfaces;  1892-CC 
AU  53,  untoned  with  a  sharp  strike;  and  an  1896-0  AU  55,  anoth¬ 
er  well  struck  and  untoned  better  date  Morgan.  All  coins  are  PCGS 
encapsulated.  (Total:  3  coins) 


7245  1886  MS  67  PCGS.  Bright,  satiny  luster  and  fully  brilliant  over 

both  sides.  Nearly  perfect  and  an  exceptional  type  piece. 


7247  1886-S  MS  64  PCGS.  Quite  frosty  with  intense  cartwheel  brilliance 
and  just  a  hint  of  golden  peripheral  color.  Far  above  the  norm  for 
this  low-mintage  Redfield  issue. 

7248  1886-S  MS  64  NGC.  Bright,  flashy  mint  luster  with  satiny  fields, 
this  is  a  surprisingly  clean  coin  that  is  well  struck  and  almost  fully 
brilliant. 


Frosty  1885-CC  MS  67  Dollar 


7240  1885-CC  MS  67  PCGS.  Pristine  quality  in  this  popular,  low- 

mintage  issue.  The  surfaces  display  a  shimmering  vibrancy  in  the 
fields  and  frosty  devices,  both  fairly  common  traits  of  mint  state  ‘85- 
CC  dollars.  The  key  ingredient  here,  though,  is  the  almost  total 
lack  of  luster  breaks  or  blemishes.  Population:  16  in  67,  1  finer 
(6/97). 


Pristine  MS  66  1885-S  Morgan  Dollar 


Choice  Mint  State  1886-0  Dollar 


7246  1886-0  MS  64  PCGS.  If  ever  a  case  could  be  made  for  disregard¬ 

ing  the  correlation  between  mintage  and  rarity  in  high  grades,  the 
1886-0  dollar  would  be  among  the  star  witnesses.  More  than  10 
million  pieces  were  originally  struck,  a  number  greater  than  the  ‘83- 
O  through  ‘85-0  issues  which  are  among  the  most  plentiful  Morgan 
dollars  today  in  mint  state.  However,  an  uncirculated  ‘86-0,  more 
specifically  a  well  struck  uncirculated  ‘86-0,  can  be  very  difficult  to 
locate  due  to  heavy  circulation  among  surviving  pieces  and  exten¬ 
sive  Pittman  Act  meltings.  The  surfaces  here  are  virtually  untoned 
and  among  the  best  defined  we  have  seen  for  the  issue,  being  held 
back  from  the  coveted  gem  level  by  a  scattering  of  surface  marks. 


7249  1886-S  MS  66  PCGS.  A  very  flashy  1886-S  that  has  the  same 

hard,  metallic  sheen  as  seen  on  1881-S  dollars.  Sharply  defined 
throughout  with  only  the  most  trivial  abrasions  noted,  this  piece 
does  not  resemble  the  usually  seen  ‘86-S  from  the  Redfield  Hoard. 
Each  side  is  brilliant  except  for  a  faint  accent  of  pale  golden-brown 
at  the  lower  left  of  the  obverse  and  corresponding  area  on  the 
reverse.  Population:  13  in  66,  only  1  finer  (6/97). 


7244  1885-S  MS  66  PCGS.  While  plentifully  available  in  lower  uncir¬ 

culated  grades  because  of  the  Redfield  Hoard,  gem  examples  of  the 
‘85-S  are  quite  scarce  because  of  the  numerous  abrasions  usually 
seen  on  the  hoard  coins.  Better  than  MS  65,  this  issue  is  of  the 
greatest  rarity  and  importance.  This  is  a  splendid  example  that  has 
exceptionally  bright  and  lustrous  surfaces.  The  cheek  of  Liberty  is 
the  recipient  of  just  a  few  trivial  luster  breaks  while  the  balance  of 
the  coin  bias  escaped  virtually  unscathed.  Population:  1 1  in  66,  1 
finer  (6/97). 


Splendid  MS  66  1886-S  Dollar 


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Near  Gem  1887/6-0  Overdate 


Superb  Quality  1887  Morgan  Dollar 


7250  1887  MS  67  PCGS.  Brilliant,  fully  struck,  and  displaying  intense 

mint  luster — just  the  appearance  one  would  expect  from  this  com¬ 
mon  date  dollar  in  uncommonly  high  condition.  A  perfect  type 
piece.  Population:  21  in  67,  only  1  finer  (6/97). 


Solid  Gem  Overdate  1887/6  Dollar 


7251  1887/6  MS  65  PCGS.  A  solid  gem  example  of  this  scarce  overdate 

dollar.  A  lunule  from  the  bottom  of  the  6  is  clearly  discernahle  with 
a  glass  and  faintly  visible  to  the  unaided  eye.  Brilliant  on  the 
obverse  with  just  a  hint  of  pale  color  on  the  reverse.  Sharply  defined 
throughout.  Population:  34  in  65,  none  are  finer  (6/97). 


Sparkling,  Satiny  Gem  1887-0  Dollar 


<252  1887-0  MS  65  PCGS.  Most  1887-0  dollars  are  circulated  and 

most  of  the  few  mint  state  examples  seen  are  marginal  MS  60-62 
coins.  In  gem  states  of  preservation,  this  is  one  of  the  rarest  dates  in 
the  series.  This  piece  has  sparkling  luster  and  is  fully  struck — cer¬ 
tainly  atypical  for  the  issue — and  the  surfaces  show  only  the  slight¬ 
est  evidence  of  coin-to-coin  contact.  An  amazing  example  of  this 
conditionally  rare  Morgan  dollar.  Population:  52  in  65,  none  are 
finer  (6/97). 


7253  1887/6-0  MS  64  PCGS.  Rare  and  desirable  as  the  finest  obtain¬ 

able  grade  for  the  mintmarked  overdate,  as  PCGS  has  so  far  awarded 
only  1 1  coins  as  mint  state  64,  with  none  graded  higher  (6/97).  The 
present  specimen  boasts  vibrant  white  luster  that  is  undiminished  by 
toning,  and  is  boldly  struck.  Naturally,  the  cheek  on  Liberty  is  clean 
as  are  the  surrounding  fields,  with  no  significant  or  detrimental  bag- 
marks  of  note.  The  reverse  is  similar,  with  the  few  bagmarks  there 
are  hidden  atop  the  devices  leaving  the  frosty  fields  smooth  and 
unblemished  by  contact.  Experience  proves  that  such  rarities  must 
be  purchased  when  available,  for  once  this  coin  is  sold,  its  equal 
may  not  be  seen  again  for  years  in  the  marketplace. 

The  7/6  overdate  is  faint,  but  can  easily  be  seen  to  the  lower 
right  of  the  digit  7  with  the  aid  of  a  magnifying  glass. 


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Gem  BU  1887-S  Morgan  Dollar 


7254  1887-S  MS  65  PCGS.  Brilliant  throughout  and  sporting  bright 
mint  frost  and  only  the  slightest  evidence  of  abrasions  or  luster 
grazes — an  atypical  condition  for  this  normally  heavily  abraded 
Redfield  issue.  The  only  surface  blemish  worthy  of  note  is  a  short, 
vertical  grease  stain  that  was  struck  into  the  lower  portion  of  the 
portrait  of  Liberty. 

7255  1888  MS  65  ANACS.  Obviously  an  “end  coin”  in  a  paper  roll,  the 
obverse  displays  deep,  multicolored  hues  of  the  rainbow  in  a  scat¬ 
tered  fashion.  The  reverse  is  mostly  brilliant  with  well  struck  central 
details.  Far  from  a  common  date  in  gem  condition. 

7256  1888  MS  66  PCGS.  Full,  bright  satiny  luster  enhances  both  sides. 
The  cheek  is  exceptionally  free  from  abrasions.  PCGS  has  graded 
only  3  coins  finer  (7/97). 

♦, 

7257  1888  MS  66  NGC.  Bright  and  satiny  with  virtually  no  abrasions  on 
either  side.  A  very  attractive,  high  grade  piece. 

7258  1888-0  MS  65  PCGS.  Well  struck  and  brilliant.  Showing  faint  evi¬ 
dence  of  roller  marks  on  the  cheek  of  Liberty. 


Glittering,  Semi-Prooflike  1888-0  Dollar 


7259  1888-0  MS  66  PCGS.  While  common  enough  in  lower  grades, 
the  ‘88-0  is  conditionally  challenging  in  grades  higher  than  MS  65. 
The  devices  display  the  bright  satiny  luster  this  issue  is  so  well 
known  for,  and  the  fields  are  semi-prooflike,  giving  added  sparkle  to 
this  high  grade  specimen.  Also,  both  sides  are  tree  from  any  distract¬ 
ing  blemishes,  confirming  this  piece  as  upper-end  by  anyone  s  stan¬ 
dards.  Population:  26  in  66,  none  are  finer  (6/97). 

7260  1888-S  MS  64  NGC.  Glittering  and  untoned,  only  a  couple  of  tiny 
contact  marks  restrict  this  scarcer  Redfield  issue  from  the  gem  class. 


Frosted  Gem  1888-S  Dollar 


7261  1888-S  MS  65  PCGS.  Brilliant  throughout  with  shimmering  mint 
luster.  The  surfaces  are  uncommonly  clean  for  this  Redfield  date,  dis¬ 
playing  only  the  slightest  abrasions  scattered  widely  across  each  side. 
One  of  the  finest  gems  we  have  seen  of  this  scarcer  S-mint  dollar. 

7262  1889  MS  66  PCGS.  Untoned  with  a  pleasing,  frosty  appearance. 
Common  in  lower  uncirculated  grades,  but  difficult  in  gem  condi¬ 
tion.  Population:  20  in  66,  3  finer  (7/97). 

7263  1889-CC  VF  25  PCGS.  Original  dirty-gray  surfaces.  An  attractive 
example  of  this  rare,  key  date  issue. 


Lustrous  AU  53  1889-CC  Morgan  Dollar 


7264  1889-CC  AU  53  PCGS.  Mostly  brilliant  without  a  trace  of 

prooflikeness  and  showing  only  a  touch  of  wear  on  the  highpoints. 
Desirable  quality  for  this  Carson  City  key. 


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Lightlv  Abraded  \1S  63  1889-CC  Dollar 


1889-CC  Morgan,  MS  63  DMPL 


7265  1889-CC  MS  63  PCGS.  Sparkling  mint  frost  covers  each  side  of 

this  attractive  key.  Minimally  abraded  for  the  grade  with  no  marks 
worthy  of  individual  mention,  just  light  chatter  prevents  a  higher 
grade.  Nearly  brilliant  with  only  a  touch  of  light  golden  patina  on 
each  side.  Sharply  struck.  A  premium  example  of  this  important 
Morgan  dollar  rarity. 


7266  1889-CC  MS  63  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  NGC.  While  the  ‘89-CC 

is  not  a  great  rarity  with  prooflike  fields,  such  coins  are  in  constant 
demand  by  collectors  as  they  represent  the  ultimate  in  aesthetic 
appeal  in  this  key  date  Morgan  dollar.  The  fields  on  this  piece  are 
indeed  deeply  mirrored.  The  devices  are  also  lightly  frosted,  provid¬ 
ing  a  modest  cameo  contrast  on  each  side.  Very  lightly  toned,  this 
mostly  being  seen  around  the  outer  margins  of  each  side.  There  are 
a  few  small  marks  scattered  about  that  account  for  the  grade. 
Population:  29  in  63,  only  10  are  finer  (7/97). 


7267  1889-0  MS  63  PCGS,  a  well  struck  example  of  one  of  the  more  dif¬ 

ficult  O-mint  Morgans.  The  surfaces  are  predominantly  untoned 
with  frosty  luster;  and  an  1892-0  MS  62  PCGS,  much  like  the  pre¬ 
vious  coin  hut  with  a  hit  stronger  strike  and  luster  and  a  few  more 
bagmarks.  (Total:  2  coins) 


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Gem  1 889-0  Morgan  Dollar 


7268  1889-0  MS  65  PCGS.  Blazing-white,  with  exceptionally  lustrous 

surfaces.  A  decidedly  premium  quality  example  of  an  issue  that  sel¬ 
dom  comes  this  nice. 


Superb  MS  66  1889-S  Dollar 


7269  1889-S  MS  66  PCGS.  Another  Redfield  issue  in  non-Redfield 

condition,  that  is  to  say,  an  uncommonly  clean  coin  with  eye  appeal 
that  one  would  not  expect  to  find  on  one  of  the  better  hoard  coins. 
This  is  a  well  struck  piece  whose  bright  mint  frost  is  virtually  undis¬ 
turbed  by  abrasions,  the  only  mentionable  one  being  an  angling 
mark  below  the  eye  of  Liberty.  The  ‘89-S  is  very  difficult  in  gem  and 
better  grades  with  only  16  pieces  having  been  so  certified  by  PCGS 
(6/97),  with  1  finer. 


1890  Dollar  in  Gem 


7270  1890  MS  65  PCGS.  Soft,  satiny  luster  covers  the  surfaces  of  this 

impressive  gem  dollar.  Extraordinarily  clean  overall  with  the  only 
attribute  that  keeps  it  from  the  next  highest  grade  being  slight  soft¬ 
ness  of  strike  over  the  ear  and  on  the  eagle’s  breast.  Population:  67 
in  65,  none  are  finer  (6/97). 


7271  1890-CC  MS  65  PCGS.  The  luster  is  thick  and  satiny  rather  than 

frosted,  as  usually  seen.  Very  sharply  struck  in  all  areas  and  uncom¬ 
monly  clean  for  a  Carson  City  dollar  with  uniform  pearl-gray  sur¬ 
faces.  Outstanding  quality. 


7272  1890-0  MS  65  PCGS.  A  rare  find,  the  lack  of  striking  details  usual¬ 

ly  prevents  most  high  quality  ‘90-0  dollars  from  grading  MS  65. 
This  piece,  however,  is  quite  sharp  in  the  important  areas  over 
Liberty’s  ear  and  on  the  eagle’s  breast.  Both  sides  display  thick, 
satiny  luster. 


Superb  1890-S  Morgan,  MS  66  PCGS 


7273  1890-S  MS  66  PCGS.  The  cheek  of  Liberty  is  remarkably  free 

from  contact  marks  as  is  the  remainder  of  the  coin.  The  thick  mint 
luster  is  fully  white  and  untoned.  A  sharp  looking  example  of  this 
scarce  and  popular  S-mint.  Population:  43  in  66,  only  3  are  finer 
(7/97). 


Scarce  1891  Dollar  in  Gem  Condition 


7274  1891  MS  65  PCGS.  The  fields  show  a  few  minor  abrasions  and  lus¬ 

ter  scrapes  as  does  the  eagle’s  breast  (none  of  which  are  of  any  con¬ 
sequence),  hut  the  cheek  of  Liberty  is  free  from  any  blemishes  visi¬ 
ble  to  the  unaided  eye.  Well  struck,  the  satiny  surfaces  have  a  faint 
pearl-gray  patina  that  most  would  just  dismiss  as  brilliant. 
Population:  29  in  65,  only  1  finer  (6/97). 


7275  1891-CC  MS  63  PCGS.  Well  frosted  with  a  hit  of  light  gray  patina 

on  the  reverse. 


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Gem  1891-CC  Dollar 


7276  1891-CC  MS  65  PCGS.  Sparkling  mint  luster  characterizes  the 

surfaces  of  this  solid  gem  CC  dollar.  The  striking  details  are  well 
defined  throughout,  and  the  otherwise  brilliant  finish  shows  just  the 
slightest  overlay  of  pale  patina  with  several  darker  specks  and 
streaks  around  the  eagle’s  head. 


Radiant  MS  66  1891-S  Dollar 


7277  1891-S  MS  66  PCGS.  The  luster  on  this  amazing  coin  is  a  sheet  of 

smooth  silver  that  pounds  at  the  viewer  with  its  intense  frost  and 
overall  flash.  Brilliant  and  fairly  well  struck,  only  minor  luster 
scrapes  disturb  the  otherwise  pristine  surfaces  of  this  conditionally 
challenging  dollar.  Population:  19  in  66,  only  6  finer  (6/97). 


Flashy  Gem  1892  Dollar 


7278  1892  MS  65  PCGS.  An  impressive  example  of  this  elusive  P-mint. 

Each  side  is  brilliant  and  the  coin  is  very  flashy  overall  with  bright, 
semi-prooflike  fields.  The  surfaces  are  remarkably  free  from  abra¬ 
sions  and  the  only  detraction  is  softness  of  strike  in  the  center  of 
each  side.  Population:  74  in  65,  only  1  finer  (6/97). 


Colorfully  Toned  Gem  1892-CC  Dollar 


7279  1892-CC  MS  65  PCGS.  A  colorful,  gem  quality  example  of  this 

more  difficult  Carson  City  dollar.  Each  side  is  drenched  in  intermin¬ 
gling  shades  of  orange-gold,  steel-blue,  and  rose,  probably  from 
decades  of  envelope  storage,  and  displays  a  lustrous  and  frosty 
appearance  underneath.  Minor  blemishes  are  noted  on  Liberty’s 
cheek  and  in  the  fields,  but  these  are  more  than  atoned  for  by  this 
coin’s  outstanding  eye  appeal. 


Near-Brilliant  Gem  1892-CC  Dollar 


7280  1892-CC  MS  65  PCGS.  Very  similar  in  appearance  to  the  gem 

1891-CC  offered  above,  and  from  the  same  consignor,  this  piece 
also  is  essentially  a  brilliant  coin  with  a  few  scattered  streaks  and 
spots  of  pale  golden  and  it  shows  the  same  streakiness  around  the 
eagle’s  head.  A  bit  brighter  in  the  fields  with  well  frosted  devices. 
Scarce  in  gem  condition. 


7281  1892-0  MS  64  PCGS.  A  creamy,  white  Morgan  dollar  that  has  a 

very  clean  cheek  and  overall  surfaces.  The  striking  characteristics 
are  rather  typical  for  this  New  Orleans  issue,  as  it  is  a  little  soft  at 
the  centers  on  both  sides. 


Rarely  Seen  MS  65  1892-0  Dollar 


7282  1892-0  MS  65  PCGS.  When  it  comes  to  gem  1892-0  dollars, 

many  are  called  but  few  are  chosen.  There  are  hundreds  of  coins 
that  have  nice  luster  and  clean  surfaces,  but  lack  the  significant 
highpoint  definition  required  of  a  gem.  This  coin  is  far  from  fully 
struck  but  it  is  better  defined  than  95%  of  the  ‘92-0  dollars  we  have 
seen.  The  portrait  of  Liberty  is  virtually  untouched  by  abrasions, 
with  only  a  few  scattered  luster  grazes  present  to  prevent  an  even 
loftier  grade  for  this  important  O-mint.  Nearly  brilliant  with  nisi 
the  faintest  hint  of  pale  golden  patina  on  each  side.  Population:  15 
in  65,  only  1  finer  (6/97). 


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Gem  1892-0  Dollar 


7283  1892-0  MS  65  PCGS.  Quite  an  important  coin  and  one  that  will 

undoubtedly  be  of  interest  to  many  date  and  mintmark  collectors  of 
the  Morgan  series.  Unlike  the  vast  majority  of  ‘92-0  dollars,  this 
piece  is  95%  fully  struck.  It  is  just  a  whisker  away  from  looking  like 
an  1878-P  there  is  so  much  detailing  present  over  the  ear  of  Liberty 
and  on  the  eagle’s  breast.  Brilliant  and  exceptionally  clean  with  a 
bit  of  golden  peripheral  toning,  there  are  no  mentionable  marks  on 
either  side.  Population:  35  in  65,  only  1  finer  (7/97). 


Solid  MS  65  1893  Morgan  Dollar 


7284  1893  MS  65  PCGS.  The  1893-P  is  always  popular  because  it  is  the 

only  issue  from  this  year  a  collector  has  any  real  chance  of  obtaining 
in  gem  condition.  And  frankly,  that  is  a  rare  opportunity  as  only  46 
gems  have  been  certified  by  PCGS  (6/97)  with  none  finer. 
Untoned,  the  muted  brilliance  of  the  coin  is  only  slightly  disturbed 
by  a  few  small  abrasions  and  luster  grazes,  none  of  which  are  signifi¬ 
cant  enough  to  warrant  individual  mention.  Well  defined  through¬ 
out,  but  lacking  complete  highpoint  definition,  as  usual. 


Fully  Struck,  Near-Gem  1893-CC  Dollar 


7285  1893-CC  MS  64  PCGS.  A  splendid,  high  grade  example  of  this 

always-needed  and  much  sought-after  key  issue.  Rare  in  all  grades, 
‘93-CC  dollars  are  especially  difficult  in  mint  condition  and  are 
even  more  elusive  with  decent  striking  details.  This  is  a  brilliant 
and  highly  lustrous  coin  that  shows  complete  striking  definition 
over  the  ear  of  Liberty  as  well  as  fully  articulated  breast  feathers  on 
the  eagle.  Only  the  slightest  luster  grazes  are  noted  on  the  obverse, 
and  there  is  a  single  horizontal  mark  across  the  breast  of  the  eagle, 
these  being  the  only  deterrents  to  a  full  gem  grade. 


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Lustrous,  Hi^h  Grade  1893-0  Dollar 


1893-S  Dollar,  AU  50 


7286  1893-0  MS  64  PCGS.  Awash  in  luster  on  the  obverse,  the 

untoned  fields  and  devices  are  radiant  with  original  mint  glow.  On 
the  reverse,  the  fields  are  a  touch  reflective — and  yet  also  lustrous — 
enough  so  to  provide  contrast  between  the  devices  and  fields.  There 
is  an  area  of  light  toning  at  the  upper  reverse,  elsewhere  the  coin  is 
white.  Both  sides  are  fully  struck,  with  bold  hair  separation  on  all 
but  the  uppermost  curls  over  Liberty’s  ear.  Long  known  as  a  key  date 
in  the  Morgan  dollar  series,  the  1893-0  is  nearly  impossible  to  find 
in  PCGS  certified  mint  state  65,  to  date  (6/97)  only  3  coins  have 
been  so  graded,  with  none  graded  higher.  Even  locating  a  near-gem 
like  this  is  quite  a  chore,  for  only  18  have  been  certified  by  PCGS, 
attesting  to  the  rarity  of  this  date  in  this  condition.  An  opportunity 
to  purchase  one  of  the  foremost  condition  rarities  of  the  entire 
series.  (See  Color  Photo) 


7288  1893-S  AU  50  PCGS.  Lightly  toned  a  silver-gray  color,  with  only 

light  wear  on  the  highpoints.  With  the  prohibitive  cost  of  mint 
state  pieces,  this  lustrous,  high-grade  circulated  piece  makes  a  fine 
alternative. 


7287  1893-S — Cleaned — XF  Details,  Net  VF  20  ANACS.  Light  gray 

overall  and  not  as  bad  as  one  might  imagine  from  the  above  dis¬ 
claimer. 


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Blazing  1894  Gem 


Lustrous  MS  64  1 894-0  Morgan  Dollar 


7289  1894  MS  65  PCGS.  An  exceptional  example  of  this  key  date,  the 

fields  are  ablaze  with  luster  on  both  sides,  and  the  devices  are  crisp 
and  boldly  struck.  A  whisper  of  gold  toning  has  started  to  form  on 
the  obverse,  the  reverse  retains  the  original  mint  color,  and  in  every 
way  this  coin  looks  like  it  was  just  popped  out  of  a  mint  sealed  bag. 
Somehow,  the  fields  and  devices  have  remained  free  of  all  but  the 
tiniest  contact  marks,  the  most  notable  hidden  beneath  the  US  of 
PLURIBUS  extending  down  toward  the  cap  of  Liberty.  PCGS  has 
graded  a  meager  13  coins  this  high,  with  2  coins  graded  a  notch 
higher  (6/97). 


7290  1894-0  MS  64  PCGS.  Struck  during  the  reduced-mintage  years 

from  1893  to  1895,  a  greater  percentage  of ‘94-0  dollars  saw  exten¬ 
sive  circulation  than  other  New  Orleans  issues  of  this  type.  The  rel¬ 
atively  small  quantities  of  uncirculated  pieces  that  exist  today  are 
almost  always  poorly  struck  and  exhibit  drab  luster.  The  strike  on 
this  choice  ‘94-0  is  above  average,  but  there  is  still  a  bit  of  softness 
over  the  ear  of  Liberty.  Each  side  is  awash  with  a  delicate  reddish- 
golden  toning  with  strong,  underlying  satiny  luster.  The  surfaces  are 
remarkably  unabraded.  Overall,  this  is  one  of  the  best  preserved 
examples  of  this  conditionally  scarce  O-mint  we  have  had  the  privi¬ 
lege  to  offer. 


The  Always-Popular  1894-S  in  Gem  Condition 


7291  1894-S  MS  65  PCGS.  The  ‘94-S  dollar  is  a  scarce  and  desirable 

issue  for  several  reasons.  While  an  elusive  date,  the  ‘94-S  is  by  far 
the  easiest  of  the  three  1894  issues  to  obtain  for  anyone  seeking  a 
coin  for  a  date  set.  Mint  state  specimens  are  fairly  uncommon  and 
more  often  than  not  heavily  abraded,  leaving  very  few  gems  for  the 
collector.  As  with  most  mint  state  pieces  we  have  seen,  the  surfaces 
are  bright  and  sparkle  with  luster  and  display  vaguely  semi-prooflike 
fields.  Close  examination  reveals  several  very  shallow  roller  marks 
on  the  cheek  of  Liberty,  but  these  do  not  visually  distract  in  any 
way  from  the  overall  appeal  of  the  coin;  in  fact,  they  are  well  con¬ 
cealed  by  an  irregular  streak  of  golden-brown  toning  that  runs  from 
below  Liberty’s  eye  to  the  back  of  the  jawline.  Population:  48  in  65, 
only  6  finer  (6/97). 


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Mint  State  1895-0 


Scarce,  Near-Gem  1895-S  Dollar 


7293  1895-S  MS  64  PCGS.  A  high  grade  example  of  this  rare  an 

important  semi-key  dollar.  The  fields  have  innumerable  faint  di 
striations  which  are  responsible  for  imparting  a  semi-prooflik 
appearance  to  the  coin  with  mildly  contrasting,  frosted  device: 
Lacking  a  complete  strike  over  the  ear  of  Liberty,  each  side  has  ju: 
enough  small  abrasions  to  keep  this  otherwise  gem  coin  from  an  M 
65  grade. 


7294  1896  MS  66  PCGS.  A  brilliant,  well  struck  example  with  unusuall 

bright  luster,  a  characteristic  not  often  seen  on  this  date.  Th 
creamy-white  specimen  is  as  nice  as  if  it  had  just  been  struck. 


7292  1895-0  MS  61  PCGS.  A  lustrous,  untoned  example  of  this  sought- 

after  date.  The  fields  and  devices  have  light  bagmarks  that  are  even¬ 
ly  distributed  throughout,  with  the  most  significant  one  hidden 
beneath  Liberty’s  lower  right  curls.  On  the  reverse,  there  are  far 
fewer  bagmarks,  and  most  are  hidden  by  the  devices.  Well  struck  on 
all  but  the  uppermost  curl  over  Liberty’s  ear,  and  on  the  reverse, 
even  the  breast  feathers  are  full  and  complete.  On  the  whole,  this 
coin  has  more  flash  and  appeal  than  one  would  expect  for  the  grade, 
making  this  an  excellent  choice  for  an  advanced  Morgan  dollar  col¬ 
lection.  Only  73  pieces  have  been  graded  in  the  various  permuta¬ 
tions  (mint  state,  prooflike,  and  deep  mirror  prooflike)  by  PCGS 
(6/97),  unlike  most  dates  which  have  seen  bags  and  bags  of  coins 
certified  in  mint  state,  further  proving  the  long-standing  rarity  of 
this  key  date.  (See  Color  Photo) 


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Wondrous  1896-0  Dollar 


7295  1896-0  MS  64  PCGS.  Unlike  later  New  Orleans  issues,  beginning  with  the  1898-0  where  vast  quantities  of  uncirculated  coins  were  kept  in  government 

vaults  until  the  1960s,  no  such  hoards  were  ever  found  of  the  relatively  high  mintage  ‘96-0  and  ‘97-0  dollars.  Add  to  that,  the  propensity  for  substandard 
strike  and  luster  characteristics  and  these  issues  emerge  as  real  rarities  in  high  quality  uncirculated  condition.  This  remarkably  preserved  example  is  satiny  in 
appearance  and  virtually  untoned,  though  a  whisper  of  milky  silver-gray  patina  can  be  seen  in  the  fields.  The  strike  is  a  touch  sharper  in  the  tell-tale  areas  than 
on  the  typical  example  and,  save  for  a  shallow  bagmark  on  Liberty’s  cheek,  surface  marks  are  few  and  far  between.  Overall,  one  of  the  nicest  ‘96-0  dollars 
around.  One  of  only  12  so  graded  by  PCGS  as  noted  in  their  Population  Report  with  2  coins  graded  higher  (6/97)  confirming  the  rarity  of  this  date  in  choice 
mint  state  grades.  (See  Color  Photo) 


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<-No  1897  MS  65  NGC.  Both  sides  are  smothered  in  golden,  red,  and 
sea  green  toning.  Well  '.truck  and  currently  enjoying  its  100th 
anniversary.  A  coin  tor  the  toning  enthusiast. 

7-N7  1897  MS  66  PCGS.  Essentially  mark-tree  fields  and  deep,  satiny  lus¬ 

ter  abound  on  each  side.  The  hair  over  Liberty’s  ear  and  the  eagle’s 
feathers  are  well  struck. 

7.NS  1897  MS  65  Prooflike  PCGS.  A  scarce  and  underrated  dollar  with 
deeply  reflective  fields.  This  piece  is  fully  brilliant  and  well  struck. 

7 .NS  1897  MS  65  Prooflike  PCGS.  Untoned  with  just  a  few  scattered 
marks  mostly  limited  to  the  obverse.  Scarce  as  a  PL  gem. 
Population:  17  in  65,  2  higher  (7/97). 


Choice  Uncirculated  1897-0  Dollar 


7)00  1897-0  MS  64  PCGS.  An  exceedingly  rare,  mint  state  date  in  this 

popular  series.  This  satiny,  untoned  specimen  is  very  well  defined, 
although  the  highpoints  are  just  a  bit  faint  as  is  normally  seen  on  all 
1897-Os.  Abundant  luster  graces  both  sides,  and  has  a  silver-gray 
sheen.  Normally,  these  elusive  mint  state  coins  are  seen  with  a 
rather  gray,  dull  appearance.  There  are  only  a  couple  of  tiny  abra¬ 
sions — far  less  than  normal — and  the  fields  are  virtually  free  of 
marks.  This  premium  coin  must  be  examined  to  be  appreciated. 
Population:  5  in  64,  5  finer  (7/97). 


Choice  Uncirculated  1897-0  Dollar 


7301  1897-0  MS  64  NGC.  The  surfaces  on  this  very  scarce,  near-gem 

‘97-0  dollar  are  typically  satiny,  but  far  from  the  normal  drab  satiny 
luster  that  characterizes  the  issue.  Both  sides  are  basically  untoned 
save  for  a  thin  crescent  of  reddish-gold  color  along  the  base  of  the 
obverse.  The  strike  is  unusually  bold  in  the  centers.  Only  a  few 
minor  luster  grazes  are  seen  on  Liberty’s  cheek.  Overall,  one  of  the 
nicer  1897-0  Morgans  we  have  had  the  privilege  to  offer  and 
among  the  elite  of  this  conditionally  scarce  New  Orleans  date. 
Population:  1 1  in  64,  8  finer  (7/97). 


7302  1897-S  MS  66  PCGS.  Lovely  satiny  luster  with  surfaces  free  from  all 
but  the  tiniest  marks.  Fully  brilliant  overall. 

7303  1898  MS  64  NGC.  At  first  glance,  this  piece  appears  to  be  a  smoky- 
toned  proof,  as  there  are  definite  prooflike  fields  hidden  under  the 
patina.  Under  careful  scrutiny  it  is  difficult  to  find  enough  bagmarks 
to  justify  the  grade.  Certainly  an  intriguing  coin  for  students  of  the 
Morgan  dollar,  since  it  exhibits  virtually  none  of  metal-flow  charac¬ 
teristics  of  business  strikes. 

7304  1898  MS  65  PCGS.  Very  clean  surfaces  overall  with  the  usual  thick, 
satiny  luster. 

7305  1898  MS  66  PCGS.  White  and  untoned  over  virtually  flawless 
fields,  a  much  more  difficult  date  than  the  early  S-mints  in  this 
grade. 

7306  1898-0  MS  66  NGC.  Impeccably  preserved  tor  this  otherwise  com 
mon  issue,  being  reasonably  sharp  in  the  centers  and  showing  essen¬ 
tially  no  toning  on  either  side. 


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7308  1898-0  MS  66  Prooflike  PCGS.  Remarkably  Jeep  mirrors  in  the 
fields  with  mildly  contrasting,  frosted  devices.  A  special,  high  grade 
example  of  this  otherwise  common  O-mint  dollar. 

7309  1898-0  MS  64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  PCGS.  A  clean-cheeked 
specimen  displaying  considerable  sparkle  in  the  fields. 

7310  1898-S  MS  63  PCGS.  Well  struck  for  this  more  difficult  S-mint  and 
displaying  a  brilliant,  semi-reflective  luster  in  the  fields. 

731 1  1898-S  MS  65  PCGS.  Fully  struck  and  brilliant  with  satiny  fields.  A 
sharp  looking  example  of  this  conditionally  elusive,  late  date 
Morgan. 

7312  1899  MS  65  PCGS.  Thick,  frosty  luster  with  hints  of  gold  about  the 
edges.  A  gem  example  of  this  lower  mintage  date. 

7313  1899  MS  66  PCGS.  A  truly  remarkable  coin  for  this  scarcer  date. 
The  surfaces  are  pristine  with  only  microscopic  marks  seen  in  out  of 
the  way  places.  Fully  struck  and  brilliant.  A  fine  example  of  this 
popular  date. 


7316  1900  MS  66  PCGS.  Fully  brilliant  and  boldly  struck,  the  fields  are 

satiny  in  appearance.  An  extremely  clean  example. 


7318  1900-O/CC  MS  64  PCGS.  Handsomely  toned  in  golden-russet  and 

sea-green  shades,  with  only  a  few  facial  marks  keeping  the  grade 
below  gem  status. 


7320  1900-S  MS  63  PCGS.  Extremely  lustrous  with  hints  of  golden  color 

about  the  obverse  edge. 


7322  1900-S  MS  64  Prooflike  NGC.  Brilliant  and  quite  well  struck  over 

Liberty’s  ear  and  on  the  eagle’s  breast.  Like  all  20th  century 
Morgans  from  the  San  Francisco  mint,  the  1900-S  is  very  elusive  in 
Prootlike  condition. 


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1898-0  Morgan,  MS  67 


7307  1898-0  MS  67  PCGS.  Exceptional  quality,  this  high-end  coin  dis¬ 

plays  thick,  satin-like  luster  and  is  fully  brilliant  with  near  abrasion- 
free  surfaces.  Population:  26  in  67,  none  are  finer  (7/97). 


Superb  1899-0  Dollar,  MS  67  PCGS 


7314  1899-0  MS  67  PCGS.  Exquisite  surfaces  and  luster,  notable  by  an 

almost  total  absence  of  bagmarks.  PCGS  has  graded  34  MS  67s,  and 
only  1  higher.  This  is  certainly  one  of  the  finest  known  of  this  date, 
and  worthy  of  a  generous  bid. 


1899-S  Morgan,  MS  66 


7315  1899-S  MS  66  PCGS.  A  very  scarce  late  date  S-mint  dollar  that 

shows  remarkably  clean  surfaces  for  the  issue.  The  cheek  of  Liberty 
is  virtually  flawless,  the  surfaces  have  a  semi-reflective  appearance, 
and  exhibit  a  hint  of  pastel  golden  color.  An  important  coin  for  the 
specialist.  Population:  34  in  66,  only  2  finer  (7/97). 


Phenomenal  1900-0  Dollar — MS  67 


7317  1900-0  MS  67  PCGS.  One  of  the  finest  Morgan  dollars  we  have 

ever  seen,  regardless  of  date  or  mintmark.  The  cheek  of  Liberty  is 
rounded,  smooth,  and  untouched  by  abrasions.  And,  in  fact,  the 
remainder  of  the  coin  is  equally  free  of  post-striking  impairments. 
The  surfaces  are  bright  and  untoned  with  thick,  satiny  luster.  An 
extraordinary  dollar  for  one  of  the  finest  type  sets. 


MS  66  O/CC  With  An  Especially  Sharp  Second  C 


7319  1900-O/CC  MS  66  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  sharply  struck  with  soft, 

satiny  surfaces  that  are  virtually  unscathed  by  abrasions.  The  second 
C  in  the  CC  mintmark  has  the  most  pronounced  lower  curve  we 
have  ever  seen,  being  plainly  visible  to  the  unaided  eye.  A  glass 
reveals  virtually  all  of  the  second  C  with  the  first  C  faint,  as  usual. 
Always  a  popular  issue  with  collectors  and  one  of  only  two  over- 
mintmarks  in  the  entire  Morgan  series.  Population:  30  in  66,  only  1 
finer  (6/97). 


Superb  Mint  State  1900-S  Morgan  Dollar 


7321  1900-S  MS  66  PCGS.  Spectacular  quality  for  a  ‘00-S  dollar,  being 

as  boldly  defined  as  any  of  this  issue  and  displaying  intense,  satiny- 
white  luster.  Surface  marks  are  extremely  minimal  including  the 
most  vulnerable  area,  Liberty’s  cheek,  which  is  hardly  affected  by- 
even  the  slightest  blemish. 


Rare  Select  Uncirculated  1901  Dollar 


7323  1901  MS  63  PCGS.  A  crisp,  even  select  mint  state  example  of  this 

elusive  P-mint,  with  satiny  luster  that  is  far  superior  to  the  typically 
marginal  uncirculated  coin  and  showing  strong  highpoint  detail  in 
the  centers.  The  obverse  shows  a  few  moderate  abrasions  on 
Liberty’s  cheek  and  scattered  blemishes  are  seen  about  the  eagle’s 
left  wing.  Quality  that  is  not  often  found  on  this  conditionally  rare 
Morgan  dollar.  (See  Color  Photo) 


7324  1901-0  MS  66  PCGS.  Extraordinarily  clean  for  this  twentieth  cen¬ 

tury  O-mint,  with  only  a  hint  of  silver-gray  patina  over  satiny  sur¬ 
faces. 


Gem  Quality  1901-S  Morgan  Dollar 


7325  1901-S  MS  65  PCGS.  The  1901-S  is  one  of  the  most  difficult 

issues  associated  with  the  Redfield  hoard  and  apparently  was  widely 
circulated  at  its  time  of  issue.  As  it  should  be,  but  is  not  always  the 
case  with  Morgan  dollars,  the  ‘01-S  is  actually  most  common  in  well 
worn  condition.  Uncirculated  pieces  are  the  rarest  minted  in  San 
Francisco  during  the  six-year  period  from  1897-1902.  The  surfaces 
on  this  outstanding  example  are  satiny  and  virtually  unblemished, 
with  strong  central  details. 


7326  1902  MS  66  PCGS.  An  impressive  ‘02-P  dollar  that  is  flashy,  well 
struck,  and  shows  bright,  satiny  fields.  A  hint  of  golden  toning 
shows  at  the  base  of  the  obverse.  A  conditionally  scarce  and  desir¬ 
able  coin. 

7327  1902-0  MS  66  Prooflike  PCGS.  A  nicely  mirrored,  no-contrast 
prooflike  that  shows  exceedingly  bright  surfaces  over  both  sides.  A 
very  rare  condition  in  which  to  locate  an  ‘02-0,  only  5  pieces  have 
been  so  graded  and  none  are  finer  (7/97). 

7328  1902-0  MS  66  Prooflike  PCGS.  A  bright,  no-contrast  prooflike 
example  of  this  always-popular  late  date  dollar.  Sharply  struck  with 
clean  overall  surfaces  and  a  hard,  metallic  sheen. 


Gem  1902-S  Dollar,  MS  65  PCGS 


7329  1902-S  MS  65  PCGS.  The  1902-S  is  a  very  scarce  dollar  in  strict 

gem  condition.  The  roller  marks  usually  found  on  this  issue  preclude 
a  65  grade,  no  matter  how  clean  the  surfaces  are.  This  piece,  howev¬ 
er,  shows  virtually  none  of  these  roller  marks  and  the  surfaces  are 
bright  and  satiny,  the  coin  having  obviously  been  meticulously  pre¬ 
served  since  the  year  of  issue.  Reasonably  well  struck,  considering 
the  use  of  the  C4  reverse  die,  and  a  lovely  coin  overall  without  a 
hint  of  color. 


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A  15",,  Muvet  \  f  ee  Applies  In  All  l  ots  Valued  Melme  >5(1, iHH* 


Superb  MS  67  1903  Dollar 


Solid  Gem  1903-S  Dollar 


7330  1903  MS  67  PCGS.  Like  the  1900-0  in  67  several  lots  above,  this 

piece  is  similar  in  overall  quality  with  a  hard,  metallic  sheen  across 
both  sides  and  virtually  perfect,  unmarked  surfaces.  Sharply  struck 
and  essentially  brilliant  with  just  the  vaguest  hint  of  golden  color 
apparent  when  the  coin  is  tilted  beneath  a  light.  Population:  16  in 
67,  none  are  finer  (6/97). 


Superb,  Bright  1903  Morgan,  MS  67 


7331  1903  MS  67  PCGS.  While  not  a  rare  date  per  se,  the  1903  is  far 
from  a  common  issue.  It  has  maintained  a  high  degree  of  popularity 
with  collectors  over  the  years  because  of  its  attractive  appearance  in 
all  mint  state  grades.  This  is  a  stunning  and  original  example  that 
has  bright,  sparkling  mint  luster,  satiny  as  always,  and2  is  essentially 
untoned  over  both  sides.  Fully  struck  also  with  the  only  softness 
being  the  lack  of  highpoint  detail  common  to  all  dollars  struck  from 
the  C4  reverse  die.  Very  scarce  in  this  condition.  Population:  16  in 
67,  none  finer  (7/97). 

7332  1903  MS  65  Prooflike  PCGS.  Particularly  flashy  for  the  issue,  with 
excellent  sharpness  in  the  centers  and  mild,  but  solidly  reflective 
qualities  over  both  sides,  quite  elusive  for  an  ‘03-P  dollar. 

7333  1903-0  MS  64  PCGS.  Fully  brilliant  with  scattered  field  marks. 


A  “Must  See”  1903-0  Dollar,  MS  67 


7334  1903-0  MS  67  PCGS.  As  an  issue,  the  1903-0  is  one  of  continu¬ 

ing  interest  and  fascination  for  numismatists  because  of  this  dates 
status  as  a  key  date  until  the  release  of  bag  or  two  in  1962.  One  is 
always  tempted  to  ask,  “Could  this  be  a  non-hoard  gem  that  some¬ 
one  paid  $3,000  for?”  Probably  not,  but  part  of  the  cachet  this  issue 
once  had  still  endures  today.  This  is  the  finest  03-0  we  can  ever 
remember  having  handled.  The  soft,  satin-like  surfaces  are  virtually 
unblemished  hy  coin-to-coin  contact,  the  strike  is  sharp,  and  there 
is  no  toning.  Truly,  this  is  a  dollar  that  must  he  seen  to  be  fully 
appreciated.  Population:  19  in  67,  none  are  finer  (6/97). 


7335  1903-S  MS  65  PCGS.  One  of  the  more  conditionally  rare  issues  in 

the  series,  the  1903-S  is  most  often  seen  well  worn  and,  at  best,  XF 
in  grade.  Mint  state  survivors  are  very  scarce,  but  tend  to  grade  MS 
63  or  higher  when  available.  Gems  are  very  elusive  and  highly 
sought  after  by  advanced  collectors.  This  piece  has  soft,  satin-like 
mint  luster,  is  well  defined,  and  only  shows  a  few  trivial  slide  marks 
on  the  cheek  of  Liberty.  Population:  57  in  65,  only  15  finer  (6/97). 


1904  Dollar,  MS  65 


7336  1904  MS  65  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  very  lightly  toned  over  satiny 

surfaces.  Liberty’s  cheek  is  clean  for  the  grade  and  the  overall  quali¬ 
ty  of  this  piece  is  substantially  nicer  than  the  vast  majority  of  1904 
dollars. 


7337  1904-0  MS  66  PCGS.  The  cheek  of  Liberty  is  wonderfully  clean 

and  the  entire  coin  is  covered  with  soft,  satiny  luster,  being  far 
above  average  for  the  issue  in  terms  of  eye  appeal  and  overall  clean¬ 
liness  of  surfaces. 


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171 


' vS  1W  O  MS  66  Proofhke  PCGS.  A  very  flashy  example  of  this  oth¬ 
ers  i>e  common  late-date  dollar.  Conditionally  scarce  with  only  28 
pieces  \o  graded  and  none  finer  (6/97).  Bright  prooflike  mirrors 
accent  the  completely  white  finish  seen  on  both  sides. 


Splendid  MS  65  1904-S  Dollar 


7339  1904-S  MS  65  PCGS.  An  extraordinarily  well  preserved  example 
of  this  late  date,  S-mint  dollar.  The  surfaces  are  bright  with  a  metal¬ 
lic  sheen  and  satiny  overlay  of  brilliance.  The  coin  is  virtually 
undisturbed  by  abrasions  with  none  worthy  of  individual  mention. 
Population:  52  in  65,  only  3  finer  (6/97). 

7340  1921  MS  66  PCGS.  An  exceptionally  fine  example  of  this  common 
date  Morgan  that  is  anything  but  common  in  MS  66  condition.  The 
surfaces  are  very  clean  and  fully  brilliant. 

7341  192 1-D  MS  66  PCGS.  A  shimmering,  silvery-gray  example,  well 
struck  and  displaying  some  mottled  golden  toning  over  the  obverse. 

7342  192 1-D  MS  66  PCGS.  Frosty-white  and  completely  untoned.  This 
example  bares  it  all  and  has  no  problem  confirming  the  MS  66 
grade.  Anyone  familiar  with  this  series  will  recognize  immediately 
the  unusually  high  quality  of  this  coin  and  how  rare  it  is  in  compari¬ 
son  to  its  2 1 .6  million  brothers  and  sisters. 

7343  192 1-S  MS  65  PCGS.  An  attractive  example  of  this  scarce  final 
year  of  issue  for  the  Morgan  dollar.  Excellent  luster  and  untoned 
with  virtually  no  distracting  blemishes  as  often  seen  on  the  1921 
issues. 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  MORGAN  DOLLARS 

7344  1879  PR  62  AN  ACS.  Deeply  mirrored  with  much  flash  for  the 
grade,  the  surfaces  are  toned  in  attractive  shades  of  golden,  rose,  and 
cobalt-blue,  these  hues  deepening  noticeably  toward  the  rims. 

7345  1880  PR  63  PCGS.  An  attractive,  affordable  example  of  this  beauti¬ 
ful  issue.  Proof  Morgan  dollars  have  always  tickled  the  fancy  of  col¬ 
lectors.  This  example  is  clean  and  virtually  problem-free  with  only  a 
few  minor,  grade-limiting  hairlines.  The  pastel-golden  color  adds  ,i 
great  deal  of  character. 

7346  1884  PR  64  NGC.  A  pleasing,  lightly  toned,  cameo  example  of  this 
large  silver  coin.  Both  sides  show  good  contrast,  and  the  fields  dis¬ 
play  virtually  no  hairlines  or  post-striking  abrasions.  Most  of  the 
color  appears  as  a  tinge  of  gold  on  the  outer  rims.  Very  nice  for  the 
date  and  the  grade. 

7347  1890  PR  62  ANACS.  Pale  golden-brown  patina  graces  each  side  of 
this  flashy,  deeply  mirrored  proof.  Fully  struck. 

7348  1891  PR  62  ANACS.  Moderately  and  evenly  toned  with  highly 
reflective  proof  fields. 


Four  •  Frill. iy,  September  12,  1997  •  7i00p.ni. 


A  I  5",.  Buyer A  l  ee  Applies  I  u  All  hits  \  ulueil  Melme  $5(),(MH' 


Legendary  Proof  1895  Morgan  Dollar 


7349  1895  PR  63  PCGS.  As  a  proof  coin,  the  1895  is  no  more  elusive  than  other  dates  in  the  Morgan  dollar  series.  But  all  the  other  dates  have  moderate  to  giant 

business  strike  mintages,  while  the  tiny  crop  of  12,000  business  strike  1895  dollars  were  apparently  all  melted.  No  Morgan  set  can  be  complete  without  a  proof 
1895,  thus  its  importance  to  collectors.  This  is  a  beautiful  cameoed  example  with  colorful  copper-gold  and  blue  iridescent  toning  just  visible  at  the  obverse 
border.  Although  wispy  hairlines  are  exposed  in  the  fields,  they  hardly  detract  from  the  eye  appeal  of  this  flashy  specimen.  One  of  the  highlights  of  the 
University  of  Alabama  consignment.  (See  Color  Photo) 


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171 


CERTIFIED  COMMEMORATIVE  GOLD 


7*50  189S  PR  6  3  PCGS.  Decidedly  two-toned  surfaces  are  muted  by  a 

uniform  coating  of  milky-gray  patina. 


1902  Gem  Proof  Morgan  Dollar 


7351  1902  PR  65  NGC.  A  no-contrast  proof  striking  that  is  brilliant 

throughout.  Proofs  struck  in  the  no-contrast  method  seem  to  look 
their  best  when  untoned,  as  the  devices  are  polished  as  well  as  the 
fields.  Just  a  few  wispy  hairlines  limit  the  grade  of  this  exceptional 
proof  dollar. 


CERTIFIED  PEACE  DOLLARS 

7352  1922-D  MS  65  NGC.  Completely  untoned,  both  sides  are  brilliant- 
white  and  well  defined. 

7353  1923-D  MS  65  PCGS.  Essentially  untoned  with  the  obligatory  die 
breaks  about  the  obverse  periphery  and  a  refreshing  absence  of 
marks. 

7354  1924  MS  66  NGC.  Thick  mint  frost  lies  beneath  a  delicate  overlay 
of  hazy  gray-golden  patina. 

7355  1926-D  MS  64  PCGS.  A  near-gem  example  that,  like  most  ‘26-D 
Peace  dollars,  exhibits  thick  satiny  brilliance  and  a  strong  strike. 

7356  1926-D  MS  65  PCGS.  Sharply  detailed  and  showing  only  minimal 
abrasions  beneath  a  uniform  golden-gray  patina. 

7357  1926-S  MS  65  PCGS.  Untoned  with  patches  of  heavy  die  polish 
above  and  to  the  right  of  the  portrait.  Easily  the  scarcest  1926  issue 
as  a  gem. 


CERTIFIED  PROOF  SET 

7358  1951  NGC  Certified  Proof  Set.  Included  are:  cent  PR  65  Red;  nick¬ 

el  PR  66;  dime  PR  66;  quarter  PR  67;  and  half  dollar  PR  66,  light 
peripheral  color.  (Total:  5  coins) 


7359  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/Jefferson  MS  64  PCGS.  Intricately 
detailed  with  strong  mint  luster  and  very  clean  surfaces. 

7360  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley  MS  64  NGC.  A  very  clean, 
upper-end  coin  whose  obverse  appears  to  be  of  full  gem  quality. 

7361  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley  MS  65  NGC.  Rich  green-gold 
surfaces  with  some  localized  russet  color  in  the  letters  of  the  legend 
on  the  reverse.  A  lovely  commemorative  gold  coin. 


1903  Louisiana  Purchase  /  McKinley  Dollar,  MS  66 


7362  1903  Louisiana  Purchase/McKinley  MS  66  PCGS.  Light  in  color 

with  clean  surfaces  for  the  most  part,  and  fully  struck  in  all  areas. 
Deep,  satiny,  lustrous  appearance. 


1905  Lewis  &  Clark  Gold  Dollar 


7363  1905  Lewis  and  Clark  MS  64  PCGS.  Lustrous  and  light  in  color 

with  minimal  abrasions.  A  scarce  near-gem  example  of  this  key 
commemorative  issue. 


7364  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  Gold  Dollar  MS  64  NGC.  A  sparkling  near¬ 
gem  with  virtually  abrasion-free  surfaces  and  even  color  across  both 
sides. 

7365  1916  McKinley  MS  65  PCGS.  Shimmering,  satiny  luster  on  the 
devices  and  displaying  bright,  orange-gold  color.  Semi-prooflike  sur¬ 
faces  add  a  distinctive  touch. 

7366  1916  McKinley  MS  65  NGC.  An  exceptional  McKinley  dollar  that 
displays  shimmering,  lustrous  fields  and  is  draped  with  a  light 
orange-gold  color. 


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A  f  5"'.,  Buvci  '  /  if  A />/di»v\  / 1>  All  I « >1  n  \  (lined  Melon'  SSO.IHM' 


7367  1916  McKinley  MS  65  NGC.  A  shimmering  example  with  a  hint 

of  green-gold  color.  Lovely  satiny  fields  add  to  the  appeal  of  this 
already  attractive  coin. 


7368  1917  McKinley  MS  62  PCGS.  Milky  semi-reflective  surfaces  with 

irregular  breaks  in  the  patina  on  the  obverse. 


1917  McKinley  Gold  Dollar 


7369  1917  McKinley  MS  65  NGC.  Easily  the  scarcer  of  the  two 

McKinley  issues,  this  gem  1917  boasts  nearly  flawless  surfaces  and 
swirling  luster.  Richly  toned. 


Brightly  Reflective  1917  McKinley  Dollar 


7370  1917  McKinley  MS  65  NGC.  While  the  surfaces  are  devoid  of  any 

meaningful  abrasions,  that  is  not  the  primary  focus  of  interest  on 
this  coin.  Rather,  the  coin  has  deep  orange-gold  color  on  each  side 
with  bright,  semi-reflective  fields  underneath.  A  sharp  looking  coin. 


Grant  with  Star  Gold  Dollar 


7371  1922  Grant  with  Star  MS  65  NGC.  Rich  orange-gold  color  with 

only  a  few  faint  luster  breaks  on  the  portrait.  Well  struck. 


Grant  with  Star  Dollar,  MS  65 


7372  1922  Grant  with  Star  MS  65  NGC.  A  lovely  coin  that  shows  a 

pronounced  reddish  tinge  on  each  side.  One  small  copper  spot  is 
noted  in  the  center  of  the  reverse. 


7373  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS  62  PCGS.  Rich  orange  patina  about  the 
outer  portions. 

7374  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS  63  NGC.  Lustrous  with  pinpoint  marks 
found  mostly  on  the  obverse  within  Liberty’s  gown. 

7375  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS  63  NGC.  Bright  and  frosty  with  deeper 
orange  accents  at  the  borders.  A  few  small  contact  marks  limit  the 
grade. 

7376  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS  63  NGC.  Highly  lustrous  with  a  small 
unfinished  area  above  the  date,  perhaps  as  struck. 

CERTIFIED  GOLD  DOLLARS 

7377  1849-C  Closed  Wreath  VF  35  PCGS.  A  scarce  first  year  issue  from 
a  mintage  of  1 1 ,634  pieces,  a  number  that  includes  those  of  its 
excessively  rare  Open  Wreath  counterpart.  The  surfaces  on  this 
piece  display  characteristic  green-gold  color  and  retain  the  luster  of 
an  XF,  but  are  abnormally  worn  on  Liberty’s  highest  curls,  perhaps 
from  a  slight  convexity  in  the  planchet.  A  couple  of  old  scratches 
are  noted,  one  at  the  base  of  the  portrait  and  another  below  the 
date. 

7378  1849-C  Closed  Wreath  XF  40  PCGS.  Light  orange  coloring  is  illu¬ 
minated  by  the  remaining  luster. 


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Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  1  2,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


Mint  State  1849-C  Gold  Dollar,  Ex:  Stanley  Elrod 


7379  1849-C  Closed  Wreath  MS  61  NGC.  Elrod.  A  rare  Type  One  gold 

dollar  from  a  mintage  of  1 1,634  pieces,  a  number  that  includes  those 
of  its  excessively  rare  Open  Wreath  counterpart.  Although  over- 
shadowed  by  the  Open  Wreath,  this  issue  is,  nevertheless,  one  of 
the  most  difficult  dates  in  the  series.  At  the  mint  state  level,  the 
‘49-C  is  a  High  R.7  coin  with  an  estimated  4-6  pieces  believed 
known  in  that  grade  range.  This  is  the  second  finest  example  we 
have  handled  (the  finest  being  an  MS  63).  The  quality,  however,  is 
representative  of  the  coins  contained  in  Stanley  Elrod’s  famed  col¬ 
lection  of  Charlotte  gold:  solid  mint  state  quality  with  strong  eye 
appeal  for  the  grade.  The  fields  are  bright  and  semi-prooflike,  as 
often  seen  on  the  issue.  The  surfaces  show  a  few  abrasions  scattered 
about  which  account  for  the  grade  (none  of  which  deserve  individ¬ 
ual  mention),  and  there  is  a  touch  of  striking  softness  on  the  hair 
curls  of  Liberty  over  the  ear.  The  entire  coin  is  covered  with  rich 
reddish-coppery  patina.  Outstanding  quality  for  this  rare  first  year 
issue. 


7384  1849-D  XF  40  PCGS.  Lovely  red-gold  coloration,  with  the  portrait 
sharply  defined  despite  circulation.  The  reverse  shows  a  few  minoi 
pinscratches. 

7385  1849-D  XF  40  PCGS.  Bright  green-gold  surfaces  are  illuminated  by 
substantial  remaining  luster.  The  coin  is  well-detailed. 

7386  1849-D  XF  40  PCGS.  A  slight  tinge  of  reddish  patination  can  be 
seen  on  this  well  detailed  branch  mint  dollar,  which  also  retains 
remnants  of  luster  about  the  devices. 

7387  1849-D  XF  45  PCGS.  More  lustrous  than  the  preceding  examples, 
with  delicate  reddish  accents  and  only  a  few  trivial  surface  marks. 

7388  1849-D  AU  55  PCGS.  One  of  the  more  commonly  encountered 
D-mint  gold  dollars,  being  a  first-year  issue  it  is  nonetheless  a  popu¬ 
lar  coin  with  collectors.  This  piece  is  remarkably  well  struck  in  the 
centers  with  a  rich  golden  tone.  There  are  only  23  coins  graded 
higher  (7/97). 


Lustrous  1849-D  in  AU  55 


7389  1849-D  AU  55  PCGS.  Bright,  semi-prooflike  fields  give  this  piece 

a  charm  usually  seen  only  on  higher  grade  mint  state  coins.  A  faint 
die  crack  can  be  discerned  in  the  lower  right  obverse  field. 


Bright  Mint  State  1849-D  Gold  Dollar 


7390  1849-D  MS  62  NGC.  The  initial  year  of  the  gold  dollar  series,  and 

the  one  date  from  this  Southern  mint  that  can  most  readily  be 
found  in  and  around  mint  state.  This  Dahlonega  piece  is  a  bright 
yellow-gold  with  faint  die  clashing  on  the  reverse  and  is  sure  to 
please  even  the  most  discriminating  buyer. 


7380  1849-D  VF  30  PCGS.  Natural  reddish-golden  patina  in  the  protect¬ 

ed  areas.  A  trifle  staff  on  the  portrait  with  a  tiny  dig  located  to  the 
left  of  Liberty’s  neck. 

7  381  1849-D  VF  35  PCGS.  This  popular  date  shows  lovely  reddish-gold¬ 

en  color  and  original  mint  luster.  It  boasts  some  of  the  attributes  of 
an  XF,  bur  displays  excessive  bluntness  on  the  portrait. 

7  1*2  1 84‘>  I)  XF  40  P(  X  iS.  Bright  yellow-gold  with  the  expected  flatness 

m  Liberty’s  hair.  Several  facial  blemishes  and  a  mark  to  the  right  of 
the  1  in  the  denomination  are  the  only  distractions. 

,  l-.  1  I  *49  D  XF  40  PCX  >S  A  picture-perfect  XF  example  of  this  first  year 
D'l'li aicga  issue  The  surfaces  are  almost  blemish-free  and,  except 
f  r  fh»  oblig.ifury  softness  in  I  iberty’s  hair,  are  well  detailed  in  all 
other  area*. 


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Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  15%  Buyer's  fee  Applies  In  All  I  aits  Valued  Belnse  $50, (HH* 


MS  62  1850-C  Gold  Dollar — Tied  For  Finest  Certified 


Rare  Mint  State  1850-D  Gold  Dollar 


7391  1850-C  MS  62  NGC.  Elrod.  With  a  mintage  of  just  6,966  coins, 
the  ‘50-C  has  the  second  lowest  output  of  any  Charlotte  gold  dollar 
and  it  is  the  rarest  collectible  C-mint  dollar  in  all  grades.  This  piece 
is  certainly  atypical  for  the  issue,  lacking  any  of  the  granularity  nor¬ 
mally  associated  with  the  issue.  This  is  probably  because  the  dies 
were  heavily  polished  prior  to  striking,  thus  grinding  away  traces  of 
roughness  in  the  die,  and  coincidentally  leaving  the  fields  bright 
and  reflective.  The  striking  details  are  uncommonly  sharp  on  each 
side  and  there  is  a  light  overlay  of  reddish  patina  that  complements 
the  basic  green-gold  color  of  the  coin.  Of  the  greatest  rarity  and 
importance  in  this  grade,  only  two  others  have  been  so  graded  by 
either  service  (7/97)  with  none  finer. 

7392  1850-D  VF  35  PCGS.  One  of  the  most  elusive  and  underappreciat¬ 
ed  of  all  gold  dollars,  although  a  median  rarity  of  those  struck  in 
Dahlonega,  from  a  mintage  of  only  8,382  pieces.  This  piece  is  fairly 
typical  for  a  ‘50-D,  with  soft  striking  details  on  Liberty’s  hair  and 
occasionally  indistinct  milling,  being  particularly  flat  on  the  left 
side  of  the  obverse.  Two  reverse  planchet  flakes  are  noted,  one  to 
the  right  of  the  1  in  the  denomination  and  another  at  the  base  of 
the  0  in  the  date.  Reddish  patina  mixes  with  the  underlying  green- 
gold  color. 


7393  1850-D  MS  60  NGC.  This  piece  is  well  struck  for  the  issue  and 
displays  bright,  vivid  gold  luster  and  occasional  copper  color  at  the 
margins.  The  NGC  Census  Report  supports  the  rarity  assertion,  as 
only  1  piece  has  been  graded  MS  60  and  just  2  higher  (7/97). 

7394  185 1  -C  VF  30  PCGS.  The  weakly  struck  portrait  is  framed  in  darker 
rose-gray  patina,  while  the  reverse  is  more  even  in  color  and  strike. 

7395  1851  -C  VF  35  PCGS.  Attractive  reddish  color  in  the  recessed  areas. 
The  stars  and  denticles  on  the  right  side  of  the  obverse  are  a  trifle 
weak,  perhaps  just  eliminating  this  pleasing  example  from  the  XF 
grade  level. 

7396  1851  -C  XF  40  PCGS.  Good  remaining  luster,  with  reddish  surfaces 
showing  an  outline  of  charcoal  patina  around  the  devices. 


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Ex:  Elrod  185 DC  Gold  Dollar 
A  Solid  Gem  and  Tied  For  Second  Finest  Known 


7397  185  1-C  MS  65  NGC.  Elrod.  The  1851  -C  is  one  of  the  more  frequently  encountered  C-mint  gold  dollars  and  the  one  issue  a  collector  would  he  most  likely  to 

l  >i  ate  in  mint  state.  However,  in  strict  gem  condition,  it  is  very  rare.  This  is  far  and  away  the  finest  example  we  have  seen,  and  in  fact,  may  well  he  the  finest 
Ch.irl<  itte  gold  dollar  of  any  date  we  have  ever  handled.  Once  again,  this  piece  is  a  testimony  to  the  discriminating  tastes  of  Stanley  Elrod  and  the  many  hun- 
Ire  Is  i  if  coins  he  examined  before  he  would  admit  one  to  his  primary  collection  of  C-mint  gold.  Sharply  defined  throughout,  the  pristine  surfaces  give  little  in 
the  way  ( >t  identifying  murks.  In  the  right  obverse  field  there  is  a  tiny  alloy  spot;  and  on  the  reverse  we  note  a  very  shallow  line  (rift?)  in  the  planchet  that  runs 
diagonally  in  the  center  of  that  side  through  the  A  in  DOLLAR  (however,  it  is  so  faint  this  may  not  show  up  in  previous  catalog  photographs).  The  fields 
show  evidence  of  heavy  die  polish  which  has  imparted  a  bright  sheen  to  the  fields,  especially  on  the  obverse.  Faint  traces  of  die  clashing  can  still  he  seen  on 
the  reverse-  A  landmark  coin  from  one  of  the  most  famous  collections  of  branch  mint  gold  ever  assembled.  (See  Color  Photo) 


17* 


;  "  four  •  fridav,  September  12,  ll)97  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  15%  buyers  Pec  Applies  Jo  All  l  ots  Valued  Melon  SsO.lK’P 


7398  185 I'D  VF  35  PCGS.  Bright  reddish-gold  surfaces  that  seem  to 
have  been  kept  from  XF  status  by  bluntness  in  Liberty’s  curls.  As  is 
frequently  seen  on  this  issue,  the  reverse  exhibits  a  prominent  die 
crack  from  the  edge  below  the  1  in  AMERICA  that  extends  past  the 
51  in  the  date  to  the  center. 

7399  1851-0  AU  58  NGC.  An  exceptionally  pleasing,  near  mint  exam¬ 
ple.  Common  by  O-mint  gold  dollar  standards,  hut  a  great  coin  for 
type  purposes. 

7400  1852-C  VF  35  PCGS.  Moderately  worn  with  a  sizable  planchet  rift 
between  the  LA  in  DOLLAR.  A  small  quantity  of  mint  state  pieces 
are  known,  hut  overall  the  ‘52-C  is  an  issue  of  considerable  scarcity. 

7401  1852-C  XF  45  PCGS.  A  bright  yellow-gold  example  of  this  scarce, 
low-mintage  issue  that  has  a  faint  planchet  flake  on  the  reverse  over 
the  LA  in  DOLLAR. 


Near-Mint  1852-C  Gold  Dollar — Ex:  Elrod 


7402  1852-C  AU  5,8  NGC.  Elrod.  An  elusive  Charlotte  mint  gold  dol¬ 
lar,  one  of  just  9,434  pieces  struck,  but  one  that  does  occasionally 
surface  in  AU  and  even  better  condition.  The  present  example  does 
not  show  the  planchet  or  die  problems  often  seen  on  this  issue. 
Instead,  lustrous,  reddish-coppery  surfaces  greet  the  viewer  with 
contrasting  lilac  toned  highpoints  on  the  devices.  Well  defined  in 
general  with  especially  strong  definition  on  the  peripheral  stars  on 
the  obverse.  A  colorful  and  problem-free  example  of  this  popular 
gold  dollar. 

7403  1852-D  VF  35  PCGS.  Well  struck,  but  particularly  scuffy  from  wear 
on  the  obverse  and  displaying  strong  remnants  of  underlying  luster 
in  the  protected  areas  of  tbe  reverse.  One  of  just  6,360  pieces  mint¬ 
ed  and  a  predictably  scarce  Type  One  issue. 


Desirable  1852-D  MS  62  Gold  Dollar 


7404  1852-D  MS  62  PCGS.  Struck  from  a  late  state  of  the  dies,  with 

evidence  of  die  rust  on  the  obverse  and  faint  clash  marks  in  the 
obverse  field.  The  reverse  is  a  bit  smoother  and  shows  a  light  die 
crack  or  two.  Both  sides  are  very  well  struck  for  the  issue  and  the 
overall  appearance  is  quite  pleasing.  The  ‘52-D  ranks  third  among 
Dahlonega  gold  dollars  in  overall  rarity  and  only  a  handful  of  uncir¬ 
culated  pieces  are  known. 


Select  Mint  State  1853-C  Gold  Dollar 


7405  1853-C  MS  63  NGC.  The  ‘53-C  is  the  final  Type  One  gold  dollar 
produced  in  Charlotte,  and  it  is  also  a  coin  that  is  often  found  with 
a  poor  strike  and  planchet  problems.  These  problems  are  minimal 
on  this  piece,  being  limited  to  the  reverse  where  the  central  legends 
are  slightly  soft  and  there  is  some  roughness  in  the  planchet  that 
transferred  to  the  struck  coin.  Otherwise,  the  surfaces  are  lustrous 
and  show  a  few  facial  blemishes  commensurate  with  the  grade. 
Scarce  in  mint  condition  and  rated  as  a  High  R.7  as  such. 
Population:  4  in  63,  only  1  finer  (7/97). 

7406  1853-D  VF  30  PCGS.  Like  the  D-mint  issues  from  1850-52,  the 
1853-D  is  sometimes  struck  from  poorly  produced  planchets,  result¬ 
ing  in  laminations  or  hairline  cracks.  Tbis  piece  escaped  those  mint- 
caused  problems  and  is  only  a  little  weak,  as  always,  in  Liberty’s 
hair.  Some  darker  patina  can  be  seen  around  the  devices  on  the 
reverse. 

7407  1853-D  VF  30  PCGS.  This  coin  exhibits  minor  field  marks  and 
average  (weak)  striking  details. 

7408  1853-D  VF  35  PCGS.  Bright  gold  color  with  mostly  clean  surfaces, 
with  only  a  thin  scratch  down  the  portrait  and  a  deeper  mark  to  the 
right  of  her  bow. 


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Choice  VF  1855-C  Gold  Dollar 


Elusive  Borderline  Unc.  1856-D  Gold  Dollar 


7409  1855-C  VF  35  PCGS.  The  1855-C  has  the  dubious  distinction  of 

having  one  of  lowest  survival  rates  of  high  grade  coins  in  the  entire 
gold  dollar  series.  Coins  at  the  XF  level  are  rare  and  even  VF  coins 
are  usually  plagued  with  planchet  problems.  The  only  surface  dis¬ 
tractions  we  see  on  this  piece  are  the  die  clash  marks  normally  seen 
on  Type  Two  coins,  and  the  innumerable  signs  of  handling  from  cir¬ 
culation. 


1856-D  One-Dollar  Gold,  AU  55 


7412  1857-C  XF  45  PCGS.  The  ‘57-C  is  one  of  just  two  Type  Three 

issues  from  this  popular  mint  and  is  perhaps  best  known  tor  the  p<>or 
planchets  on  which  they  were  struck  as  well  as  the  weak  details  on 
the  design  motifs.  The  planchet  on  this  piece  shows  no  irregular) 
ties,  but  the  striking  details  are  somewhat  weak  in  the  center  ot  the 
reverse-  weak,  but  not  nonexistent.  The  surfaces  display  numerous 
tiny  abrasions  from  handling,  but  none  are  really  serious  enough  to 
warrant  individual  mention. 


7410  1856-D  AU  55  PCGS.  The  1856-D  has  the  second  lowest  mintage 

of  all  gold  dollars,  trailing  only  the  1875  in  that  regard.  It  is  also  one 
of  the  rarest  of  all  issues  of  this  denomination  in  and  around  mint 
state.  At  the  AU  55  level,  this  is  one  of  the  finest  examples  known 
of  this  rare  issue.  Typical  for  the  issue,  this  piece  is  softly  defined  on 
the  hair  curls  as  well  as  in  the  date  area.  The  planchet  shows  numer¬ 
ous  die  striations  which  impart  a  brightness  to  the  surfaces  of  the 
coin  lacking  from  many  other  examples  of  this  date.  All  in  all,  this 
is  quite  an  impressive  specimen  of  this  rare  issue.  Population:  4  in 
AU  55,  10  are  finer  (7/97). 


7411  1856-D  AU  58  PCGS.  Undoubtedly  one  of  the  finer  known 

examples  of  this  rare  (mintage:  1,460  pieces)  Dahlonega  gold  dollar. 
The  surfaces  display  rich  golden  color  and  are  mildly  reflective,  with 
the  usual  weakness  in  the  hair  region  and  better-than-normal  sharp¬ 
ness  in  the  date.  Only  a  single  mint  state  piece,  an  MS  60,  has  been 
certified  by  PCGS  (7/97). 


Scarce  1857-C  Gold  Dollar 


A  I  5%  Hhvct’n  /  <■<•  Applies  In  All  I  <>i\  \  ulurd  llrlmi  $50,(MM* 


7413  1857-D  VF  20  PCGS.  What  a  difference  a  side  makes.  The  obverse 
of  this  coin  is  well  struck  and  retains  a  fair  amount  of  mint  luster, 
while  the  reverse  exhibits  considerable  flatness  on  the  wreath,  pre- 
sumahly  from  strike.  Just  3,533  coins  were  struck  at  Dahlonega  this 
year  and  today  it  is  high  on  the  list  of  D-mint  rarities  in  the  gold 
dollar  series.  One  expects  to  see  a  stronger  obverse  on  the  elusive 
‘57-D,  but  never  have  we  seen  such  a  disparity. 

7414  1857-D  VF  30  PCGS.  Occasional  bluntness  of  strike  on  either  side, 
with  traces  of  hidden  luster  that  confirm  this  rare  issue’s  limited 
wear.  A  short  planchet  streak  at  the  base  of  the  wreath  reaches  to 
the  edge. 

Ex:  Beck  Collection  (Quality  Sales  Carp,  1/75) ,  lot  53. 


Important  1858-D  MS  62  Gold  Dollar 


7415  1858-D  MS  62  PCGS.  One  of  the  few  mint  state  survivors  of  this 

elusive  Dahlonega  gold  dollar,  a  rare  coin  in  all  grades  with  an  origi¬ 
nal  mintage  of  only  3,477  pieces.  As  with  all  known  examples  of 
this  issue,  the  central  details  are  susceptible  to  areas  of  weakness, 
hut  in  this  case  the  bluntness  is  only  minor.  There  is  complete  mint 
luster  on  both  sides  and  the  fields  are  bright.  The  color  of  the  coin  is 
an  even  yellow-gold  and  abrasions  are  minimal.  Population:  1  in  62, 
2  finer  (7/97). 


Charming  AU  55  1859-C  Gold  Dollar 


7416  1859-C  AU  55  NGC.  Generally  poorly  struck  and  produced  from 

inferior  planchet  stock,  the  ‘59-C  has  become  a  real  challenge  for 
collectors  to  locate  in  problem-free  condition  in  any  grade.  The 
center  of  the  reverse  is  weakly  defined  on  this  piece  as  are  the  hair 
curls  on  Liberty.  However,  the  yellow-gold  surfaces  are  remarkably 
free  from  any  large  or  distracting  abrasions.  Considered  an  R.7  in 
AU  grades  with  only  8-9  pieces  believed  extant,  this  obviously 
being  one  of  the  finer  examples  known. 


Rare  AU  58  1859-C  Gold  Dollar 


7417  1859-C  AU  58  PCGS.  This  example  exhibits  a  slight  waviness  in 

the  planchet,  basically  sharp  definition  for  the  issue,  and  an  unusu¬ 
ally  bright,  lustrous  appearance.  An  exceedingly  difficult  issue,  par¬ 
ticularly  in  high  grades.  Only  5,235  pieces  were  originally  struck, 
and  none  have  been  certified  as  mint  state  by  PCGS  (7/97). 


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7415  1559 -l-*  Fine  IS  PCGS.  The  surfaces  are  smooth  and  original,  with 
occasional  blurriness  in  the  obverse  lettering  and  headdress  in  addi¬ 
tion  to  the  center  ot  the  reverse,  an  otten-seen  deficiency  on  this 
difficult  issue.  A  horizontal  mark  on  the  chin  is  noted. 

7419  ISSU'D  XF  40  PCGS.  Bright  reddish-golden  surfaces  that  are  rea¬ 
sonably  well  detailed  throughout,  the  most  obvious  softness  seen  in 
the  denomination,  date,  and  bow  below.  The  most  available 
Dahlonega  gold  dollar  of  this  type,  but  still  a  low-mintage  scarcity  of 
just  4,952  pieces. 


Sharp  AU  1859-D  Gold  Dollar 


7420  1859-D  AU  53  PCGS.  Very  well  struck  for  this  elusive,  often 

poorly  produced  D-mint  issue,  with  only  the  slightest  waviness 
noted  in  the  planchet.  Although  only  4,952  pieces  were  minted,  the 
‘59-D  has  one  of  the  highest  percentages  of  survivors  of  any 
Dahlonega  gold  dollar,  most  grading  VF  to  XF.  The  surfaces  are  a 
bright  golden  color  and  display  little  of  the  diagnostic  softness  in 
and  above  the  date. 


7421  1866  MS  63  PCGS.  A  fully  prooflike  example  of  this  low  mintage 

(7,100  pieces)  rarity,  with  evidence  of  die  clashing  on  either  side. 
The  surfaces  display  a  rich  golden-orange  color  and  only  a  few 
microscopic  marks  preclude  a  choice  or  higher  rating. 

CERTIFIED  PROOF  GOLD  DOLLAR 


Choice  Proof  1884  One-Dollar  Gold 


CERTIFIED  EARLY  QUARTER  EAGLE 
Choice  AU  1807  Quarter  Eajile 


7423  1807  AU  55  NGC.  Final  year  of  the  Capped  Bust  Right  series  and 

the  date  that  is  most  often  available  to  collectors  for  type  purposes. 
Much  of  the  original  mint  luster  remains,  especially  on  the  reverse, 
and  the  surfaces  overall  have  taken  on  a  light  reddish  patina.  Only 
slightly  soft  in  the  centers  with  strong  detailing  elsewhere.  The  only 
mark  worthy  of  note  is  a  small  planchet  void  in  front  of  Liberty’s 
mouth. 


7422  1884  PR  63  PCGS.  The  fields  are  deeply  reflective  and  cast  a  dark, 

shadowy  background  against  the  mildly  frosted  devices.  Golden- 
orange  color  overall  with  a  few  minor  field  marks  and  hairlines,  still 
choice  quality  in  a  low-mintage  proof  issue. 


CERTIFIED  CLASSIC  QUARTER  EAGLES 

7424  1839-C  Fine  15  PCGS.  9  over  8.  The  green-gold  surfaces  display 
much  stronger  detail  and  a  somewhat  brighter  appearance  on  the 
obverse.  More  popular  with  collectors  because  of  its  overdate  status, 
although  of  comparable  rarity  to  the  recut  date  variety. 

7425  1839-D  VG  10  PCGS.  Natural  rose  and  steel-blue  patina  in  the 
fields  attractively  offsets  the  lighter  golden  devices.  The  only  date  in 
the  Classic  Head  quarter  eagle  series  from  this  popular  Southern 
mint. 

7426  1839-D  VF  20  PCGS.  Bright  golden  surfaces  with  average  or  better 
detail  and  wispy  hairlines  in  the  fields.  The  ‘39-D,  interpreted  by 
some  to  be  a  ‘39/8  overdate,  is  a  final  year  Classic  Head  quarter 
eagle  complete  with  obverse  mintmark  and  Georgia  origins.  Just 
13,364  pieces  were  minted  and  the  typical  survivor  is  well  circulat¬ 
ed. 

7427  1839-0  XF  40  PCGS.  Breen-6153.  The  scarcer  Close  Fraction  vari 
ety  and,  as  often  seen,  displaying  medallic  alignment.  The  surfaces 
are  somewhat  bright  and  show  only  a  few  facial  blemishes  on  the 
obverse  and  scattered  abrasions  in  the  reverse  field.  Popular  as  the 
first  year  of  quarter  eagle  production  for  the  New  Orleans  mint  and 
the  obverse  mintmark  placement. 


Four 


Friil.iv,  September  12,  I 997  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  I  5",.  Buyer ’s  Fee  Applies  I  <>  All  I  nts  \  ulucil  McIihc  5 50, (MM* 


CERTIFIED  LIBERTY  QUARTER  EAGLES 

7428  1840-C  Fine  15  PCGS.  A  smooth,  uncleaned  example  with  solid 
VF  detail  on  the  obverse,  hut  very  little  feather  detail  intact  on  the 
eagle.  Legitimately  scarce  in  all  grades,  one  of  12,822  pieces  struck, 
and  popular  as  the  first  C-mint  of  the  Coronet  type. 

7429  1843-C  Large  Date  Fine  12  PCGS.  Coppery  highlights  on  each  side 
add  to  the  appeal  of  this  worn,  but  defect-free  example.  This  variety, 
also  distinguished  by  a  plain  4  in  the  date,  is  the  more  readily  seen 
of  this  early  Charlotte  issue. 

7430  1843-C  Small  Date  Fine  12  PCGS.  A  pleasing  coin  for  the  grade 
that  is  moderately  worn  with  some  additional  loss  of  detail  from 
striking  deficiency,  perhaps  the  result  of  planchet  buckling.  The 
assigned  mintage  of  this  scarcer  variety,  just  2,988  pieces,  perhaps 
overstates  its  rarity  in  relation  to  other  C-mint  issues. 

7431  1843-C  Small  Date  VF  30  PCGS.  The  Small  Date  is  the  scarcer  of 
the  two  varieties  of  this  year  with  perhaps  fewer  than  a  third  of  the 
mintage  being  of  this  variety.  The  ‘43-C  Small  Date  has  the  lowest 
mintage  of  any  Charlotte  quarter  eagle;  and  while  it  is  a  rare  coin, 
examples  are  not  quite  as  difficult  to  locate  as  has  been  stated  in  the 
past,  with  VF  pieces  rated  R.6  (19-20  believed  known).  This  is  a 
pleasing  coin  for  the  grade  that  is  moderately  worn  with  some  loss  of 
detail  from  striking  deficiency.  Struck  on  a  buckled  planchet,  there 
is  a  vertical  cut  below  the  final  S  in  STATES  on  the  reverse. 

7432  1843-D  Good  6  PCGS.  Green-gold  surfaces  with  an  uncommon 
amount  of  brightness  for  such  a  well  worn  coin.  The  most  affordable 
quality  imaginable  on  a  defect-free  Dahlonega  quarter  eagle. 

7433  1843-D  VF  25  PCGS.  Evenly  and  well  struck,  save  for  Liberty’s 
curls,  with  considerable  reddish  patina  in  the  protected  areas.  A 
pleasing,  solid  VF  example  of  this  common  D-mint  five. 

7434  1843-D  VF  36  PCGS.  Another  pleasing  mid-grade  example,  com¬ 
plete  with  traces  of  underlying  luster  and  reddish  peripheral  accents. 
Only  a  touch  of  softness  on  the  eagle  precludes  an  otherwise 
deserved  XF  rating. 

7435  1843-D  XF  40  PCGS.  Light  in  color  and  highly  lustrous,  but 
exhibiting  bluntness  on  Liberty’s  curls  and  on  the  eagle’s  neck  and 
left  leg.  A  series  of  hairline  scratches  in  the  right  obverse  field  are 
the  only  notable  distraction. 


Splendid  Choice  AU  1843-D  Quarter  Eagle 


7436  1843-D  AU  55  PCGS.  A  lovely,  near-mint  example  that  is 
remarkably  well  defined,  with  strong  definition  on  the  eagle  s 
plumage  and  full  radials  to  the  stars.  Bright  overall,  the  coin  was 
struck  from  a  greenish-gold  planchet  that  shows  no  mint-made 
problems. 

7437  1844-C  VF  25  PCGS.  A  bit  softly  struck,  as  is  usual  on  this  often 
overlooked  issue,  but  lacking  the  normal  heavy  marks  from  circula¬ 
tion.  A  difficult  Charlotte  quarter  eagle  in  all  grades,  and  particular¬ 
ly  elusive  as  the  grade  exceeds  the  VF  category. 

7438  1844-D  Good  6  PCGS.  Pale  golden  surfaces  with  full  rims  and  bal¬ 
anced  details  in  all  areas.  An  affordable,  uncleaned  example  of  this 
more  obtainable  D-mint. 

7439  1844-D  VG  10  PCGS.  Attractive  coppery-red  and  steel-blue 
peripheral  accents.  This  and  the  preceding  coin  were  struck  from 
the  scarcer  Winter  5-H  reverse  die,  easily  recognized  by  the  mint- 
mark  being  connected  to  the  1  in  the  fraction. 

7440  1844-D  VF  25  PCGS.  Typically  struck  in  the  centers  with  reddish 
accents  and  an  occasional  blush  of  steel-blue  at  the  margins.  Minor 
marks  behind  Liberty’s  neck. 


7441  1845-D  VF  30  PCGS.  The  obverse  gives  the  appearance  of  a  full  XF 
coin,  even  displaying  a  little  hidden  luster,  hut  softness  on  the 
eagle’s  neck  and  less  underlying  brilliance  on  the  reverse  necessi¬ 
tates  a  choice  VF  rating  overall.  Few  appreciable  marks  and  pleasing 
green-gold  color. 

7442  1845-D  VF  35  PCGS.  Light  golden  surfaces  with  ample  remaining 
luster,  but  the  normal  softness  on  both  of  the  central  devices. 

7443  1845-D  XF  40  PCGS.  Lustrous  and  bright,  but  a  deep,  fairly  offen¬ 
sive  scratch  is  prominently  situated  in  front  of  Liberty’s  brow  and 
nose. 

7444  1846-D  VF  20  PCGS.  A  subdued  green-gold  example  with  only  a 
trace  of  bluntness  beyond  that  of  wear  in  the  centers  and  a  couple  of 
seemingly  recent  hairline  scratches  above  the  portrait. 

7445  1847-D  Fine  15  PCGS.  Pale  golden  surfaces  with  a  slight  reddish 
tint  highlighting  the  obverse  and  flatness  from  strike  over  Liberty’s 
brow  and  ear,  normal  deficiencies  on  the  ‘47-D. 

7446  1847-D  VF  20  PCGS.  Excellent  detail  for  the  assigned  grade,  with 
some  reddish  patina  and  deeper  charcoal  accents  clinging  to  the 
devices.  An  ideal  D-mint  type  coin  candidate. 

7447  1848-C  VF  30  PCGS.  A  late  striking,  as  evidenced  by  a  slight  buck¬ 
ling  through  the  center  of  the  obverse  and  a  hairline  crack  from  the 
eagle’s  left  wing  to  the  edge.  Significant  loss  of  detail  is  found  on 
the  eagle’s  neck  and  head.  Typical  quality  for  this  moderately  scarce 
C-mint. 

7448  1849-C  VF  25  PCGS.  Softly  detailed  on  the  central  devices,  with 
characteristic  green-gold  color  and  suggestions  of  hidden  luster  on 
the  reverse.  The  ‘49-C,  one  of  10,220  pieces  struck,  is  at  least  as 
scarce  as  other  Charlotte  quarter  eagles  with  four  digit  mintages. 

7449  1849-D  Good  6  PCGS.  Several  minor  marks  on  the  obverse  and  a 
couple  of  teardrop  blemishes  on  the  reverse,  with  reddish  patina 
about  the  margins.  High  Date  or  Winter  1 1-L  variety. 

7450  1849-D  XF  40  PCGS.  Bright,  well  struck  surfaces  with  rich  green- 
gold  coloration  throughout  and  a  series  of  rippling  facial  blemishes. 
The  luster  on  this  piece  exceeds  the  expectations  of  an  XF  40  coin. 
Very  scarce  any  finer. 


Sharply  Struck  AU  53  1849-D  Quarter  Eagle 


7451  1849-D  AU  53  NGC.  An  atypical  example  of  this  scarcer  date 

from  the  1840s,  this  piece  displays  uniformly  strong  striking  details 
throughout  and  only  a  few  small  planchet  flakes  are  noted.  The  sur¬ 
faces  otherwise  are  bright  and  still  retain  faint  portions  of  satiny  lus¬ 
ter.  The  only  marks  of  note  are  a  couple  in  the  left  obverse  field  in 
front  of  the  nose  of  Liberty.  While  as  many  as  115-125  pieces  may 
still  exist  in  all  grades,  in  AU  this  is  quite  an  elusive  issue  with  an 
estimated  25-31  coins  believed  extant  today  in  this  grade  range  and 
a  single  mint  state  piece  known.  Tied  with  several  other  pieces  at 
the  lower  range  of  the  Condition  Census. 


7452  1850-D  Good  4  PCGS.  Extensively  worn  and  just  beginning  to 

smooth  out  the  rims  on  portions  of  the  reverse.  One  horizontal 
facial  mark,  otherwise  a  basically  blemish-free  example.  The  most 
obtainable  D-mint  quarter  eagle  struck  during  this  decade. 


183 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


1850-D  Quarter  Eagle,  AU  55 


7453  1850-D  AU  55  PCGS.  Very  scarce  as  an  issue  and  seldom  found  in 

Choice  AU  condition.  Although  considerable  luster  is  in  evidence, 
this  piece  shows  the  characteristic  softness  of  strike  on  the  eagle  and 
much  of  the  denticulation  is  either  missing  or  mushy,  also  typical  for 
the  issue.  Only  minor  spotting  shows  on  the  reverse  and  these  are  of 
little  distraction. 


7454  1851  'C  VF  25  PCGS.  Reasonably  well  struck  for  this  scarce  C- 
mint,  showing  only  a  touch  of  softness  on  Liberty’s  curls  and  on  the 
eagle’s  neck.  The  surfaces  lean  toward  brightness  and  have  subtle 
reddish  accents,  showing  at  least  the  normal  quota  of  field  marks  on 
the  obverse. 

7455  1852'D  VG  8  PCGS.  The  obverse  detail  equals  that  of  most  Fine 
examples,  but  virtually  all  of  the  feather  definition  on  the  eagle  is 
worn  smooth.  An  old  and  rather  long  hairline  scratch  runs  horizon¬ 
tally  above  the  eagle’s  head.  Struck  from  a  drastically  reduced 
mintage  of  4,078  pieces  and  a  scarcity  at  all  grade  levels. 

7456  1854  MS  62  NGC.  Sharply  struck  (except  on  the  eagle’s  leg)  with 
slightly  subdued  luster  and  deep  red-golden  color.  A  significant  coin 
in  mint  state  as  early  Coronet  quarter  eagles  are  quite  scarce  in  all 
grades  of  uncirculated. 


Honestly  Worn  1854-D  Quarter  Eagle 


7457  1854-D  Fine  15  PCGS.  A  relatively  modest  grade  for  this  elusive 

D-mint,  an  issue  that  attained  a  great  deal  of  respect  in  the  early 
part  of  the  century  because  of  its  tiny  mintage,  and  thus  has  decades 
of  recognition  from  advanced  collectors.  It  would  be  tempting  to 
push  the  grade  of  this  coin  to  VF.  Remarkably  clean  surfaces  for  the 
grade,  with  a  bit  of  light  reddish-tinted  patina  interspersed  over 
each  side. 


7458  1 855-17)  Fine  12  PCGS.  The  1855-D  is  considered  by  most  special¬ 
ists  to  be  the  rarest  of  all  Dahlonega  quarter  eagles,  both  outright 
and  in  high  grades.  The  number  of  survivors  is  believed  to  be  fewer 
than  35  coins,  a  figure  that  is  easily  explained  by  its  paltry  mintage 
of  just  1,123  pieces.  This  is  a  solid  Fine  example  that  has  actually 
worn  through  the  expected  striking  deficiencies  of  the  ‘55-D.  The 
surfaces  are  .1  touch  on  the  bright  side  and  tinged  in  reddish  patina. 
A  lew  hairline  scratches  are  seen  on  each  side,  the  most  bothersome 
in  the  field  to  the  right  of  the  portrait. 

7459  No  lot. 

,  4 1 l6‘>  S  VF  30  ANA(  IS.  A  somewhat  scarcer  S-mint,  struck  from  a 
mintage  of  )ust  2*6500  pieces.  Evenly  worn  with  softly  defined  cen¬ 
ters,  as  always. 

7461  1  ‘>02  M'~  64  NIG(  Fully  detailed  with  bright,  shimmering  luster 

I  "til  /  th*  'lightest  ( ibverse  blemishes.  Lovely,  high-end  quality. 


1*4 


Session  Four 


Friil. iy,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  15%  Muvet’s  Fee  Applies  in  All  Lots  Valued  Melon  $50,1*00 


CERTIFIED  THREE-DOLLAR  GOLD  PIECES 

1854-D  Three-Dollar,  One  of  Just  1,120  Struck 


7462  1854-D  VF  20  PCGS.  An  evenly  worn  and  basically  blemish-free 

example  of  this  well  known  Dahlonega  rarity,  of  which  only  1,120 
pieces  were  struck.  Both  sides  exhibit  faint  reddish  accents  and  only 
a  couple  of  pinscratches  outside  the  wreath  on  the  left  detract  to 
any  significant  degree. 


1854-D  VF  30  Three-Dollar,  A  Well  Known  Rarity 


7463  1854-D  VF  30  PCGS.  There  is  slight  striking  softness  beyond  that 

of  wear  on  the  highpoints  of  the  curls  and  the  plumes  of  the  head¬ 
dress,  characteristic  of  the  date.  The  obverse  exhibits  faint  reddish 
accents  and  both  sides  retain  more  than  the  expected  amount  of 
underlying  luster. 


7464  1874  AU  55  PCGS.  An  exceptionally  lustrous  coin,  interrupted 
only  by  friction  in  the  obverse  field  and  on  the  cheek  of  Liberty. 

7465  1878  MS  61  NGC. 


185 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


CERTIFIED  EARLY  HALF  EAGLES 


R.8  Die  Variety  of  the  1802/1  Half  Eagle 
One  of  Perhaps  Only  Three  Known 


i  466  1802/1  AU  58  NGC.  B.  1-A?,  Miller-49,  R.8.  A  very  rare  die  vari¬ 

ety,  of  which  only  two  specimens  were  believed  to  exist  according  to 
the  new  Miller  reference.  The  variety  is,  in  fact,  so  scarce  that 
Miller  had  to  use  a  composite  photo  to  demonstrate  the  coin.  The 
diagnostics  are  numerous  and  quite  clear  on  the  coin.  The  leaf  on 
the  reverse  points  between  the  R  and  1  in  AMERICA,  the  right  top 
of  the  U  in  UNITED  is  weak  or  missing.  The  most  telling  diagnos¬ 
tics,  though,  are  the  die  cracks  which  all  appear  on  this  coin. 

The  coin  itself  is  a  handsome,  high  grade  example  that  has 
bright  mint  luster  beneath  a  thin  overlay  of  patina.  The  striking 
details  are  quite  sharp.  Unfortunately  (or  not,  depending  on  one’s 
point  of  view),  there  are  virtually  no  identifying  marks  on  either 
side  of  this  coin.  The  only  feature  one  might  possibly  use  to  trace  its 
pedigree  is  a  very  shallow  upside-down  V-shaped  scrape  in  the  luster 
in  the  left  obverse  field.  Otherwise,  the  only  ripples  in  the  fabric  of 
the  coin  are  die  clash  marks  at  the  top  of  the  reverse,  which  are 
apparently  diagnostic  to  the  variety. 

A  very  rare  opportunity  for  the  serious  collector  of  gold  varieties. 


Scarce  1806  Pointed  6  Half  Eagle 


7467  1806  Pointed  6  AU  55  PCGS.  Stars  8x5.  B.  1-A,  Miller-75,  R.6. 

A  scarce  variant  of  the  Pointed  6  type,  this  piece  has  light  yellow- 
gold  color  overall.  Marred  only  by  the  presence  of  several  horizontal 
marks  in  the  center  of  the  obverse.  A  bit  softly  struck  as  well  in  the 
centers. 


CERTIFIED  CLASSIC  HALF  EAGLES 

7468  1834  Plain  4  AU  50  PCGS.  Well  detailed  save  for  Liberty’s  middle 

curls  and  tinted  orange-gold,  with  a  few  facial  marks  hampering  the 
appeal  of  this  first  year  Classic  Head  issue. 

(469  1834  Plain  4  AU  50  PCGS.  Softly  defined  in  the  centers,  as  usual, 

the  surfaces  otherwise  are  clean  and  problem-free. 

7470  1836  AU  53  PCGS.  Frosty,  well  struck,  and  exhibiting  more  luster 

th  an  one  would  expect  of  a  standard  AU.  Only  scattered  abrasions, 
the  most  serious  on  Liberty’s  neck,  preclude  a  choice  (55)  rating. 

747  I  I  'H8-C  F  ine  12  PCGS.  This  piece  is  flattened  on  the  highest  points 
b  y  a  combination  of  strike  and  wear.  Traces  of  reddish-golden  color 
tan  be  seen  over  surfaces  displaying  the  normal  quota  of  blemishes. 

I83H-G  Fine  12  PCGS.  This  specimen  is  generally  light  in  color 
•*  irb  pinpoint  marks  distributed  over  both  sides.  Always  in  demand 
is  the  lone  ( I-mint  Classic  Head  five. 


O'  .n  f  air  •  Friday,  September  12,  I  l)l>7  •  7:00  p.m. 


1838-C  Repunched  5  Half  Eagle,  VF  30 


7473  1838-C  VF  30  PCGS.  Repunched  5.  The  1838-C  is  the  second 

rarest  issue  in  the  series  of  Classic  fives  (second  only  to  the  Crosslet 
4).  It  is  the  only  Classic  half  eagle  struck  in  the  Charlotte  mint,  and 
as  such  is  always  a  popular  coin  with  collectors.  As  a  later  state  of 
the  Repunched  5  variety,  this  piece  shows  the  rim-to-rim  diagonal 
die  crack  and  faint  evidence  of  repunching  on  the  5.  Both  sides 
exhibit  a  rich  orange-gold  coloration  and  numerous  light  field 
marks. 


High  End  VF  1838-C  Classic  Half  Eagle 


7474  1838-C  VF  35  PCGS.  An  extremely  scarce  Charlotte  five,  with 
added  popularity  as  the  first  C-mint  of  this  denomination,  the  mint- 
mark  being  placed  on  the  obverse,  and  the  only  Classic  Head  issue 
originating  from  this  mint.  This  piece  is  tinted  an  original  reddish- 
gold  and  struck  from  heavily  lapped  dies,  the  lapping  having 
removed  part  of  the  eagle’s  left  wing,  a  situation  that  is  seen  more 
often  than  not  on  the  issue.  Two  minor  pinscratches  are  located  to 
the  right  of  the  portrait. 

7475  1838-D  VG  8  PCGS.  Low  grade,  to  be  sure,  but  well  balanced  and 
void  of  any  mentionable  defects.  Both  sides  display  a  natural  reddish 
tint. 

7476  1838-D  VG  10  PCGS.  Lighter  in  color  than  the  preceding  ‘38-D 
and  showing  maybe  only  a  curl  of  two  more  detail,  with  a  pinpoint 
field  mark  here  and  there. 

7477  1838-D  VG  10  PCGS.  This  coin  is  heavily  worn,  but  the  outline  of 
the  design  elements  all  clearly  show. 

7478  1838-D  Fine  15  PCGS.  A  well-worn  coin  that  nevertheless  retains  a 
full  outline  and  some  details  of  all  its  design  features.  This  is  an 
opportunity  to  acquire  an  example  of  this  rare  issue  in  an  affordable 
grade. 

7479  1838-D  VF  25  PCGS.  Scarce  first  year  Dahlonega  five,  the  third 
rarest  issue  in  the  Classic  Head  series  and  one  of  just  20,583  pieces 
originally  minted.  Fairly  well  struck  with  a  few  scattered  abrasions 
in  the  fields,  complemented  by  reddish  accents. 


A  1 5%  /Inver's  Fee  Applies  In  All  Ini s  Valued  Helme 


CERTIFIED  LIBERTY  HALF  EAGLES 


Popular  1838-D  XF  40  Half  Eagle 


7480  1838-D  XF  40  PCGS.  A  sixth  and  significantly  finer  ‘38-D  half 

eagle,  tinted  in  a  pleasing  mixture  of  green-gold  and  orange  with 
traces  of  underlying  luster.  Faint  clashmarks  are  noted  at  Liberty’s 
throat  and  within  the  vertical  lines  of  the  eagle’s  shield. 


Exceptional  AU  55  1838-D  Classic  Five 


7481  1838-D  AU  55  PCGS.  A  choice  example  of  this  very  desirable 

Dahlonega  issue.  Sharply  struck  with  well  defined  hair  details  over 
the  ear  of  Liberty  as  well  as  complete  plumage  on  the  eagle.  This 
issue  is  well  known  for  heavy  circulation  (see  the  lot  of  VG  and 
Fine  pieces  above)  and  heavy  abrasions.  This  piece  has  neither.  The 
bright  golden-orange  surfaces  are  virtually  unscathed  with  only  one 
shallow  scratch  noted  in  the  lower  left  obverse  field.  Also,  what 
appears  as  a  defect  is  merely  die  clashing  at  the  juncture  of  the  neck 
and  throat  of  Liberty.  Just  missing  the  Condition  Census,  this  is  one 
of  the  finest  appearing  1838-D  fives  we  have  seen  in  several  years. 


7482  1839-C  VF  25  PCGS.  This  is  one  of  only  two  Charlotte  issues  bear¬ 
ing  an  obverse  mintmark,  and  is  at  least  as  scarce  as  the  1838-C. 
This  example  is  yellow-gold,  with  moderate  abrasions  and  a  slight 
edging  of  brick-red  patina. 

7483  1839-D  VG  10  PCGS.  Considerable  wear  on  the  portrait,  a  design 
that,  along  with  the  obverse  mintmark,  is  unique  to  the  1839  half 
eagle  issues.  Original  green-gold  and  pale  orange  colorations. 

7484  1839-D  VF  20  PCGS.  The  ‘39-D,  one  of  18,939  pieces  struck,  is 
actually  scarcer  than  the  more  widely  recognized  1838-D  Classic 
Head,  and  it  is  an  issue  that  is  especially  rare  any  finer  than  XF.  The 
surfaces  here  are  a  bright  green-gold  with  several  old  obverse 
scratches  and  some  reddish  discoloration  about  the  eagle  on  the 
reverse. 

7485  1839-D  VF  25  PCGS.  An  original  and  generally  pleasing  example 
with  better  striking  details  on  the  reverse  than  the  obverse. 

7486  1839-D  VF  35  PCGS.  Quite  an  attractive  coin,  and,  in  fact,  sugges¬ 
tive  of  an  even  higher  grade.  The  coin  shows  bright  yellow-gold 
color  overall,  with  much  luster  remaining. 

7487  1840-C  VG  8  PCGS.  Evenly  and  extensively  worn  over  green-gold 
surfaces,  with  a  few  crater-like  abrasions  located  in  the  right  obverse 
field.  A  very  difficult  issue,  regardless  of  grade. 

7488  1840-C  VF  20  PCGS.  Both  sides  exhibit  typical  softness  in  the  cen¬ 
ters  and  are  framed  in  reddish-gold  patina.  Several  teardrop-shaped 
digs  that  appear  to  be  of  fairly  recent  origin  are  noticed  on  the 
obverse,  along  with  a  similar  mark  well  hidden  in  the  shield  on  the 
reverse.  Scarcer  in  all  grades  than  the  more  heralded  Charlotte  fives 
from  1838  and  1839. 

7489  1840-D  Fine  12  PCGS.  Narrow  Mill,  as  probably  all  ‘40-D  half 
eagle’s  are,  with  extensively  worn  green-gold  surfaces.  A  somewhat 
overlooked  early  issue  and  the  first  to  be  struck  using  the  modified 
portrait  design.  This  appears  to  be  the  much  rarer  Small  D  or 
Winter  4-C  die  variety. 

7490  1841-C  XF  40  PCGS.  Lovely,  well  balanced,  and  original  surfaces 
that  are  tinged  in  rich  orange  patina. 

7491  1843-C  VG  10  PCGS.  With  a  relatively  high  mintage  for  a 
Charlotte  five,  the  ‘43 -C  is  nonetheless  a  scarce  issue  that  is  seen 
with  nearly  the  same  frequency  as  C-mints  with  mintages  of  half  or 
less.  This  is  a  pleasing,  uncleaned  example  with  detail  that  borders 
on  Fine  quality. 

7492  1843-D  Fine  12  PCGS.  Blushes  of  orange  patina  on  the  obverse, 
with  slight  roughness  and  steel-blue  coloration  in  the  reverse  field. 
The  Small  D  or  Winter  8-E  die  variety,  described  by  the  author  as 
“by  far  the  rarer  of  the  two  varieties  of  this  year....” 


Lustrous  1843-D  AU  50  Half  Eagle 


7493  1843-D  AU  50  PCGS.  The  surfaces  are  bright  and  lustrous  with 

just  a  tinge  of  reddish  patina  highlighting  the  basic  green-gold  color 
of  the  coin.  The  striking  details  are  uncommonly  well  defined  for  a 
D-mint  five,  but  that  can  be  expected  on  this  issue.  In  every  respect, 
an  ideal  AU  Dahlonega  half  eagle. 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


187 


1843-0  Five-Dollar,  AU  50 


7494 


1843-0  AU  50  PCGS.  Large  Letters.  Because  of  its  substantial 
mintage  of  175,162  pieces,  the  ‘43-0  is  considered  a  common  date. 
But  in  high  grades  (AU  and  better),  it  is  really  quite  difficult  to 
locate.  This  is  a  well  struck  coin  that  has  bright  yellow-gold  color, 
and  shows  only  a  few  small  abrasions  that  are  evenly  distributed 
across  both  sides. 


Scarce  XF  1844-C  Half  Eagle 


7495 


1844-C  XF  40  PCGS.  The  mintage  of  this  scarce  Charlotte  issue 
dropped  to  only  23,631  pieces  and  most  survivors  saw  extensive  cir¬ 
culation,  the  majority  falling  short  of  the  present  example.  Each  side 
is  reasonably  sharp  for  the  issue  and  tinted  golden-orange,  with  only 
modest  abrasions. 


7496 


1844-D  Good  6  PCGS.  Significant  wear  on  the  highpoints,  with  an 
old,  curved  scratch  from  the  A  in  STATES  past  the  eagle’s  beak 
almost  to  the  base  of  the  neck. 


7497 


1844-D  VF  20  PCGS.  Natural  reddish-orange  patina  about  the  mar¬ 
gins  and  displaying  the  sharpness  of  a  high-end  VF,  but  downgraded 
by  scattered  abrasions. 


7498 


1844-0  VF  35  PCGS.  Sharply  detailed  with  orange  patina  overlay¬ 
ing  slightly  hairlined  green-gold  surfaces. 


7499 


1845-D  Fine  12  PCGS.  The  obverse  is  hampered  by  a  couple  of 
ancient  marks,  but  the  details  border  on  VF  quality  and  pleasing 
reddish  accents  are  seen  on  each  side. 


7500 


1845-D  VF  30  PCGS.  Bright,  moderately  marked  surfaces  that  are 
green-gold  in  color  and  retain  remnants  of  underlying  luster,  enough 
to  warrant  consideration  as  an  XF. 


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Attractive  1846-C  Five 


7501 


1846-C  XF  40  PCGS.  After  a  one-year  hiatus  of  half  eagle  produc¬ 
tion,  the  Charlotte  mint  struck  a  low  12,995  coins  this  year,  and  the 
relatively  few  pieces  surviving  are  VF  or  XF  at  best.  The  surfaces  dis¬ 
play  pleasing  reddish-golden  color  and  just  one  or  two  minor  marks 
on  the  left  side  of  the  obverse  detract  in  any  way. 


7502 


1846-D/D  VG  8  PCGS.  A  full-rimmed  example  that  is  a  trifle 
bright,  but  without  serious  marks.  Affordable  quality  for  this  inter¬ 
esting  and  unusual  variety.  The  first  punch  was  too  high,  being 
buried  in  the  laurel  branch.  Little  effort  was  made  to  efface  the  first 
punch  and  a  second  punch  was  then  placed  lower,  in  the  normal 
position,  leaving  the  second  D  over  the  first  one. 


7503 

7504 


1847  AU  50  NGC.  Well  struck  with  remnants  of  prooflike  fields 
still  remaining. 


1847-D  VG  10  PCGS.  Bright  yellow-gold  with  coppery  accents 
framing  each  side.  Quality  that  is  most  often  given  a  Fine  designa¬ 
tion,  but  some  faint  hairline  scratches  in  the  reverse  field  and  soft¬ 
ness  on  the  lower  curls  lowered  this  piece  into  the  VG  column. 


7505 

7506 


1847-D  Fine  15  PCGS.  Bright  yellow-gol 
in  the  fields  and  deep  reddish  highlights. 


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1847-D  XF  40  PCGS.  This  is  a  very  pleasing  coin  that  has  rich 
color  and  more  luster  than  one  would  expect  for  an  XF.  The  surfaces 
are  free  from  any  mentionable  defects,  quite  a  remarkable  statement 
considering  the  twenty  points  of  circulation  the  piece  was  subjected 
to  (as  well  as  this  issue’s  reputation  for  heavy  abrasions). 


7507 


1848-C  VF  20  PCGS.  Original  and  fairly  well  struck,  with  modest 
scuffiness  in  the  fields  in  addition  to  an  unsightly  dig  above  the 
eagle’s  head.  A  deceptively  scarce  Charlotte  half  eagle. 


1848-D/D  Half  Eagle 


7508 


1848-D/D  VF  25  PCGS.  A  later  die  state  of  the  overmintmark 
with  the  first  D  almost  completely  effaced.  Flowever,  with  magnifi¬ 
cation  one  can  definitely  make  out  the  “ghostly”  first  punch,  flic 
surfaces  are  bright  overall  with  an  accent  of  deep  reddish  patina  sur 
rounding  the  devices.  Moderately  abraded. 


7509  1849-C  VF  25  PCGS.  Green-gold  surfaces  with  limited  wear  for  a 

VF,  but  downgraded  by  the  usual  softness  on  the  central  devices  and 
numerous  scuffy  abrasions. 


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Flashy  1849-C  AU  55  Half  Eagle 


Desirable  1851 -I)  Half  Eagle 


7510  1  849-C  AU  55  PCGS.  One  of  the  more  available  Charlotte  half 
eagles,  the  ‘49-C  is  also  one  ot  the  better  produced  coins  from  this 
popular  Southern  mint.  While  the  striking  details  are  not  complete¬ 
ly  brought  up  on  this  coin,  the  planchet  was  polished  prior  to  strik¬ 
ing,  and  the  coin  has  a  pleasing  prooflike  appearance.  There  are  a 
few  well  scattered  marks,  the  most  noticeable  being  a  milling  mark 
in  the  left  obverse  field  out  from  the  point  of  Liberty’s  chin. 

7511  1849-D  VF  30  PCGS.  An  appealing,  borderline  XF  example  of  this 
median  rarity  among  Dahlonega  half  eagles.  The  surfaces  are  well 
struck,  tinged  in  reddish  color,  and  are  relatively  unabraded. 

7512  1850-C  XF  40  PCGS.  Moderate  abrasions  over  surfaces  that  display 
a  mixture  of  green-gold  and  orange  patina.  Noticeable  softness  on 
the  eagle’s  neck  and  left  leg,  but  the  mintmark  is  quite  strong. 

♦  , 

7513  1850-D  Fine  15  PCGS.  Typically  worn  for  this  scarce  Dahlonega 
issue,  but  with  a  pleasing,  minimally  marked  appearance  and  boldly 
defined  mintmark.  Soft  reddish-gold  color  clings  to  the  devices. 

7514  1850-D  VF  25  PCGS.  Weak  Mintmark.  A  scarcer  date  in  all  grades 
than  its  mintage  would  indicate,  but  a  relatively  affordable  D-mint 
in  VF  condition.  This  piece  has  a  weakly  impressed  mintmark  that 
is  completely  formed,  but  very  shallowly  brought  up.  Somewhat 
softly  struck  overall  and  showing  no  more  than  the  usual  number  of 
small  handling  marks,  with  deep  gray  accents. 

7515  1850-D  VF  30  PCGS.  While  properly  graded  VF  30,  this  specimen 
is  weakly  impressed  with  a  mere  shadow  of  the  mintmark  showing. 

7516  1850-D  VF  30  PCGS.  This  is  definitely  a  better  defined  example  of 
this  desirable  issue,  with  a  stronger  mintmark  than  often  encoun¬ 
tered. 

7517  1851-C  VF  35  PCGS.  Another  scarce  Charlotte  half  eagle,  this 
piece  is  typical  for  the  issue  in  both  quality  and  appearance.  There  is 
significant  bluntness  on  the  eagle’s  neck  and  head,  along  with 
numerous,  but  basically  light  abrasions  over  both  sides,  the  two  fac¬ 
tors  that  preclude  an  XF  rating. 

7518  1851-C  VF  35  PCGS.  Pleasing  green-gold  color  is  found  on  this 
median  rarity  C-mint  five,  with  above  average  details  on  Liberty  s 
curls. 

7519  1851-C  VF  35  PCGS.  A  yellow-gold  example  with  green  tinting, 
and  a  solid  mintmark. 

7520  185 1-D  VG  10  PCGS.  A  dullish  golden  example  with  steel-blue 
patina  wrapped  around  the  devices.  There  are  no  unsightly  blemish¬ 
es  and  the  mintmark  is  quite  strong. 

7521  185 1-D  VG  10  PCGS.  Green-gold  surfaces  that  are  a  trifle  scuffy 
overall,  most  seriously  affected  by  a  series  of  horizontal  facial  marks. 
From  the  same  die  pairing  as  the  preceding  coin,  with  a  bold  mint- 
mark  placed  far  to  the  right. 

7522  185 1-D  Fine  15  PCGS.  Possibly  VF  quality,  but  the  central  devices 
exhibit  a  softness  beyond  wear  and  a  couple  of  tiny  digs  detract,  one 
at  the  center  of  the  cheek  and  the  other  to  the  left  of  the  mintmark. 
Delicate  reddish  patina  in  the  protected  areas. 

7523  1851-D  XF  40  PCGS.  The  surfaces  are  a  bright,  lustrous  green-gold 
with  the  expected  bluntness  through  the  centers.  There  is  a  small 
diagonal  mark  on  the  eagle’s  neck  and  a  far  more  serious  scrape 
below  and  to  the  left  of  the  mintmark. 


7524  1851-D  XF  45  PCGS.  The  striking  weakness  this  issue  is  so  well 
known  for  is  not  present  on  this  piece,  except  for  the  mintmark. 
The  surfaces  are  bright  overall  and  show  good  portions  of  mint  lus¬ 
ter  in  the  more  protected  areas  along  with  rich  reddish  color.  The 
coin  lacks  the  deep,  concentrated  marks  often  seen. 

7525  1852-D  VF  35  PCGS.  Bright  green-gold  surfaces  with  some  of  the 
usual  weakness  at  the  borders  and  only  a  few  scattered  marks.  One 
of  the  more  commonly  encountered  Dahlonega  half  eagles. 

7526  1853-C  Fine  15  PCGS.  Lightly  abraded  and  showing  the  expected 
striking  softness  on  the  central  highpoints,  with  much  reddish  color 
surrounding  the  devices.  This  is  the  third  die  variety  for  the  issue, 
with  a  weak  mintmark  placed  to  the  right  of  center  or  above  the  left 
side  of  the  E  in  the  denomination. 

7527  1853-C  VF  25  PCGS.  Same  die  variety  as  the  preceding,  its  shallow 
mintmark  visible  only  upon  close  inspection.  Splotchy  orange  pati¬ 
na  atop  original  and  well  balanced  (but  somewhat  ill-defined) 
green-gold  surfaces. 

7528  1853-C  AU  53  PCGS.  One  of  the  more  obtainable  C-mints  in  the 
series  of  Charlotte  fives,  with  survivors  rather  evenly  dispersed  over 
the  VF  to  AU  grade  range,  along  with  a  handful  of  uncirculated 
pieces.  This  example  is  rather  weakly  impressed,  as  usual,  in  certain 
areas  of  both  central  devices  and  is  tinged  in  splendid  reddish-gold¬ 
en  color  over  its  natural  green-gold  alloy. 

7529  1854-C  Fine  15  PCGS.  The  more  desirable  sharp  mintmark  die 
variety  of  this  unsung  Charlotte  rarity,  one  of  perhaps  fewer  than  70 
pieces  known  from  a  reduced  mintage  of  39,283  coins.  The  central 
details  are  poorly  struck,  as  is  normal,  and  a  distinctive  green-gold 
color  is  mixed  with  blushes  of  pale  orange. 

7530  1854-C  VF  20  PCGS.  This  coin  exhibits  considerable  wear  on  the 
highpoints,  with  a  pale  green-gold  tint.  Unlike  a  number  of  the  sur¬ 
vivors  of  this  difficult  issue,  this  mintmark  is  quite  bold. 

7531  1854-D  Fine  15  PCGS.  Deep  coppery-red  highlights  and  a  relatively 
bold  strike,  qualities  that  make  this  coin  more  appealing  than  even 
the  normal  VF  specimen. 

7532  1854-D  VF  30  PCGS.  Another  of  the  more  available  dates  in  the 
Dahlonega  series  of  half  eagles.  This  coin  shows  only  a  modest 
amount  of  wear  for  the  grade,  with  delicate  reddish  overtones  and 
no  significant  distractions. 

7533  1855-D  VG  8  PCGS.  Probably  a  Fine  by  degree  ot  wear,  but  the  ini¬ 
tial  softness  on  Liberty’s  curls  and  on  the  eagle’s  neck  and  head  have 
influenced  the  conservative  grade.  Uncleaned  and  green-gold  in 
color  with  coppery-red  accents  on  the  reverse.  An  underrated  D- 
mint  from  a  reduced  production  of  22,432  pieces. 

7534  1856-D  VF  25  PCGS.  A  trifle  soft  in  the  centers  with  an  acceptable 
brightness  under  blushes  of  pale  orange  patina.  Only  a  couple  of 
small  marks  at  the  back  of  the  neck  detract  in  any  way.  The  ‘56-D  is 
among  the  scarcest  half  eagles  from  this  desirable  Southern  mint 
and,  except  for  the  more  obtainable  ‘39-D,  has  the  lowest  mintage 
of  any  D-mint  five  preceding  it,  with  only  19,786  pieces  stnick. 


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Conditionally  Rare  1856-0  Five-Dollar,  AU  53 


7535  1856-0  AU  53  PCGS.  This  piece  is  not  only  a  rare  date,  but  is  an 
outstanding  condition  rarity  as  well.  This  is  one  of  the  finest  coins 
known  to  PCGS,  being  bettered  by  only  three  pieces,  (7/97).  While 
a  few  prooflike  pieces  are  known,  they  are  quite  rare;  this  coin  has 
brightly  reflective  fields  and  pinpoint  striking  details.  There  are  a 
number  of  visible  contact  marks  on  each  side,  and  only  a  couple  of 
mentionable  ones  on  the  cheek  and  neck  of  Liberty.  An  elusive 
opportunity  for  the  gold  specialist. 

7536  1857-D  Good  6  PCGS.  A  well  worn  specimen  that  looks  like  it 
might  go  VG,  save  for  a  slight  amount  of  wear  into  the  rims  at  lower 
left  on  the  reverse.  The  surfaces  are  otherwise  defect-free  and  tinged 
in  natural  reddish  and  gray  patina.  A  very  difficult  Dahlonega  issue, 
given  a  fourth  place  ranking  by  Winter  in  overall  rarity. 

7537  1857-D  VF  25  PCGS.  This  is  a  rare,  low  mintage  D-mint  half  eagle 
that  is  evenly  worn  on  each  side.  Moderate  reddish  color  surrounds 
the  devices. 

7538  1857-S  AU  50  PCGS.  Scarce  in  all  grades  and  conditionally  rare 
above  XF,  this  is  a  well  defined  example  that  has  original  surfaces 
with  subdued  orange-gold  color.  The  only  prominent  abrasions  are  a 
couple  of  milling  marks  on  the  lower  right  reverse. 

7539  1858-D  VG  10  PCGS.  A  fairly  bright  reddish-golden  example  with 

'trness  on  the  portrait  just  reducing  the  grade  below  Fine  detail.  A 
thin  plane  her  rift  is  noted  between  stars  i  and  2.  Affordable  quality 
for  this  very  scarce  Dahlonega  issue. 

>4  IHSs-I )  VF  20  P(  X  iS  Bluntness  on  the  highpoints  from  both  strike 
it'd  wf-ar,  with  bright  green-gold  surfaces.  Just  15,362  D-mint  fives 
»'>  u-  rrm  V  this  y>  ar,  virtually  all  poorly  defined,  and  it  is  ranked  in 
i  r a-  for  tifrb  p|  i<  .  ,r  overall  rarity  in  relation  to  other  Dahlonega 
L  'If  »■  ijr,  t,v  [long  Winter  in  Ins  recently  published  book,  G old 
(  orm  thf  Dahlonega  Mint  I838-/86I. 


7541  1858-D  VF  20  PCGS.  This  pleasing  example  is  somewhat  weakly 
struck,  especially  on  the  lower  reverse.  Traces  of  coppery  patination 
can  be  found  at  the  perimeters. 

7542  1858-D  VF  30  PCGS.  A  medium  grade  example  of  this  rarely  seen 
Dahlonega  five.  The  striking  details  are  better  than  often  seen. 

7543  1859-C  VF  25  PCGS.  The  obverse  of  this  scarcer  C-mint  exhibits 
noticeable  softness  on  the  peripheral  stars  and  comes  closer  to 
matching  the  improperly  annealed  reverse  than  on  the  typical 
example.  Attractive  reddish  accents  and  only  a  few  minor  marks  to 
the  left  of  the  portrait. 


Scarce  &  Lustrous  AU  1859-C  Half  Eagle 


7544  1859-C  AU  50  PCGS.  A  bright  coin  with  pale  golden  coloration 

and  the  usual  inconsistent  striking  characteristics.  The  obverse  is 
quite  well  defined  while  the  reverse  is  soft  in  the  center,  as  are  all 
1859-Cs. 


7545  1859-D  AU  53  PCGS.  The  1859-D  has  the  second  lowest  mintage 

(10,366  pieces)  of  any  Dahlonega  half  eagle,  but  seems  to  have  been 
set  aside  in  XF  and  AU  grades  with  a  greater  frequency  than  most 
other  D-mints.  This  is  a  very  pleasing  example  whose  bright,  lus¬ 
trous  surfaces  are  moderately  abraded  and  boast  a  vibrant  green-gold 
coloration.  Portions  of  the  eagle  are  a  trifle  soft  while  the  balance  of 
the  coin  is  especially  well  defined.  We  have  sold  several  AU  1859- 
D  half  eagles  in  the  past  few  years,  but  none  that  could  exceed  this 
piece  for  overall  appeal. 


Lustrous  AU  1860-C  Half  Eagle 


7546  1860-C  AU  53  PCGS.  A  high  grade  example  of  this  popular,  low 

mintage  Charlotte  half  eagle.  All  ‘60-C  fives  show  very  weak  details 
on  the  eagle  because  of  the  reuse  in  that  year  ot  the  same  faulty  dies 
that  caused  the  identical  problem  in  the  previous  year.  However, 
the  obverse  is  rather  well  struck,  with  slight  softness  noted  on  the 
hair  curls  below  RHR  in  I  1I3FRTY.  Moderately  abraded  and  display 
mg  an  overall  bright  appearance. 


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7547 


1860-D  VF  35  PCGS.  Very  well  struck  for  the  issue,  a  quality  that  is 
less  rare  on  the  1860-D  than  on  the  D-mints  that  immediately  pre¬ 
cede  it.  Most  of  the  eagle’s  feathers,  Liberty’s  hair  curls,  and  even 
the  denticulation  features  are  very  well  defined.  The  only  area  of 
any  softness  is  the  eagle’s  neck  area.  There  are  still  hints  of  mint  lus¬ 
ter  around  the  devices,  enough  to  merit  serious  consideration  as  an 


XF. 


Attractive  and  Scarce  1860-D  XF  45  Half  Eagle 


7548  1860-D  XF  45  PCGS.  A  scarce  pre-War  issue  that  is  rarely 

encountered  any  finer.  Additionally,  most  examples  of  this  low- 
mintage  Dahlonega  half  eagle  are  not  quite  as  well  defined  as  this 
coin.  Only  the  eagle’s  neck  feathers  are  a  trifle  weak.  Considerable 
luster  remains  beneath  a  thin  veil  of  reddish  patina,  interrupted 
only  by  slight  scuffiness  in  the  fields  from  its  brief  stay  in  circula¬ 
tion. 


High  Grade  1860-D  Five-Dollar 

♦, 


7549  1860-D  AU  53  PCGS.  This  AU  example  is  bright  overall,  with 

semi-reflective  fields.  The  strike  is  surprisingly  strong,  except  on  the 
eagle’s  neck.  The  obverse  lacks  the  “choppy”  effect  that  Doug 
Winter  mentions  in  his  book  on  D-mint  gold. 


Significant  1861-C  XF  45  Half  Eagle 


7550  1861-C  XF  45  PCGS.  An  important  and  popular  Charlotte  issue, 

with  an  original  mintage  of  only  6,879  pieces.  It  has  been  asserted 
that  887  coins  were  struck  after  the  Confederacy  took  control  of  the 
mint  on  April  20.  These  coins  show  die  cracks  through  the  tops  of 
AMERI  and  are  struck  from  rusted  dies.  On  this  coin  there  is  a  faint 
die  crack  from  the  reverse  rim  across  the  top  of  M,  hut  we  can  find 
no  evidence  of  die  rust,  and  so  must  conclude  that  this  piece  was 
struck  under  Federal  authority.  This  is  a  well  struck  example  whose 
only  weakness  is  on  the  neck  of  the  eagle  and  first  few  stars. 


Bright  AU  1861-C  Half  Eagle 


7551  1861-C  ALJ  50  PCGS.  A  rare  and  historic  issue,  the  final  year  of 

production  from  the  Charlotte  mint,  and  rare  in  all  grades.  As  an 
AU,  the  ‘61-C  is  considered  an  R.7  issue  with  only  8-9  pieces 
believed  extant.  This  coin  has  rich  reddish-coppery  patina  sur¬ 
rounding  and  within  the  devices,  and  the  striking  details  are  well 
brought  up. 


Historic  1861-D  Half  Eagle,  VF  25 


7552  1861-D  VF  25  PCGS.  Both  sides  exhibit  below  average  striking 

details  and  what  is  possibly  mint-caused  graininess  in  the  fields.  The 
devices  and  the  areas  immediately  surrounding  them  are  a  lighter 
green-gold  color,  with  traces  of  hidden  luster  on  the  reverse.  The 
‘61-D  is  an  elusive  and  historically  romantic  issue  struck  under  the 
two  governments  in  Georgia  during  this  tumultuous  year.  Federal 
production  was  recorded  to  be  just  1,597  pieces  and  Confederate 
strikings  are  speculated  to  he  of  smaller  quantity.  Scarce  and  in  con¬ 
stant  demand  by  enthusiastic  collectors  of  Southern  gold. 


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^51  1560  \F  40  PCGS.  From  an  original  mintage  of  only  6,700  coins, 

neither  grading  service  has  ever  veen  an  uncirculated  example. 
Breen  says  this  is  prohibitively  rare  above  EF.  This  is  the  first  year 
tor  the  addition  of  the  motto  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST.  This  coin  has 
excellent  luster  tor  the  grade  and  is  minimally  abraded. 


1877-S  Half  Eagle 


1871  -S  Half  Eagle,  AU  50 


7554  187 1-S  AU  50  NGC.  A  near  Condition  Census  example  ot  this 

rare  issue  that  is  almost  always  found  in  XF  or  lower  condition.  This 
is  a  well  struck  piece  with  original,  reddish  colored  surfaces.  Only 
minor  circulation  marks  are  noted  in  the  fields. 


7557  1877-S  AU  50  PCGS.  The  glassy  surfaces  appear  to  have  received 

only  the  slightest  wear  and  show  only  minor  blemishes  in  the  fields. 
This  sharply  struck  example  is  among  the  better  ‘77-S  half  eagles, 
wear-wise. 


High  Grade  1877-S  Five-Dollar,  AU  55 


1872-S  Half  Eagle,  AU  50,  A  Condition  Rarity 


7555  1872-S  AU  50  PCGS.  Both  sides  are  well  detailed  and  display  sig¬ 

nificant  amounts  of  luster  over  reddish-tinged  surfaces.  Much 
scarcer  than  even  its  relatively  modest  mintage  of  36,400  pieces 
would  indicate,  the  ‘72-S  is  scarce  both  in  the  absolute  sense  as  well 
as  being  a  condition  rarity. 


7558  1877-S  AU  55  NGC.  A  very  scarce  With  Motto  half  eagle  that  is 
seldom  seen  in  any  grade  but  is  especially  elusive  better  than  XF. 
This  is  a  well  detailed  piece  that  shows  a  few  discernable  obverse 
marks  and  has  an  overlay  of  light  pink-golden  color.  Population:  2 
in  AU  55,  only  1  is  finer  (7/97). 

7559  1881  MS  63  NGC.  Satiny,  pinkish-gold  surfaces  with  a  modest 
amount  of  contact  in  the  fields. 


Prooflike  AU  1877  Half  Eagle 


7556  1877  AU  50  NGC.  An  extremely  rare  half  eagle  with  only  1,132 

business  strikes  produced,  most  of  which  are  no  better  than  XF.  This 
is  a  select  example  that  has  sparkling  prooflike  fields  and  is  very  well 
struck  on  the  obverse  with  only  slight  softness  of  detail  on  the 
eagle’s  neck  and  left  leg.  The  obverse  is  peppered  with  light  to  mod- 
er are  sized  abrasions  while  the  reverse  is  considerably  cleaner.  One 
nf  the  finer  examples  known  of  this  very  rare  and  highly  respected 
issue. 


7560  1882  MS  60  PCGS.  Well  struck  with  rich,  golden  color  and  vibrant 
luster.  Some  light  hairlines  are  present,  yet  the  eye  appeal  is  that  of 
a  much  higher  grade. 

7561  1891-CC  XF  45  PCGS.  Well  struck  with  deep  reddish  color  sur¬ 
rounding  the  devices.  A  popular  Carson  City  five. 


Appealing  1893-CC  MS  62  Eagle 


7562  1893-CC  MS  62  PCGS.  Generally  mark-free  with  a  bright,  satiny 

appearance.  The  low-mintage  ‘93-CC  five  is  scarce  in  all  uncirculat 
ed  grades  and  enjoys  additional  popularity  as  the  last  year  of  issue. 
This  piece  has  the  appearance  of  a  finer  coin. 

7561  1898  MS  61  NGC.  Both  sides  exhibit  a  bright,  satiny  appearance, 

with  reddish  accents  in  the  most  protected  areas.  A  lesser  seen  1' 
mint  five. 


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CERTIFIED  LIBERTY  EAGLES 


CERTIFIED  INDIAN  HALF  EAGLE 
Uncirculated  1909-0  Five-Dollar 


7566  1845-0  XF  40  NGC.  A  scarcer  date  among  O-mint  tens  and  one 
that  is  especially  difficult  to  locate  above  VF.  This  is  a  well  defined 
example  for  the  grade  that  has  rich  green-gold  color  and  minimal 
abrasions  for  the  grade. 

7567  1845-0  XF  40  PCGS.  This  is  a  well  balanced  coppery-gold  exam¬ 
ple,  with  darker  protected  areas. 

7568  1849-0  VF  30  PCGS.  An  attractive  circulated  example  with  the 
typically  soft  strike,  tinged  in  reddish-gold. 

7569  1851-0  XF  40  PCGS.  This  coin  displays  more  luster  than  expected 
of  an  XF,  with  reddish  accents.  A  tiny  dig  above  the  18  in  the  date 
is  mentioned  for  accuracy’s  sake. 


1856-0  Eagle 


7564  1909-0  MS  60  NGC.  With  the  lowest  mintage  in  the  series 

(34,200  pieces),  the  1909-0  is  the  premier  rarity  among  Indian  half 
eagles.  It  is  conditionally  rare  as  an  uncirculated  piece,  such  as  this 
one.  As  always,  the  striking  details  are  a  hit  soft,  hut  curiously  the 
mintmark  is  quite  bold  with  even  the  left  side  of  the  O  well  defined. 
The  most  obvious  surface  marks  are  a  couple  on  the  reverse,  and 
subdued,  satiny  luster  still  remains  overall. 


CERTIFIED  EARLY  EAGLE 


Near-Mint  1801  Ten-Dollar 


7570 


1856-0  XF  45  NGC.  A  very  elusive  date,  both  in  terms  of 
absolute  rarity  and  condition  rarity  with  very  few  pieces  extant  from 
a  mintage  of  14,500  coins.  The  reverse  exhibits  a  few  small  scratch¬ 
es  through  and  to  the  left  of  the  eagle’s  head.  An  affordable  oppor¬ 
tunity  for  the  collector  of  rare  date  tens. 


7565  1801  AU  58  NGC.  B.  2-B.  Uncommonly  well  struck,  the  surfaces 

retain  almost  full  mint  luster  throughout  with  bright,  semi-reflective 
fields  on  the  reverse.  However,  the  obverse  is  notably  abraded  with 
numerous  small  marks,  these  being  the  only  detracting  element  on 
this  otherwise  lovely,  high  grade  early  ten. 


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Conditionally  Rare  1870-S  Eagle,  AU  53 


Scarce  1874-S  XF  40  Eagle 


7571  1870-S  AU  53  NGC.  A  very  scarce  With  Motto  ten  and  an  issue 

that,  when  located,  is  very  rarely  seen  above  VF.  Only  4  other  coins 
have  been  certified  in  AU  by  the  combined  staffs  of  NGC  and 
PCGS  and  there  are  no  mint  state  pieces  known,  placing  this  coin 
at  the  top  of  the  condition  census  for  the  date.  Original  luster  still 
shows  in  the  protected  areas,  and  there  are  no  mentionable  abra- 
sions. 


1871  -S  Eagle,  XF  45 


1871-S  XF  45  PCGS.  An  extremely  rare  S-mint  ten  with  a 
minr.ige  of  only  18,500  pieces.  Not  only  is  this  an  absolute  rarity, 
bur  ir  i-  m  important  condition  rarity  as  well  that  is  considered 
[  r-  ihibitively  rare  above  VF”  by  Breen.  This  coin  is  very  well  struck 
virh  a  few  corn  k r  marl-,  showing  on  the  semi-reflective  surfaces. 
4 r i  it  King  marl  from  Liberty’s  nose  to  the  ear  will  serve  for  pedi¬ 
gree  purposes  in  the  future. 


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7573  1874-S  XF  40  NGC.  Only  10,000  pieces  were  originally  struck  and 

very  few  pieces  exist  above  the  XF  level.  The  surfaces  here  are  a  pale 
golden  color  with  some  peripheral  softness  on  the  obverse  stars. 


7574  1876-S  VF  35  PCGS.  The  mintage  for  the  ‘76-S  ten-dollar  is  only 

5,000  pieces,  the  second  lowest  San  Francisco  eagle  behind  only  the 
1864-S  and  tied  with  the  1860-S.  As  might  be  expected,  this  issue  is 
considered  rare  in  any  condition  and  is  almost  impossible  to  locate 
above  XF.  The  rose-tinted  surfaces  display  even  wear  and  possibly  a 
hint  of  additional  softness  from  striking  on  Liberty’s  curls. 


Low-Mintage  1882-CC  AU  53  Eagle 


7575  1882-CC  AU  53  PCGS.  A  scarce,  low-mintage  Carson  City  eagle, 

of  which  only  6,764  pieces  were  struck,  with  a  low-end  AU  coin 
such  as  this  being  about  as  fine  an  example  as  one  is  likely  to 
encounter.  This  is  an  original,  lustrous  example  hampered  by  a  cou¬ 
ple  horizontal  facial  marks  and  a  deeper  scratch  to  the  left  of 
Liberty’s  mouth. 


7576  1885-S  MS  62  PCGS.  A  fairly  scarce  issue  in  mint  state  that  shows 
moderate  abrasions  and  olive  peripheral  toning  indicating  originali¬ 
ty.  Almost  never  seen  finer. 

7577  1888-S  MS  62  PCGS.  Richly  colored  with  a  few  more  serious  marks 
across  the  eagle. 

7578  1891-CC  VF  30  PCGS.  A  well-worn  example  of  this  common  CC 
ten,  with  a  couple  of  scuffy  marks  to  the  left  of  the  portrait. 

7579  1891-CC  AU  58  PCGS.  Well  struck  throughout  and  showing 
numerous  small  abrasions,  most  of  which  are  magnified  by  the 
bright,  satiny  fields.  A  nice  looking  coin  for  the  grade  with  only 
slight  friction  in  the  fields  and  on  the  highpoints. 

7580  1901-S  MS  63  PCGS.  Fully  struck  with  typically  captivating  color 
and  luster,  but  a  few  grade-limiting  blemishes  in  the  left  obverse 
field. 

7581  1903-0  MS  63  NGC.  Sharply  struck  and  lustrous. 

CERTIFIED  INDIAN  EAGLES 

7582  1908  Motto  MS  64  PCGS.  Fully  struck,  the  fine-grain  matte  like 
surfaces  are  covered  with  soft,  satiny  luster,  and  the  coin  overall  is 
only  a  couple  of  minor  abrasions  from  full  gem  quality. 

7583  191  3 -S  AU  50  NGC.  Wholly  original  with  a  modest  amount  of 
wear  on  the  highpoints.  One  of  just  66,000  pieces  struck  and  most 
often  available  with  some  degree  of  circulation 

7584  1914-S  MS  61  PCGS.  The  surfaces  have  a  spit,  frosted  appearance 
with  some  orange  tinted  highlights.  Generally  well  struck  tea  the 
issue  with  scattered  abrasions  holding  down  the  grade 

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CERTIFIED  PROOF  LIBERTY  DOUBLE  EAGLE 


CERTIFIED  LIBERTY  DOUBLE  EAGLES 

7585  1 850-0  VF  30  PCGS.  Pale  green-gold  surfaces  with  blushes  of  deep¬ 
er  orange  on  the  highpoints.  One  of  the  more  common  O-mint 
twenties  and  a  doubly  popular  issue  because  of  its  first  year  status. 

7586  1860  AU  58  NGC.  A  moderately  scarce  P-mint  that  leaps  in  diffi¬ 
culty  at  the  mint  state  level.  This  piece  is  fully  struck  and  shows 
bright,  lustrous  fields  with  numerous  small  abrasions  throughout. 

/587  1861  MS  61  NGG.  Sharply  defined  throughout  with  complete  mint 

luster.  The  1861  is  the  only  Type  One  twenty  that  is  available  with 
any  degree  of  frequency  in  mint  condition. 

7588  1900  MS  60  PCGS.  Nice  color  and  complete  mint  luster. 

7589  1904  MS  62  ANACS.  Lustrous  with  a  few,  small  copper  spots. 

7590  1904  MS  64  PCGS.  By  far,  the  most  common  of  Uncirculated 
Liberty  double  eagles,  this  piece  displays  uncommonly  soft,  satiny 
luster  with  a  minimum  of  marks.  The  rich,  golden  surfaces  are  free 
of  any  carbon  or  copper  spotting. 

7591  1905  MS  60  NGC.  A  very  scarce,  late-date  Liberty  double  eagle 
that  is  seldom  seen  in  any  grade.  The  strike  and  luster  are  good  and 
the  amount  of  bagmarks  seem  low  for  the  grade  with  no  major 
marks  to  speak  of. 

7592  1907-S  MS  63  NGC.  Well  struck  with  bright,  lustrous  surfaces. 
Limited  in  grade  chiefly  hy  a  scratch  below  UNIT(ED  S)TATES. 


*. 


Watery  Proof  1900  Liberty  Double  Eagle 


7593  1900  PR  61  PCGS.  Of  the  124  proof  double  eagles  struck  in  this 

turn-of-the-century  year,  fewer  than  half  survive  today,  the  remain¬ 
der  having  been  lost,  melted,  or  worn  beyond  recognition  as  a  proof. 
This  piece  exhibits  full  watery  brilliance  and  mild  contrast. 


SAINT-G AUDEN S  DOUBLE  EAGLES 

7594  1907  High  Relief  MS  60  ANACS.  Wire  Rim.  Even  coloring  with 
numerous  hairlines  showing  and  no  distracting  marks.  An  affordable 
version  of  a  perennially  popular,  first-year,  Saint-Gaudens. 

7595  1924  MS  62  NGC.  Several  small  bagmarks  account  for  the  grade, 
yet  none  are  distracting. 

7596  1926  MS  63  PCGS.  A  very  lustrous  and  well  struck  Saint-Gaudens 
with  remarkably  few  bagmarks  for  the  grade. 


19s 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


CERTIFIED  COMMEMORATIVE  SILVER 


Superb  Isabella  Quarter,  MS  67 


Alabama  2x2  Half-Dollar,  MS  65  PCGS 


7597  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS  67  PCGS.  Peerless  surfaces  overlaid  in 
a  mottled  blend  of  bluish-green  and  golden-rose.  Only  rarely  is  an 
Isabella  quarter  offered  in  such  lofty  condition.  Population:  13  in 
67,  only  3  are  finer  (7/97). 

7598  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS  61  ANACS.  Light,  copper-blue  toning  at 
the  edges  and  in  the  recesses  with  only  a  few,  light  bagmarks  dis¬ 
cernible. 

7599  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS  62  ANACS.  Golden,  sunset  toning  at 
the  peripheries  frames  this  well-struck  commemorative  dollar.  The 
eye  appeal  hints  at  a  higher  grade. 

7600  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS  62  PCGS.  Predominantly  white  with  a 
few  speckled  toning  spots  here  and  there. 

7601  1921  Alabama  MS  64  PCGS.  An  Incredibly  strong  strike  for  this 
difficult  issue,  with  splendid  peripheral  toning.  Easily  of  gem  quality, 
except  for  a  small  depression  in  the  planchet  along  Kilby’s  jaw. 

7602  1921  Alabama  MS  64  NGC.  Well  detailed  and  frosty,  with  colorful 
peripheral  accents  of  coppery-gold  and  sea-green  about  the  letter¬ 
ing. 

7603  1921  Alabama  2x2  MS  62  AN  AC'S.  Smoky-gray  toning  with  some¬ 
what  subdued  luster  and  clean  fields  for  the  grade. 

7604  1921  Alabama  2x2  MS  64  PCGS.  A  scarce  low  mintage  commemo¬ 
rative.  This  example  is  untoned  and  exhibits  a  few  minute  marks 
that  limit  the  grade. 


7605  1921  Alabama  2x2  MS  65  PCGS.  A  scarcer,  high  grade  example 

with  a  bit  of  original  steel-gray  toning  over  each  side.  Ample  luster 
is  seen  under  the  toning. 


7606  1936  Albany  MS  66  PCGS.  Brilliant  and  lustrous  with  hazy,  light 
gold  color  forming  over  each  side. 

7607  1937  Antietam  MS  65  NGC.  Mottled  golden-violet  overtones  with 
splashes  of  colorful  green  and  rose  iridescence  on  the  reverse. 

7608  1935-S  Arkansas  MS  66  PCGS.  Lightly  toned  in  silver-gray  and 
golden  shades,  with  an  original,  frosty  appearance  and  an  almost 
total  absence  of  surface  marks. 

7609  1936  Arkansas  MS  65  PCGS.  Beautiful  red-gold  toning  appears 
around  most  of  the  obverse  periphery  and  on  portions  of  the  reverse 
rim.  The  rest  of  the  surfaces  are  covered  with  milky-golden-gray 
toning  that  appears  fresh  and  original. 

7610  1936-D  Arkansas  MS  66  PCGS.  A  visually  pleasing  example  for 
those  who  love  originality.  Moderately  toned  throughout. 

7611  1936-S  Arkansas  MS  65  NGC.  Fully  brilliant  with  only  a  few 
insignificant  marks  on  the  dual  portraits. 

7612  1938-D  Arkansas  MS  66  NGC.  Original,  light  gray  patina  with  a 
thin  ring  of  russet-brown  encircling  each  side.  Sharply  struck  with 
remarkably  clean  surfaces. 

7613  1939-D  Arkansas  MS  64  PCGS.  A  scarcer  date  showing  slightly 
subdued  luster  under  layers  of  original  red-golden  patination. 

7614  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS  66  PCGS.  Moderate  amounts  of  light  hazy- 
gray  toning  are  displayed  on  each  side.  Sharp  and  attractive. 

7615  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS  66  PCGS.  Deep  gray  and  gunmetal-blue  col¬ 
ors  are  seen  in  the  crevices  and  protected  areas.  Sharply  struck  and 
fully  original. 

7616  1937  Boone  MS  65  Prooflike  NGC.  Light,  russet-gold  toning  over 
satiny,  prooflike  surfaces,  no  doubt  due  to  exhuberant  die  polishing 
at  the  mint. 

7617  1937-S  Boone  MS  65  Prooflike  NGC.  Blue-gold  toning  in  the 
recesses  at  the  edges  along  with  chrome-like  surfaces. 


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7618  1937  Boone  PDS  Set  grading  MS  67,  MS  68,  and  MS  67  NGC. 

All  three  are  vividly  framed  in  copper-gold,  emerald-green,  and 
rose-violet  iridescence.  An  amazing  threesome  that  must  be  seen  to 
he  truly  appreciated.  (Total:  3  coins) 


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7629  1928  Hawaiian  MS  62  ANACS.  Smoky-gray  color  with  some  Jeep, 

russet  toning  in  the  recesses  on  the  reverse. 


Superb  Bright  California  Half,  MS  67 


7619  1925-S  California  MS  67  NGC.  A  booming,  vibrant  obverse  with 
touches  of  gold  about  the  periphery.  The  reverse  is  similar,  but  with 
a  bit  more  golden  color  at  the  border.  A  fantastic  coin.  Population: 
12  in  67,  4  Hner  (7/97). 

7620  1936  Cleveland  MS  66  NGC.  Lustrous  and  impeccably  preserved 
beneath  a  delicate  golden  tint  that  deepens  to  specks  of  iridescence 
about  the  margins. 

7621  1935  Connecticut  MS  65  NGC.  Frosty  silver-gray  surfaces  with 
occasional  highlights  of  mustard-yellow  mostly  on  the  reverse. 

7622  1935  Connecticut  MS  65  NGC.  Soft  golden-violet  toning  over 
frosty  surfaces. 

7623  1935  Connecticut  MS  66  NGC.  A  shimmering  gem  with  occasional 
reddish-gold  toning  about  the  borders. 

7624  1936  Delaware  MS  65  Prooflike  NGC.  Light  peripheral  toning  over 
semi-prooflike  fields. 

7625  19  36  Delaware  MS  66  NGC.  Splendid  quality  for  this  issue,  being 
ilmost  totally  free  of  bothersome  contact  marks  on  the  church  and 
sails  Lightly  toned  and  fully  lustrous. 

7626  |'>36  Gettysburg  MS  66  PCGS.  Speckled  golden  toning  covers  all 
but  the  center  of  the  obverse.  Fully  original  and  in  the  top  echelon 
of  ( iettysburg  commemoratives. 

•  I  6  36  (iettysburg  MS  66  PCGS.  An  original  coin  with  some  deep 
g'  >1  ten  russet  toning  surrounding  the  devices  on  each  side. 

7'  ’-t  1622  1  >r  int  MS  66  p(  (is  Frosty  with  scintillating  luster  and  an 

*• '  ■  t  f|  •nail,  sharp  irilo  A  crest  enf  of  delicate  orange-gold  toning 
partially  frames  each  side. 


7630  1928  Hawaiian  MS  63  ANACS.  Light  golden  toning  with  two 
marks  on  the  cheek  accounting  for  the  grade  on  this  low  mintage- 
commemorative. 

7631  1935  Hudson  MS  65  NGC.  Much  above  average  for  this  scarcer 
commemorative  and  untoned  save  for  a  hint  of  golden  color  at  the 
margins. 

7632  1924  Huguenot  MS  66  PCGS.  Reddish-peach  toning  covers  both 
sides  of  this  immaculate  gem.  The  underlying  luster  is  exceptionally 
pronounced.  Seldom  seen  so  fine. 

7633  1925  Lexington  MS  63  ANACS,  bright  and  lustrous  with  a  trace  of 
surface  haze;  and  a  1920  Maine  MS  63  ANACS,  soft  satiny  luster 
with  traces  of  blue-brown  toning  in  the  recesses  near  the  edges. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

7634  1925  Lexington  MS  65  PCGS.  Virtually  brilliant  with  shimmering 
mint  luster  and  few  appreciable  surface  marks. 

7635  1925  Lexington  MS  65  PCGS.  Quite  frosty  with  the  only  color 
being  speckled  brown  hues  on  the  edges. 

7636  1925  Lexington  MS  65  NGC.  Excellent  cartwheel  luster  with  pale, 
gold  tones  on  the  obverse  with  very  light  rose-gold  patina  on  the 
reverse. 

7637  1918  Lincoln  MS  65  NGC.  Original  with  exceptionally  clean  fields 
and  golden-gray  patina  that  lightens  only  in  the  centers. 

7638  1936  Long  Island  MS  63  PCGS,  whispers  of  russet  toning  over  orig¬ 
inal  surfaces;  1937  Roanoke  MS  63,  bright  and  lustrous  with 
untoned  surfaces;  and  a  1937-S  Texas  MS  63,  very  lightly  toned 
with  somewhat  subdued  luster.  All  coins  are  PCGS  encapsulated. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

7639  1936  Lynchburg  MS  65  NGC.  Speckled  russet  toning  clings  to  the 
devices. 

7640  1936  Lynchburg  MS  66  PCGS.  Light,  mottled,  rose-lavender  toning 
with  excellent  luster  for  this  frequently  dull  issue. 

7641  1936  Lynchburg  MS  66  PCGS.  Both  sides  are  partially  framed  in 
deep  iridescent  shades  of  russet  and  sea-green. 

7642  1936  Lynchburg  MS  67  NGC.  Iridescent  peripheral  rainbow  toning 
on  the  obverse  with  gorgeous  multicolored  toning  on  the  reverse  in 
shades  of  green,  gold,  and  orange.  Virtually  mark-free  surfaces  and 
only  a  few  ticks  away  from  perfection. 

7643  1920  Maine  MS  66  PCGS.  Light,  mottled  toning  over  both  sides, 
with  an  especially  fine,  striation-free  obverse. 

7644  1934  Maryland  MS  65  PCGS.  Rich  gray  patina  with  golden-rose 
undertones. 

7645  1921  Missouri  MS  64  NGC.  Satiny,  untoned  centers  with  hints  of 
russet  and  lime-green  toning  just  forming  at  the  edges. 


1921  Missouri  Half-Dollar,  MS  65 


7646  1921  Missouri  MS  65  PCGS.  The  Missouri  is  an  absolute  as  well 
as  a  condition  rarity  with  high  grade  pieces  being  extremely  elusive. 
Original  rose-lilac  patina  accents  the  obverse  of  this  exceptionally 
clean  specimen  and  there  are  virtually  no  marks  on  the  face  ot  the 
frontiersman.  A  premium  example  of  this  key  issue. 

7647  1921  Missouri  2x4  MS  64  ANACS.  Smoky-violet  toning  over  very 
clean  surfaces  tor  the  grade,  highlight  this  scarce,  low  mintage  com 
memorative. 


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Gem  1921  Missouri  2x4 


7648  1921  Missouri  2x4  MS  65  NGC.  A  well  struck  example  with  a 
partial  wire  edge.  Natural  toning  has  formed  that  displays  rich 
turquoise-blue  in  the  protected  areas  with  gray-golden  color  else¬ 
where.  An  unusual  gem  example  of  this  popular  variety. 

7649  1926  Oregon  MS  66  NGC.  Both  sides  exhibit  a  variegated  overlay 
of  yellow-gold  and  burnt-orange  color,  adding  immensely  to  the  eye 
appeal  of  this  first  year  issue. 

7650  1928  Oregon  MS  65  PCGS.  Attractive  golden-russet  toning  is 
sprinkled  about  the  edges. 

7651  1934-D  Oregon  MS  65  PCGS.  Choice,  frosty  surfaces  that  are  most¬ 
ly  brilliant  save  for  a  hint  of  speckled  toning  about  the  Native 
American. 

7652  1936-S  Oregon  MS  66  PCGS.  Handsome  russet  toning  is  sprinkled 
here  and  there  about  the  outer  portions. 

7653  1938-D  Oregon  MS  66  PCGS.  Untoned  with  a  brightly  lustrous 
appearance. 


Pan-Pac  Half-Dollar,  MS  66  PCGS 


7654  191 5-S  Panama-Pacific  MS  66  PCGS.  Both  sides  exhibit  bright, 
satiny  luster  and  are  framed,  more  so  on  the  obverse,  in  deep  golden 
and  russet  toning.  Scarce  in  gem  condition. 

7655  1921  Pilgrim  MS  65  NGC.  Untoned,  save  for  some  light,  mottled 
patina  on  the  reverse,  and  exhibiting  blazing-white  luster. 

7656  1936  Rhode  Island  MS  65  Prooflike  NGC.  Very  light  peripheral 
gold  toning  and  satiny,  semi-prooflike  fields. 

7657  1936  Rhode  Island  MS  65  NGC.  Both  sides  exhibit  mottled  russet 
toning  that  is  concentrated  in  the  peripheral  areas. 

7658  1936-S  Rhode  Island  MS  65  NGC.  Occasional  flashes  of  green  and 
rose  iridescence  at  the  borders. 

7659  1935-S  San  Diego  MS  65  Prooflike  NGC.  Faint  traces  of  toning  at 
the  peripheries  over  satiny  surfaces  which  are  semi-prooflike. 

7660  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS  65  NGC.  Attractive  orange,  rose,  and 
olive-green  toning  lightens  to  windows  of  brilliance  in  the  centers. 

7661  1935  Texas  MS  67  PCGS.  Deep  satiny  luster  with  a  conspicuous 
absence  of  surface  marks  and  delicate  golden  peripheral  accents. 

7662  1937-S  Texas  MS  66  Prooflike  NGC.  Still  another  commemorative 
with  light  splashes  of  gold  toning  over  satiny,  semi -prooflike  fields, 
reminiscent  of  the  Type  One  proof  regular  issues  of  1936. 


7663  1925  Vancouver  MS  65  PCGS.  Wholly  original  and  lustrous, 
exhibiting  a  hint  of  golden-violet  patina,  mostly  in  the  peripheral 
areas. 

7664  1936  Wisconsin  MS  66  PCGS.  Speckled  reddish-gold  highlights 
about  the  peripheral  lettering. 

CERTIFIED  MODERN  COMMEMORATIVE 

7665  1987-W  Constitution  Half-Eagle  PR  68  PCGS.  A  frosted  cameo  of 
unsurpassable  beauty. 

CERTIFIED  TERRITORIAL  GOLD 

7666  (1842-52)  A.Bechtler  Dollar,  27G.  2 1C,  VF  30  PCGS.  K-24.  R.3. 
Struck  on  a  buckled  planchet,  as  often  seen,  with  a  series  of 
planchet  cracks  (and  a  few  hairline  scratches  from  circulation)  on 
each  side.  Listed  on  page  272  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 


Well  Produced  AU  Bechtler  Gold  Dollar 


7667  (1842-52)  A.Bechtler  Dollar,  27G.  21C.  AU  50  PCGS.  K-24, 
R.3.  Originally  very  well  produced,  with  reverse  dies  rotated  to  the 
left  nearly  90  degrees  and  ample  luster  surviving  about  the  devices. 
Listed  on  Page  272  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 


Very  Scarce  Bechtler  Five-Dollar  Gold 


7668  (1837-42)  C.Bechtler  Five-Dollar,  128G.  22C.  XF  45  PCGS.  K- 

23,  High  R.6.  Still  lustrous  with  some  moderately  obtrusive  marks 
and  scratches  through  the  centers  and  a  thin  planchet  crack 
between  GE  in  GEORGIA  on  the  reverse.  Bits  of  deeper  reddish 
color  are  seen  within  the  obverse  lettering.  Listed  on  Page  272  of 
the  1997  Guide  Book. 


CERTIFIED 

CALIFORNIA  FRACTIONAL  GOLD 

7669  1856  Liberty  Round  25  Cents,  BG-229,  R.5,  AU  55  PCGS.  Light 
golden  color,  with  an  excellent  strike  for  the  issue. 

7670  1871  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-717,  R.4,  MS  62  PCGS. 
State  II.  Thick  mint  luster  and  rich  color.  Medallic  alignment  of  the 
dies. 

7671  1880  Indian  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-799X,  R.5,  MS  60  PCGS.  A 
watery  prooflike,  as  are  all  seen. 


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Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


CERTIFIED  PATTERNS 


1854  Large  Cent,  Judd-161  Original,  Pollock-187,  R.4,  PR  55 
PCGS.  Similar  to  the  Braided  Hair  large  cent  design,  hut  in  a  small¬ 
er  format.  Struck  in  copper  or  bronze  with  a  plain  edge.  A  little  of 
the  priH't  surface  remains,  although  it  is  subdued  somewhat  by  evi¬ 
dence  of  a  short  stint  in  circulation,  or  as  a  pocket  piece  by  a  mint 
official.  Even  clutcolate  color  overall. 

767'  1854  Large  Cent,  Judd-161,  Pollock-187,  R.4,  Original,  PR  63 

Brown  PCGS.  Large  cent  with  the  obverse  showing  the  head  of 
Liberty  wearing  a  diadem  inscribed  LIBERTY,  the  reverse  depicts 
ONE  CENT  in  a  small  laurel  wreath.  Struck  in  bronze  with  plain 
edge.  The  surfaces  are  an  attractive,  chocolate-brown  color. 


1854  Pattern  Large  Cent,  Judd- 161  Original 


7674  1854  Large  Cent,  Judd-161  Original,  Pollock-187,  R.4,  PR  65 

Brown  PCGS.  Similar  to  the  adopted  design  for  the  large  cent,  hut 
smaller  and  without  stars.  Struck  in  bronze  or  copper  with  a  plain 
edge.  Free  of  marks  and  spots,  the  surfaces  are  an  even  chocolate- 
brown  color  on  each  side. 


1855  Pattern  Flying  Eagle  Cent,  Judd- 167 


7675  1855  Flying  Eagle  Cent,  Judd-167  Original,  Pollock-193,  R.4, 

PR  64  Brown  PCGS.  Flying  Eagle  cent  pattern  in  a  large  format, 
featuring  a  hooked-neck  eagle  on  the  obverse  and  ONE  CENT  in 
the  center  of  the  reverse  surrounded  by  a  thick  laurel  wreath.  Struck 
in  copper  with  a  plain  edge.  The  muted  surfaces  are  deeply  toned 
mottled  brown  and  tan.  There  is  one  mentionable  toning  spot  under 
the  eagle’s  breast. 


Gem  1855  Flying  Eagle  Cent,  Judd-172 


1858  Indian  Cent,  Judd-212,  in  PR  65 


7677  1858  Indian  Cent,  Judd-212,  Pollock-256,  R.7,  PR  65  NGC. 

Similar  to  the  regular  issue  Indian  cent  but  with  a  broad,  ornament¬ 
ed  shield  at  the  top  of  the  reverse.  Struck  in  copper-nickel  with  a 
plain  edge.  The  brightly  reflective  fields  show  fine  die  striations. 
Each  side  is  delicately  overlaid  with  lovely  sunset-red  and  golden 
patina.  A  rarer  pattern  than  believed  several  years  ago. 


1859  Paquet  Half  Dollar  in  Silver 


7678  1859  Half-Dollar,  Judd-235,  Pollock-284,  R.5,  PR  63  PCGS. 

Designed  by  Anthony  Paquet,  the  obverse  depicts  Liberty  seated 
facing  left,  supporting  a  fasces  with  her  right  hand  and  a  shield  with 
her  left.  There  are  thirteen  stars  around  and  the  date  below.  On  the 
reverse,  an  eagle  with  outstretched  wings  and  a  shield  on  its  breast 
holds  an  olive  sprig  and  three  slender  arrows  in  its  claws.  On  this 
variety,  the  eagle’s  beak  is  broken  and  the  left  wingtip  is  rounded. 
Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded  edge.  A  few  minor  hairlines  are 
noticed  in  the  highly  reflective  fields.  A  peripheral  circle  of  russet 
patina  has  developed  over  the  years  on  each  side. 


1859  Longacre  Half  Dollar  in  Copper,  Judd-240 


7679  1859  Half-Dollar,  Judd-240,  Pollock-296,  R.5,  PR  65  Brown 

PCGS.  The  Longacre  design  with  the  “cereal  wreath”  reverse. 
Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  The  shallow  mirror  surfaces  are 
heavily  striated  on  each  side  and  show  blushes  of  steel-blue  patina. 


1*5  5  Large  Cent,  Judd- 1  72,  Pollock- 198,  R.7,  MS  65  Brown 

N(  »C.  One  <  >f  rhe  large  Flying  Eagle  patterns,  struck  in  copper  or 
I  r  n  •  with  i  plain  edge.  In  this  state  of  preservation,  the  J - 1  7 2 
pialitit  -  i ,  i  legitimately  rare  piece,  with  this  niece  displaying  a  fair 
■  rmainr  4  red  remaining  in  the  recesses.  The  NGC  population 
K  ,w  aily  tin,  i  ,  an  graded  with  none  higher  (7/97). 


ion  lour  •  frnl, iy,  September  12,  ll>97  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  I  5 'Hi  Blivet  \  lee  Applies  In  A II  I  ul.s  Yuliied  Hi'lmr  $50,000 


1862  “GOD  OUR  TRUST”  Half-Dollar,  Judd-293 


1870  Half-Dime  in  Copper,  Judd-812,  PR  66  Brown 


7680  1862  Half-Dollar,  Judd-293,  Pollock-351,  R.5-6,  PR  64  PCGS. 

Regular  obverse  die  combined  with  a  regular  No  Motto  reverse  die, 
but  with  the  motto  GOD  OUR  TRUST  added  on  a  scroll  above  the 
eagle’s  head.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded  edge.  According  to  the 
W.E.  Woodward  catalog  of  May,  1863,  there  were  25  sets  of  GOD 
OUR  TRUST  silver  half  dollars  and  copper  eagles  struck.  Deep, 
gunmetal-gray  with  hints  of  lavender  and  hairlines  visible  only 
under  strong  magnification. 


1866  Washington  Pattern  Nickel 


7681  1866  Nickel,  Judd-461,  Pollock-535,  R.6,  PR  64  PCGS.  A  bust 

of  George  Washington  faces  right  on  the  obverse  surrounded  with 
the  legend  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  and  the  date  1866 
below.  The  denomination  5  CENTS  is  within  a  laurel  wreath  on 
the  reverse  and  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  is  above.  Struck  in  nickel 
with  a  plain  edge.  Crisply  struck  and  nicely  reflective,  a  little  milky 
patina  lightly  covers  the  obverse. 


1866  Washington  Five-Cents,  Judd-473,  in  PR  63 


7682  1866  Five-Cents,  Judd-473,  Pollock-564,  R.6,  PR  63  NGC.  One 

of  the  many  Washington  five-cent  patterns  which  came  very  close 
to  being  adopted,  it  has  the  regular-issue  reverse  with  rays.  Struck  in 
nickel  with  a  plain  edge.  The  obverse  has  a  film  blanketing  it  along 
with  a  small  carbon  spot  between  WE  and  TRUST.  The  reverse  is 
fully  brilliant  with  another  small  carbon  spot  resting  squarely  on  the 
left  dot. 

7683  1867  Nickel,  Judd-572,  Pollock-648,  R.7,  PR  40  AN  ACS.  Produced 
with  the  design  used  to  coin  regular-issue  1867  Shield  nickels  with 
rays.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  plain  edge.  A  modestly  circulated 
example  with  milk-chocolate  surfaces  and  one  mentionahle,  dark 
corrosion  spot  on  the  reverse. 


7684  1870  Half-Dime,  Judd-812,  Pollock-900,  R.7,  PR  66  Brown 

NGC.  The  Barber  Standard  Silver  design  with  Liberty  seated  with 
hand  resting  on  a  shield  and  Liberty  pole  behind.  The  reverse  dis¬ 
plays  5  CENTS  surrounded  by  a  wreath  of  cotton  and  corn.  Struck 
in  copper  with  a  plain  edge.  The  colors  are  deep  red-brown,  uniform 
on  the  obverse,  with  iridescent  splashes  on  the  reverse. 


Gem  Proof  1870  Standard  Silver  Dime,  Judd-849 


7685  1870  Standard  Silver  Dime,  Judd-849,  Pollock-956,  R.5-6,  PR 

65  NGC.  Standard  Silver  motif  that  depicts  Liberty  wearing  a 
headband  with  one  star  at  the  front.  The  motto  is  in  the  exergual 
area  below  the  bust  and  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA  is  at  the 
top.  The  reverse  has  10  CENTS  1870  in  the  center,  surrounded  by  a 
wreath  of  cotton  and  corn,  with  STANDARD  at  the  top  of  that 
side.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded  edge.  Deep,  blue-gray  toning 
covers  both  sides  accented  with  some  golden  highlights. 


1871  Copper  Pattern  Half-Dime 


7686  1871  Half-Dime,  Judd-1069,  Pollock-1205,  R.7,  PR  64  Brown 

PCGS.  A  seated  figure  of  Liberty  facing  left  is  seen  on  the  obverse 
with  the  date  1871  below.  She  is  surrounded  by  an  arc  of  thirteen 
stars  and  wears  an  Indian  headdress,  supporting  a  Liberty  Pole  with 
her  right  hand.  The  reverse  is  the  same  type  as  was  used  to  coin  reg¬ 
ular-issue  half-dimes.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  The 
reflective  surfaces  display  an  even,  chocolate-brown  color  and  are 
accented  with  iridescent  highlights  as  the  coin  is  turned  under  a 
light. 


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18(4  Arrows  Half  Dollar  in  Copper,  Judd- 1361 


1875  Gilt  “Sailor  Head”  Five-Dollar,  Judd- 14 39 


7687  1874  Half-Dollar,  Judd- 1361,  Pollock- 1506,  R.7,  PR  63  Red 

and  Brown  PCGS.  The  regular  dies  Arrows  issue  of  1874,  struck  in 
copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  The  hairlining  on  this  piece  is  under¬ 
standable  considering  its  pedigree,  formerly  in  the  Farouk  collec¬ 
tion.  Since  toned  hack  in  coppery-gold  with  sea-green  peripheral 
accents. 

Ex.  Palace  Collection  (Sotheby’s,  1954) ,  lot  1933. 


Gem  1875  Twenty-Cent  Piece  in  Copper,  Judd- 1400 


1875  Twenty-Cent  Piece,  Judd-1400,  Pollock-1543,  R.7,  PR  65 
Red  PCGS.  The  B  ully  designed  obverse  with  Liberty  seated,  hold¬ 
ing  i  pole  with  i  Liberty  Cap  above  and  the  other  arm  resting  on  a 
gl"br  Tin  i  paired  with  a  reverse  that  is  only  a  minor  variation 
tr  an  rht  rt  gular  die  adopted  in  1875.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  plain 
'■dir  Attrac  ti  i  golden-red  color  with  an  occasional  fleck  of  steel- 
*  lu>  1  oily  one  of  the  finest  surviving  examples  of  this  popular 
rwenty-cent  partem. 


7689  1875  Five-Dollars,  Judd-1439,  Pollock- 1 582,  R.6-7,  PR  62 

NGC.  William  Barber’s  so-called  “Sailor  Head”  obverse  design  that 
shows  Liberty  facing  left,  wearing  a  coronet,  her  hair  tied  in  the 
back  with  two  ribbons  trailing,  thus  resembling  a  sailor’s  cap.  The 
reverse  features  a  reduced  sized,  standing  eagle  with  spread  wings 
and,  unlike  contemporary  regular  issues,  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  is  on 
a  scroll  below  the  eagle.  Struck  in  copper  gilt  with  a  reeded  edge. 
Reported  to  have  been  in  the  Colonel  Green  holdings  and  the  only 
gilt  piece  certified  by  either  service. 


1879  Morgan  Dime,  Judd- 1586,  PR  63 


7690  1879  Dime,  Judd-1586,  Pollock-1779,  R.6-7,  PR  61  PCGS.  The 

obverse  depicts  a  head  of  Liberty  facing  left  with  UNITED  STA1  I  S 
OF  AMERICA  around  and  the  date  1879  below.  The  head  is  essen 
tiaily  a  miniature  of  that  featured  on  the  regular  issue  Morgan  dollar 
On  the  reverse,  the  denomination  ONE  DIME,  the  motto  I 
PLURIBUS  LJNUM,  and  all  are  of  1 1  stars  are  inscribed  within  a  c  tr 
cle  of  dots.  Around  the  circle  is  a  wreath  of  com,  tobacco,  cotton, 
and  wheat.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded  edge  Essentially  brilliant 
and  displaying  full,  watery  reflectivity  on  eac  h  side. 


Session  Four  •  Friday, 


September  12,  1997  •  7:00  p.m. 


A  !  5%  Buyer's  Fee  Applies  In,  All  lots  Valued  Melon  850,  (HH* 


Gem  1879  Morgan  Half  Dollar,  Judd-1599,  in  Silver 


7691  1879  Half-Dollar,  Judd-1599,  Pollock-1794,  R.6,  PR  65  PCGS. 

The  Morgan  design  as  adopted  for  the  head  of  the  dollar  of  1878, 
but  adapted  to  the  smaller  format  of  the  half  dollar.  The  reverse  fea¬ 
tures  an  erect  eagle  with  raised  wings.  Struck  in  silver  with  a  reeded 
edge.  Beautiful  violet  and  sea-green  toning  on  the  obverse,  with 
bright  bluish-green  on  the  reverse  framed  in  coppery-gold.  Softly 
struck,  as  usual,  at  the  center  of  the  portrait.  One  of  the  finer  exam¬ 
ples  of  this  immensely  popular  issue. 


HERITAGE 

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consignments 

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Signature  Sale, 
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You  are  cordially 
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Exceedingly  Rare  1879  “Schoolgirl”  Pattern  Dollar,  Judd' 1609 


7692  1879  Dollar,  Judd-1609,  Pollock-1805,  R.7,  PR  64  Red  PCGS.  The  popular  “Schoolgirl"  design  by  George  T.  Morgan.  A  bust  of  Liberty  faces  left  with  the 

inscription  E  PLURIBUS*******UNUM****around  and  the  date,  1879  below.  Her  hair  is  combed  straight  and  tied  with  a  ribbon,  a  headband  crossing  the 
top  of  her  head  is  inscribed  LIBERTY.  The  reverse  depicts  a  defiant  eagle  facing  left  standing  on  a  scroll  inscribed  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST.  Struck  in  copper 
with  a  reeded  edge.  Mostly  brick-red  overall  with  some  muting  on  the  highpoints  on  each  side.  There  are  no  detracting  carbon  spots.  (See  Color  Photo) 


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A  15%  Blivet \  I'Ve  Applies  In  All  I  nts  \ dlunl  Meimc  $5(),(HH* 


Unique  1866  Five-Dollar  Die  Trial,  Pollock-3284 


7696  1866  Five-Dollar  Die  Trial,  Unlisted  in  Judd,  Pollock-3284, 

Unique,  PR  50  ANACS.  A  curious  piece  that  is  similar  to  the 
adopted  design  with  the  motto  on  a  scroll  above  the  eagle’s  head. 
On  this  die  trial,  the  letters  are  much  closer  to  the  milling  and  the 
word  STATES  almost  touches  the  denticles.  The  eagle’s  wing  tips 
are  also  very  long,  and  also  almost  touch  the  denticles.  FIVE  D.  is 
too  closely  spaced,  appearing  as  one  word.  The  field  is  very  steeply 
basined  and  the  rims  are  broad.  Struck  in  copper.  On  the  obverse, 
traces  of  a  shield,  several  stars,  and  milling  can  he  made  out.  This 
side  is  also  steeply  basined.  A  red  and  brown  piece  that  was  appar¬ 
ently  hurriedly  produced,  this  unique  item  has  only  appeared  in  one 
other  auction  that  we  know  of. 

Ex:  Rusbar  Collection  (B&M,  9/9 0),  lot  728. 


7697  1805  Private  Restrike  Quarter,  Unlisted  in  Judd,  Pollock-6105, 

Unique  (?),  MS  60  Brown  ANACS.  Of  unknown  origin,  the 
obverse  die  was  probably  retrieved  as  scrap  by  Montroville  Dickeson 
as  the  reverse  is  known  in  the  Taxay  reference  as  “Dickeson 's  die” 
on  page  299  of  his  1976  edition  of  the  Catalogue.  The  obverse  was 
struck  from  heavily  rusted  B-2  dies.  The  reverse  reproduces  an 
“eagle  on  half  shield,”  which  is  actually  a  pattern  die  for  a  revenue 
stamp  (ca.  1816).  Struck  in  copper  with  an  unknown  edge.  Deep 
chocolate-brown  color  overall,  the  obverse  shows  very  heavy  die 
rust  and  a  rim  break  from  3  to  5  o’clock.  On  the  reverse  the  fields 
were  crudely  polished,  leaving  prominent  striations,  and  there  is  a 
die  break  from  the  rim  at  5  o’clock  that  extends  inward  for  3  mm. 
Alleged  to  be  Ex:  Virgil  Brand  and  Metzger  Collection;  New  Netherlands 
Sale,  9/53. 


End  of  Session  Four 


Session  Four  •  Friday,  September  12,  1697  •  7:00  p.m.  205 


Deeply  Toned  1879  Dollar,  Judd- 1614, 
PR  63  Red  and  Brown 


7693  1879  Morgan  Dollar,  Judd-1614,  Pollock-1810,  R.6,  PR  63  Red 

and  Brown  NGC.  The  obverse  is  of  the  adopted  Morgan  dollar 
design,  and  the  reverse  shows  an  erect  eagle  with  raised  wings  but 
set  lower  in  the  field  and  with  IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  immediately 
above.  Struck  in  copper  with  a  reeded  edge.  The  original  red  color 
has  long  faded  in  deep,  irregular  overtones  of  magenta,  rose-violet, 
and  steel-blue.  Morgan  dollar  variants  have  always  proved  a  popular 
item  with  advanced  collectors  of  the  regular  series. 


1882  Pattern  Liberty  Nickel,  Judd- 1690 


7694  1882  Liberty  Nickel,  Judd-1690,  Pollock-1892,  R.5-6,  PR  64 

PCGS.  The  regular  dies  of  1883  with  the  No  Cents  reverse.  Struck 
in  nickel  with  a  plain  edge.  Deeply  reflective,  the  nicely  reflective 
surfaces  show  a  light  bit  of  ice-blue  patina  over  each  side.  Always 
popular  with  collectors  as  a  transitional  issue. 


1884  “Holey”  Cent,  Judd-1722,  PR  65 


7695  1884  One-Cent,  Judd-1722,  Pollock-1930,  R.7,  PR  65  PCGS. 

Eastman  Johnson’s  “holey”  design  for  the  cent  with  a  hole  pierced 
through  the  center  with  an  irregular  circumference.  Struck  in  alu¬ 
minum  with  a  plain  edge.  These  experimental  pieces  were  intended 
to  make  small  denomination  coinage  easier  to  distinguish  by  the 
blind,  and  thereby  “remedy  the  inconvenience  of  similarity  in  our 
small  coin.”  Simply  inscribed  on  each  side  with  no  central  design 
(obviously). 


1944  Cent  Struck  on  Thicker  Planchet  Stock, 
Pollock-2078 


7698  1944  Cent,  Pollock-2078,  R.71,  MS  64  Red  and  Brown  NGC. 

Struck  from  the  regular  dies  of  1944,  hut  on  thicker  planchet  stock. 
Struck  from  bronze  or  some  similar  copper  composition  with  a  plain 
edge.  There  is  no  documentary  evidence  to  support  the  theory  that 
this  piece  was  struck  for  experimental  purposes.  It  may,  in  fact,  have 
been  mistakenly  produced  from  thicker  planchet  stock  intended  for 
foreign  coinage.  The  surfaces  are  a  lovely  chocolate-brown  with 
tinges  of  original  mint  red  surrounding  the  devices. 


FIFTH  SESSION 

Saturday,  September  13,  9:00  a.m.  Lots  7699-8323 
Room  103C  •  Long  Beach  Convention  Center 
Long  Beach,  California 

A  15%  Buyer's  Premium  Will  Be  Added  To  All  Lots  Valued  Below  $50,000 


MORGAN  DOLLARS 

7699  1878-S  MS  64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike.  A  eye-catching  cameo  with 
exceptional  field-to-device  contrast  over  brilliant  surfaces. 

7700  1879-CC  MS  62  Prooflike.  Sharply  struck  and  brilliant  with  very 
bright  and  reflective  fields  which  set  up  a  pleasing  contrast  for  the 
frosted  devices. 

7701  1879-CC  Capped  Die  MS  60.  Brilliant  and  heavily  abraded. 

7702  1880-CC  MS  64  Prooflike.  Bright  overall  with  light  golden  periph¬ 
eral  color. 

7703  1880-CC  Reverse  of  1878  MS  64.  Lustrous  and  very  lightly  toned. 


Impeccable  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike  1880-S 


7704  1880-S  MS  67  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike.  A  stunning  Morgan  dollar, 

ideal  to  represent  this  popular  type  in  its  near-ultimate  state  of 
preservation.  The  surfaces  are  essentially  as  struck,  being  virtually 
untoned,  save  for  a  hint  of  peripheral  rose-gray  patina,  and  the 
heavily  frosted  devices  stand  out  from  the  glassy  fields. 


7705  1884  MS  64  Prooflike,  two-sided  iridescent  toning  from  years  of 
envelope  storage;  and  an  1889-CC  Fine  12,  a  few  minor  obverse  rim 
marks,  otherwise  a  wholesome  gray  example  of  this  Carson  City  key. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

7706  1884-CC  MS  65  PVC.  Brilliant  and  displaying  excellent  mint  frost. 

7707  1884-S  AU  50.  Mostly  brilliant  with  a  generous  amount  of  mint  lus¬ 
ter  still  in  evidence  in  the  fields. 

7708  1884-S  AU  58.  Brilliant  and  sharply  struck.  Just  a  whisper  of  fric¬ 
tion  away  from  mint  condition. 

7709  1885  MS  65  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike.  Brilliant  overall  and  very  deeply 
mirrored  with  sharply  contrasting  frosted  devices.  The  portrait  of 
Liberty  is  virtually  untouched  by  abrasions.  A  sharp  looking  DMPL 
dollar. 

7710  1885-CC  MS  64-  Lustrous  and  untoned. 

7711  1885-CC  MS  64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike.  Brilliant  and  fully  struck, 
the  white-i >n-hlack  surfaces  just  miss  MS  65  quality  by  a  few  small 
hagmarks. 

77  !  1  1 886-C )  MS  61  The  soft,  safin-itke  luster  shows  numerous  small  sur- 

t.pc  e  scratches  that  prevenr  a  higher  grade  on  this  conditionally 
scarce  dollar. 

77  U  1  "(86-0  MS  62  The  satin-like  surfaces  are  well  struck  for  the  issue 
and  show  only  the  slightest  abrasions;  still,  they  are  numerous 
enough  to  explain  flu  grade.  Quite  a  pleasing  coin  for  an  MS  62 
with  no  large  or  especially  bothersome  marks. 

4  I  •187  '  >  MS  64  Satiny  md  untoned,  with  a  much  stronger  strike 
d  ir.  'In  n  'i  ll  le  in  <  ht  eked  ‘87 -O.  In  fact,  strike  would  have  to  be 
<  r  i  ler>  I  tie  i  Lief  deterrent  in  locating  a  gem  example  of  this 


i  f 


7715  1888  MS  65,  fully  struck  and  brilliant;  1902  MS  65,  a  very  pleasing, 
rounded-cheek  example  of  this  scarce  post- 1900  dollar  that  is  most¬ 
ly  brilliant  but  shows  a  light  accent  of  golden  peripheral  colpr;  and  a 
1904-0  MS  65  Prooflike,  a  stunning,  deeply  reflective  example  of 
this  scarcer  prooflike  dollar.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7716  1889-CC  Fine  15,  an  original,  low  grade,  problem-free  example  of 
this  key  date;  and  an  1893-0  XF  40,  untoned.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7717  1889-CC  XF  45.  An  evenly  circulated  example  of  this  rare  date  in 
the  Morgan  series.  While  the  fields  and  devices  are  generally  clean, 
we  notice  some  small  abrasions  and  scratches  on  both  sides.  We  also 
note  evidence  of  clashed  dies  and  at  least  one  die  crack.  A  fair 
amount  of  original  luster  has  survived.  An  interesting  coin,  with  a 
lot  to  be  seen. 


Key  1889-CC  AU  50  Morgan 


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7718  1889-CC  AU  50.  A  briefly  circulated  example  of  this  rare,  key 

date  issue  in  the  Morgan  series.  Both  sides  are  surprisingly  free  from 
large  or  distracting  abrasions,  and  there  is  just  a  touch  of  wear  on 
the  highpoints  over  untoned,  non-prooflike  surfaces. 


7719  1889-0  MS  64-  Satiny  luster  illuminates  the  fields,  with  light  gold 
coloring  the  periphery.  The  strike  is  above  average,  but  there  are 
just  a  few  too  many  small  abrasions  on  Liberty’s  neck  and  in  the 
fields  to  count  as  a  full  gem. 

7720  1890-CC  MS  64.  Thick,  cartwheel  luster  characterizes  this  lovely 
piece.  Minimally  abraded,  but  kept  from  a  gem  grade  by  softly 
defined  centers. 

7721  1890-CC  MS  64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike.  Brilliant  and  deeply  mir¬ 
rored  with  strongly  contrasting  devices.  A  splendid,  near-gem  exam¬ 
ple. 

7722  1890-0  MS  64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike.  Deeply  reflective  fields  con¬ 
trast  nicely  with  frosted  devices.  Both  obverse  and  reverse  fields 
show  the  striations  of  early  die  polishing,  moreso  on  the  reverse. 
There  is  some  weakness  on  the  stars  and  peripheral  lettering,  unusu¬ 
al  in  a  coin  with  this  much  flash.  The  coin  is  basically  white,  with 
just  a  hint  of  original  gold  along  the  rims.  Specialists  will  argue 
whether  the  few  field  marks  are  sufficient  to  prevent  a  higher  grade. 

7723  1891-CC  MS  63.  Toned. 

7724  1891-CC  MS  63.  Brilliant. 

7725  1891-CC  MS  64-  Lustrous  and  untoned. 

7726  1891-CC  MS  64.  Thick  mint  frost  covers  each  side  ot  this  near 
gem. 

7727  1891-S  MS  65.  Exceptionally  bright  and  attractive  mint  frost  covers 
each  side  of  this  solid  gem  dollar.  Sharply  struck  and  free  ot  color, 
only  one  minor  luster  graze  is  noted  on  the  cheek  ot  Liberty. 

7728  1892  MS  64-  Somewhat  softly  struck  in  the  centers,  the  untoned 
surfaces  show  an  exceptionally  clean,  mark  tree  appearance 


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772*-)  1892-CC.  MS  62  Cheek  Tooled.  A  white,  attractive  example  of  this 

desirable  CC  date.  The  field  s  are  wonders  of  luster,  contrasting  nice- 
ly  with  the  frosted  devices.  It  appears  that  a  misguided  effort  was 
made  to  smooth  the  cheek,  hut  others  will  argue  that  the  patch  of 
scratches  is  a  result  of  natural  hag  abrasions.  Plenty  of  specialists  will 
he  closely  examining  this  coin,  which  holds  much  more  promise 
than  a  62  grade  would  indicate. 

77 10  1892'CC  MS  62  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike.  Some  noticeable  facial 

abrasions  restrict  the  grade  on  this  mostly  brilliant  specimen. 

7731  1892'CC  MS  62  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  Lightly  Cleaned.  Several 
noticeable  obverse  abrasions  limit  the  grade  on  this  lightly  hairhned 
example. 

7732  1892-0  MS  64.  An  attractive  and  lustrous  example.  There  are  sev¬ 
eral  shallow  abrasions  on  the  obverse.  However,  the  coin  enjoys  an 
above  average  strike,  much  luster,  and  is  fully  brilliant. 

7733  1892-S  AU  50  Cleaned.  An  evenly  circulated  example  of  one  of  the 
classic  issues  in  the  Morgan  series.  The  cleaning,  although  light,  has 
disturbed  much  of  the  surviving  luster.  The  surfaces  are  noticeably 
hairlined,  with  a  few  light  scratches  noted.  Specialists  will  be  exam¬ 
ining  this  coin  carefully. 

7734  1892-S  AU  50.  One  of  the  true  condition  rarities  in  the  Morgan 
dollar  series  and  one  that  is  unaffordable  to  most  collectors  in  mint 
state.  The  steel-gray  surfaces  exhibit  some  of  their  original  luster 
and  show  only  modest  wear  on  the  highpoints. 

7735  1893  MS  63.  Frosty  and  untoned  with  noticeable  softness  over 
Liberty’s  ear  and  on  the  eagle’s  breast.  A  scarce  and  popular  issue. 

7736  1893  MS  64-  Bright  mint  luster  with  a  distinctive  toning  pattern  on 
the  reverse  from  being  housed  in  a  paper  roll.  Three  vertical  stripes 
of  gunmetal-blue,  antique-gold,  and  blue-gray  colorfully  decorate 
that  side.  Shdrply  struck. 

7737  1893-CC  MS  62.  Untoned  with  a  typical  mushy  strike  for  a  ‘93-CC. 


Sharp  and  Lustrous  1893-0  MS  63  Dollar 


7738  1893-0  MS  63.  Untoned  with  shimmering  mint  luster  that  might 
even  be  described  as  semi-prooflike  and  a  much  sharper  strike  in  the 
centers  than  is  often  seen.  Surface  marks  are  generally  limited  to  the 
obverse  and  can  be  considered  minimal  for  the  grade.  High-end 
quality  for  this  popular,  conditionally  scarce  O-mint. 

7739  1893-S  Good  6.  One  of  the  most  affordable  examples  of  this  date  to 
be  offered  in  this  sale.  We  are  fortunate  to  offer  a  nice  selection  of 
this  issue  in  this  auction. 


7740  1893-S  Fine  12.  A  well  worn  example  of  this  scarce  coin,  with  fewer 

surface  marks  than  might  be  reasonably  expected.  We  note  some 
light  scratches  and  one  barely  noticed  rim  bump.  The  coin  shows 
light  gray  toning,  with  some  darker  color  around  the  devices.. 


Popular  Key  1893-S  Morgan,  XF  40  Cleaned 


7741  1893-S  XF  40  Cleaned.  The  surfaces  on  this  key  Morgan  barely 

show  the  effects  of  cleaning,  exhibiting  a  uniform  steel-gray  finish 
and  traces  of  hidden  luster.  There  is  noticeable  wear  over  Liberty’s 
ear,  while  the  outer  breast  feathers  on  the  eagle  still  retain  some  def¬ 
inition. 


Affordable,  High  Grade  1893-S  Dollar 


7742  1893-S  XF  40  Whizzed,  Retoned.  The  effects  of  the  whizzing  are 

somewhat  subdued  by  the  deep  charcoal  patina  that  covers  both 
sides  of  the  coin.  Well  detailed  with  no  large  marks.  The  diagnostic 
die  scratch  in  the  top  of  the  T  is  evident  under  magnification.  One 
small  rim  bump  is  noted  under  the  date. 


7743  1894  MS  60.  With  a  mintage  of  only  1 10,972  pieces,  the  1894-P  has 
always  been  a  favorite  date  of  dollar  collectors.  While  not  nearly  as 
scarce  as  the  1893-S  (a  coin  with  a  similar  mintage),  the  1894-P  is 
more  available  in  all  grades,  but  is  very  scarce  and  desirable  in  mint 
state.  This  piece  shows  just  a  little  softness  of  strike  over  the  ear  and 
on  the  eagle’s  breast  feathers,  but  the  luster  is  slightly  subdued 
accounting  for  the  grade.  A  difficult  coin. 

7744  1894-0  AU  58;  1896-0  AU  58;  and  an  1897-0  AU  58,  all  three 
coins  are  essentially  untoned  and  none  have  any  severe  or  mention- 
able  marks.  A  trio  of  scarce,  near-mint  state  Morgan  dollars.  (Total: 
3  coins) 

7745  1894-0  MS  61.  Exceptional  strike  and  luster  for  a  date  notorious  for 
having  neither.  Only  the  slightest  weakness  shows  over  Liberty’s  ear 
and  nearly  all  the  feathers  are  struck  up  on  the  eagle.  Many  small 
bagmarks  are  present  accounting  for  the  grade,  though  none  are 
severe. 


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Session  Five  •  Saturday,  September  1  5,  1997  •  9:00  a.m. 


Scarce  1894-0  MS  63  Morgan  Dollar 


0*S)  fctt  teBfti 


7746  1894-0  MS  63.  Fully  brilliant  and  satiny,  the  surfaces  exhibit  a 
vibrancy  that  is  most  appealing  for  this  conditionally  rare  issue  and 
coupled  with  especially  clean  fields.  Only  a  bit  softly  struck  over  the 
ear  of  Liberty  and  extremely  well  defined  on  the  eagle’s  breast,  with 
only  scattered  marks  on  these  central  features.  A  select  ‘94-0  that  is 
certain  to  please  the  prospective  owner. 

7747  1894-S  MS  64.  A  very  pretty  specimen,  with  nearly  enough  reflec¬ 
tivity  to  qualify  for  the  coveted  prooflike  status.  In  fact,  it  will  not 
be  surprising  to  see  this  coin  roundtrip  a  few  times  to  the  grading 
services — it  is  that  nice.  The  fields  exhibit  a  minimum  of  contact 
marks  and  abrasions,  with  light  striations.  The  devices  show  mini¬ 
mal  frost,  a  feature  hardly  noticed  with  the  reflectivity  in  the  fields. 
The  coin  is  white,  with  perhaps  a  suggestion  here  and  there  of  light 
natural  toning. 


Elusive  Uncirculated  1895-0  Morgan  Dollar 


7748  1895-0  MS  60.  A  conditionally  rare,  key  date  Morgan  that 

exhibits  satiny,  unbroken  luster  and  an  above  average  strike  in  the 
centers.  Both  sides  are  fully  brilliant.  There  are  few  distinguishing 
abrasions  for  a  coin  at  the  lowest  level  of  mint  state,  the  obverse 
being  the  heaviest  marked.  Elusive  in  mint  condition  and  of  obvious 
importance  to  the  Morgan  dollar  collector. 


7749  1895-S  AU  58  Cleaned.  Little  actual  wear,  but  a  trifle  bright  from 

an  old  cleaning.  The  low  mintage  ‘95-S  enjoys  strong  demand  in  all 
grades,  but  especially  in  VF  and  better  condition. 


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7750  1895-S  MS  61  Prooflike.  Fully  brilliant  with  modest  reflective 

qualities.  The  low  mintage  ‘95-S  dollar  enjoys  strong  demand  at  all 
grade  levels,  but  the  appearance  of  prooflike  specimen  that  is  only 
minimally  abraded  is  a  winning  combination. 


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Outstanding  1903-S  MS  66  Morgan 


Satiny  Near-Gem  1896-S  Morgan 


7751  1896-S  MS  64.  Satiny  and  only  hinting  of  milky  patina  on  the 
reverse,  with  better-than-average  sharpness  on  the  clean-cheeked 
portrait  of  Liberty.  One  of  the  scarcer  later  date  S-mints  and  an 
issue  that  seems  to  quickly  find  a  new  home  when  available. 

7752  1897  MS  65  Prooflike.  A  scarce  and  underrated  dollar  with  deeply 
reflective  fields.  This  piece  is  brilliant  and  well  struck  with  a  few 
grade-limiting  abrasions  on  the  obverse. 

7753  1897-0  AU  58,  a  sharply  defined  example  of  this  scarce  issue  that  is 
clean  overall;  and  a  1901  AU  55,  moderately  toned  in  steel-gray 
colors  with  light  rubbing  on  the  highpoints.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7754  1897-0  MS  61.  Fairly  well  struck  with  better  luster  than  is  expected 
on  this  generally  drab  issue.  The  slightest  scuffiness  on  the  obverse 
precludes  a  higher  rating. 

7755  1897-S  MS  65.  The  shimmering  fields  are  especially  clean,  with 
more  than  a  suggestion  of  reflectivity.  The  devices  are  minimally 
abraded  and  lightly  frosted.  We  note  one  small  planchet  lamination 
in  the  reverse  field.  There  are  a  few  light  splotches  of  golden  toning 
found  on  both  sides.  Altogether,  a  very  attractive  example. 

7756  1898  MS  65  Prooflike.  Brilliant  and  lustrous  with  pinpoint  striking 
details  throughout  and  nice  reflectivity  in  the  fields. 


Appealing  1901  MS  62  Morgan 


7757  1901  MS  62  PVC.  One  of  the  most  elusive  dollars  in  the  entire 

series  to  find  in  mint  state  conditions.  This  example  is  fully  lustrous, 
with  strong  central  details  and  obvious  metal  flow  on  the  reverse  as 
is  often  seen  on  other,  more  common  P-mints  such  as  the  1889  and 
1900.  _ 

7758  1902-0  MS  64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike.  A  common  date  that  is  any¬ 
thing  but  common  with  DMPL  qualities.  Brilliant  and  deeply  reflec¬ 
tive,  with  no  contrast. 


7759  1903-S  MS  66.  Sharply  detailed  surfaces  with  few  surface  marks  of 
any  kind,  being  particularly  blemish-free  on  the  central  devices,  and 
only  a  blush  of  golden  color  to  the  right  of  the  eagle’s  wing  from  full 
brilliance.  The  shimmering  mint  luster  is  equally  outstanding.  This 
superb  gem  example  of  one  of  the  nicest  ‘03-S  dollars  we  have 
offered  in  several  years. 

7760  1904-S  MS  63  PVC.  A  scarce  date  among  later  date  Morgan  dollars. 
Some  spotting  caused  by  PVC  contamination  is  noted  on  both 
sides.  This  issue  is  continuously  on  collector’s  wish  lists  in  affordable 
uncirculated  condition. 

PROOF  MORGAN  DOLLAR 

7761  1893  PR  61.  An  affordable  proof  Morgan  dollar  with  bright,  reflec¬ 
tive  surfaces.  The  centers  are  softly  struck,  as  is  frequently  encoun¬ 
tered  for  many  of  the  dates  in  the  ‘90s.  Some  hairlines  and  slide- 
marks  are  evident  along  with  a  very  light  gold  patina  overall. 

PEACE  DOLLARS 

7762  1921  MS  62.  Well  struck  and  displaying  drab  toning  along  the 
lower  right  third  of  the  obverse,  bordering  on  environmental  dam¬ 
age.  Wouldn’t  you  know  it,  the  reverse  is  vibrant  and  extremely 
choice. 

7763  1921  MS  63,  fairly  well  struck  and  clearly  uncirculated,  both  sides 
exhibit  a  heavy  overlay  of  splotchy  yellow-gray  toning,  not  for 
everyone’s  taste;  a  1926  MS  62  Obverse  Scratches,  mostly  brilliant 
with  several  noticeable  scratches  on  the  obverse;  and  a  1926-S  MS 
62  PVC,  the  violet  patina  is  stained  from  PVC  exposure.  (Total:  3 
coins) 

7764  1921  MS  64-  Sharply  defined  and  bordering  on  gem  quality,  with 
especially  vibrant,  satiny  luster  over  both  sides. 

7765  1921  MS  64.  Some  light  golden  toning  accents  each  side  of  this  lus¬ 
trous  example.  The  centers  exhibit  some  softness  as  usual. 

7766  1923-D  MS  65.  Brilliant  and  heavily  frosted  with  strong  striking 

details  throughout.  A  minimally  abraded  example  of  this  scarcer  D- 
mint  dollar. 

Ex:  Admiral  Dodson  and  Dr.  Collier  Collections  (B&M,  6/84),  lot 
2006. 

7767  1928  MS  63  PVC.  The  rarest  Philadelphia  issue  of  the  series,  the 
‘28  has  significant  value  even  in  Good  condition.  This  piece  is 
brightly  lustrous  with  relatively  few  contact  marks  and  would  be 
even  more  attractive  without  the  light  incidence  of  plasticizer  on 
either  side. 

7768  1934-D  MS  64  PVC.  Well  struck  and  untoned  with  small  abrasions 
scattered  about  each  side. 

7769  1935-S  MS  63.  The  clean  surfaces  are  overlaid  with  rather  heavy, 
splotchy,  steel-gray  toning. 

COMMEMORATIVE  SILVER 

7770  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS  60  Cleaned  PVC.  The  brilliant  surfaces 
have  a  number  of  small  hairlines  and  some  PVC  spotting.  Well 
struck  and  sharp. 

7771  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS  60  Whizzed;  1891  Isabella  Quarter  MS  60 
Cleaned,  abnormally  bright  and  hairlined;  and  an  1891  Isabella 
Quarter  MS  62  Lightly  Cleaned,  smooth  surfaces  with  some  penph 
eral  color.  (Total:  3  coins) 


200 


Session  Five  •  Saturday,  September  I  1,  1997  •  9:00  a.m. 


77.2  \  7 '  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS  62,  both  are  untoned  and  well 

defined.  (Total:  2  coins) 

'77  i  IS')}  Isabella  Quarter  MS  6).  Silvery-gray  and  quite  frosty,  with 
only  a  few  minor  scuffs  in  the  fields. 

7774  IS1)}  Isabella  Quarter  MS  63.  Untoned  with  bright  luster  on  each 

side.  Well  struck  and  sharp. 

7773  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS  64.  Brilliant-white  appearance  with  mini¬ 

mal  abrasions  on  each  side. 

7776  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS  64.  Completely  white  surfaces  with  daz¬ 

zling  cartwheel  luster  that  races  around  the  coin  as  it  is  tilted 
beneath  a  light.  Just  a  few  tiny  luster  breaks  prevent  a  higher  grade. 

77 1  7  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  AU  55  Cleaned.  Silver-gray  surfaces  with 

deeper  hints  of  charcoal  color  about  the  lettering.  Lightly  cleaned, 
there  are  a  number  of  visible  hairlines. 

7778  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS  60  Cleaned,  PVC.  Well  struck  with  clean 
surfaces,  both  sides  are  quite  dull  from  the  cleaning  and  there  is 
some  PVC  accumulation  on  the  reverse. 

7779  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS  60.  Russet  and  sea-green  toning  within 
the  peripheral  lettering.  Hampered  by  slidemarks  on  the  portrait  of 
Washington. 

7780  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  MS  62.  A  deeply  toned  example  showing  sev¬ 
eral  abrasions  on  George  Washington’s  cheek.  Well  defined  and 
entirely  original. 

7781  1921  Alabama  MS  63.  Affordable  quality  for  this  popular  Southern 
commemorative.  Lustrous  and  untoned. 

7782  1921  Alabama  MS  63.  Fairly  well  defined  with  some  exception  in 
the  centers  and  essentially  untoned. 

7783  1921  Alabama  2x2  MS  60.  Deeply  toned  in  gray-golden  shades,  a 
few  contact  marks  on  the  obverse  limit  the  grade. 

7784  1921  Alabama  2x2  MS  60  Cleaned,  untoned  on  either  side,  an 
affordable  example  of  this  desirable  issue;  and  a  1921  Alabama  MS 
62,  some  central  softness  of  strike  limits  the  grade.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7785  1921  Alabama  2x2  MS  63.  Deeply  toned  with  strong  underlying 
multicolored  iridescence.  A  scarce,  low  mintage  commemorative 
half. 

7786  1936  Albany  MS  65,  extremely  lustrous  and  framed  on  the  obverse 
in  golden-orange  pastel  toning;  and  a  1936  Elgin  MS  65,  satiny  with 
similar  coloration  outlining  the  obverse.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7787  1936  Albany  MS  65.  Both  sides  are  lightly  covered  with  silver-gray 
patina.  Clean  surfaces  and  fields. 

7788  1936  Albany  MS  65.  Boldly  struck  and  nearly  mark-free,  some  origi¬ 
nal  toning  has  formed  on  both  sides. 

7789  1936  Albany  MS  65.  The  remarkably  clean  surfaces  are  lightly- 
toned  throughout. 

7790  1936  Albany  MS  66.  Blazing  luster  lies  under  a  light  amount  of  orig¬ 
inal  golden  toning  on  this  attractive  commemorative.  A  true  gem 
with  virtually  flawless  fields. 

7791  1936  Albany  MS  66.  Both  sides  are  layered  in  a  mixture  of  gray-vio¬ 
let  and  yellow-gold  hues,  with  clean  underlying  surfaces. 

7792  1937  Antietam  MS  64;  1936-S  Cincinnati  MS  64;  and  a  1936  Elgin 
MS  64,  all  brilliant.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7793  1937  Antietam  MS  64  PVC,  a  layer  of  green  haze  has  formed  over 
both  sides;  and  a  1937  Antietam  MS  64,  mostly  brilliant  with  a  hint 
of  peripheral  russet  color.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7794  1937  Antietam  MS  65.  Handsomely  preserved,  like  a  high  percent¬ 
age  1  if  this  popular  issue,  with  glorious  green-gold  peripheral  accents 
and  dazzling  luster. 

7795  1937  Antietam  MS  65.  A  frosty  gem  example  of  this  popular  Civil 
War  a  >mmem<  >rative,  virtually  free  of  toning  on  either  side. 

77'tt,  1937  Antietam  MS  65  PVC.  Untoned,  there  is  a  hint  of  cloudiness 

over  both  sides. 

Tl'h  1937  Antietam  MS  66.  Lightly  toned  with  gray-lilac  hues,  an 
-  o  t  pfp.  rial  »■  oirnple  '  >f  this  popular  Civil  War  commemorative  that 
shows  virtually  perfect  surfaces. 


7798  1935  Arkansas  MS  65,  fully  lustrous  with  a  hint  of  milky  patina; 
1936  Cleveland  MS  65,  well  struck  anil  bright;  and  a  1936  Elgin 
MS  65, matte-like  surfaces  with  untoned,  satiny  luster.  (Total:  3 
coins) 

7799  1935  Arkansas  PDS  Set  grading  MS  60,  AU  55  Cleaned,  and  MS 
60  respectively.  Attractive  pastel  toning  on  the  S-mint.  (Total:  3 
coins) 

7800  1936  Arkansas  PDS  Set  MS  60.  Bright  surfaces  on  each  example 
framed  in  soft  golden  or  speckled  russet  toning.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7801  1936  Arkansas  PDS  Set,  both  the  P-mint  and  D-mint  coins  grade 
MS  64,  the  S-mint  grades  MS  65.  A  nice,  originally  toned  set  that 
has  been  together  for  years  and  shows  an  evenly  matched  appear¬ 
ance.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7802  1937  Arkansas  PDS  Set  MS  60.  An  average  quality  trio  with  traces 
of  edge  toning  and  the  obligatory  facial  marks.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7803  1938  Arkansas  PDS  Set  MS  60.  All  are  typically  abraded  and  are 
layered  in  a  mottled,  milky  patina  that  develops  into  color  only  on 
the  S-mint.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7804  1939  Arkansas  PDS  Set  MS  60.  Uniformly  brilliant.  The  after¬ 
thought  year  of  Arkansas  commemoratives,  one  of  just  2,104  possi¬ 
ble  sets.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7805  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS  64,  satiny  with  excessive  die  polishing  in  the 
obverse  field;  1936  Connecticut  MS  64,  delicately  toned  and  nearly 
of  gem  quality;  and  a  1936  Gettysburg  MS  64,  the  luster  is  all  there, 
but  pinpoint  marks  reduce  the  grade  to  the  choice  level.  (Total:  3 
coins) 

7806  (3)  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS  65,  all  three  coins  are  moderately  toned, 
fully  original,  and  minimally  marked.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7807  1935  Boone  PDS  Set  MS  64-  Light  toning  that  varies  from  coin  to 
coin,  all  just  one  or  two  marks  from  gem  quality.  (Total;  3  coins) 

7808  1935/34  Boone  PDS  Set  MS  64-  Bright  and  satiny  with  an  edging  of 
color  on  all  three  examples.  The  D  and  S  mints  are  low-mintage 
scarcities.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7809  1936  Boone  PDS  Set  MS  64.  All  are  brightly  lustrous,  with  pastel 
toning  on  the  S-mint.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7810  1936  Boone  PDS  Set  grading  MS  65,  MS  64,  and  MS  64-  The  P  and 
D  mints  are  brilliant  and  the  last  piece  displays  irregular  and  some¬ 
what  drab  toning.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7811  1937  Boone  PDS  Set.  Grades  MS  60,  63,  63.  All  are  virtually 
untoned  and  lustrous.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7812  1937  Boone  PDS  Set  MS  64-  Speckled  peripheral  toning  on  all 
three,  with  a  distinctly  prooflike  S-mint.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7813  1938  Boone  PDS  Set  MS  60  Harsh  Cleaning.  The  obverses  of  all 
three  examples  are  noticeably  hairlined.  Scarce  final  year  of  type. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

7814  1936  Bridgeport  MS  63;  192 5 -S  California  MS  63,  attractive 
peripheral  color;  and  a  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS  63.  (Total:  3 
coins) 

7815  1936  Bridgeport  MS  65,  a  thin  layer  of  milky  patina  covers  frosty, 
virtually  unmarred  surfaces;  1935-D  Texas  MS  65,  bright,  semi- 
reflective  luster  on  the  obverse;  and  a  1936  Wisconsin  MS  65,  the 
obverse  is  almost  completely  layered  in  dusky  golden-violet  toning. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

7816  1936  Cincinnati  MS  64  PVC,  light  milky  haze  overall;  and  a  1936 
Cincinnati  MS  64,  an  essentially  white  obverse  combined  with 
even  golden-lilac  color  on  the  reverse.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7817  1936  Cincinnati  PDS  Set  MS  63.  The  D-mint  is  perhaps  brighter  in 
appearance,  but  the  other  two  lightly  tinted  examples  match  per¬ 
fectly.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7818  1936  Cincinnati  PDS  Set.  The  Philadelphia  and  Denver  coins  are 
MS  65,  the  San  Francisco  piece  is  MS  64.  All  three  are  lightly 
toned  and  well  matched.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7819  1936  Cleveland  MS  64;  1928  Oregon  MS  64;  and  a  19 In  p  San 
Diego  MS  64,  all  delicately  toned  and  solid  tor  the  grade.  (Total  3 
coins) 

7820  1936-D  Columbia  MS  65,  clean,  well  strmk  surfaces  are  deeph 
toned;  and  a  1937  Roanoke  MS  65,  fully  bright  and  essentialh 
untoned.  (Total:  2  coins) 


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7821 


1936-D  Columbia  MS  66,  mark-free  fields  and  original  bright  luster; 
and  a  1936  Wisconsin  MS  66,  pale  golden  color  gently  covers  each 
side.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7822  1  936  Columbia  PDS  Set  MS  64.  All  are  satiny,  lightly  toned  exam¬ 
ples  that,  especially  on  the  S-mint,  appear  very  close  to  gem  quality. 
(Total:  3  coins) 

7823  1936  Columbia  PDS  Set.  The  P-mint  and  D-mint  coins  grade  MS 
66,  the  S-mint  is  MS  64  due  to  some  minor  field  marks.  All  three 
are  evenly  matched  in  tone  and  appearance.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7824  1892  Columbian  MS  65  Prooflike.  Toned  in  the  usual  deep  shades 
of  blue,  gold,  and  purple,  but  this  coin’s  beauty  is  enhanced  by  a 
pronounced  brightness  in  the  fields  from  rather  heavy  die  polishing. 
A  problem-free  example  of  this  now  more  than  a  century  old  com¬ 
memorative  half  dollar. 

7825  (2)  1935  Connecticut  MS  64,  both  coins  are  deeply  toned  in  gray- 
golden  and  sunset-rose  tones.  Two  Connecticuts  for  the  toning 
enthusiast.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7826  1936  Delaware  MS  63,  highly  lustrous;  1928  Oregon  MS  63,  deep 
golden-steel  toning;  and  a  1936  Robinson  MS  63,  wispy  facial  marks 
beneath  light  patina.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7827  1936  Delaware  MS  65.  Splendid  quality  for  this  issue,  being  almost 
totally  free  of  bothersome  contact  marks  on  the  church  and  sails. 
Lightly  toned. 

7828  1936  Delaware  MS  65.  Some  light  golden  color  can  be  made  out  on 
each  side.  Satiny  luster  with  clean  surfaces. 

7829  1936  Delaware  MS  65.  Light  golden-gray  toning  over  lustrous  sur¬ 
faces. 

7830  1936  Delaware  MS  65.  Natural  toning  covers  both  sides  of  this 
slightly  scarcer  commemorative. 

7831  1936  Gettysburg  MS  64,  very  lustrous  and  untoned;  and  a  1927 
Vermont  MS  64,  sharp  and  essentially  untoned.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7832  1936  Gettysburg  MS  65.  A  uniform  layer  of  silver-gray  color  evenly 
covers  each  side. 

7833  1936  Gettysburg  MS  65.  Irregularly  splashed  with  gray-golden  and 
violet  toning  over  both  sides.  While  the  coin  is  not  toned  in  the 
even  pastel  shades  others  might  like,  there  is  no  doubting  the  origi¬ 
nality  of  this  piece.  Essentially  flawless  surfaces. 

7834  1922  Grant  MS  64,  bright,  semi-reflective  luster;  1946  Iowa  MS  65, 
untoned  and  typically  nice;  and  a  1936  York  MS  65,  another  issue 
known  for  its  high  quality,  with  a  dash  of  color  to  the  left  of  the 
shield.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7835  1922  Grant  MS  65.  Toned  an  original  gray-violet  with  some  speck¬ 
led  russet  overlays  in  the  protected  areas.  Clean  surfaces  and  fields. 

7836  1922  Grant  with  Star  AU  58.  Rather  deeply  toned  and  lacking  the 
vibrancy  of  a  mint  state  coin.  Nevertheless,  this  piece  should  see 
considerable  interest  from  value-minded  collectors. 

7837  1922  Grant  with  Star  MS  63.  Die  polishing  marks  are  a  factor  on  all 
Grant  issues  and  on  this  coin  they  have  produced  a  brightness  in 
the  fields  that  renders  an  almost  semi -proof! ike  appearance.  Light  in 
color  overall  with  a  reasonably  strong  strike  and  only  a  few  modest 
obverse  a*brasions. 

7838  1928  Hawaiian  AU  50  Cleaned.  Bright  with  a  slightly  unnatural 
appearance  to  the  surfaces.  A  respectable  example  for  the  budget- 
minded  collector. 

7839  1928  Hawaiian  MS  60.  Untoned  with  bright,  satiny  luster  through¬ 
out.  Just  a  couple  of  hairline  scratches  in  the  obverse  field  preclude 
a  two-point  upswing  in  grade.  Affordable  quality  for  this  always- 
popular  issue. 

7840  1928  Hawaiian  MS  60  Lightly  Cleaned.  The  unnaturally  bright  sur¬ 
faces  have  taken  on  a  layer  of  moderate  toning  that  helps  tame  the 
overall  brassiness  of  the  coin.  No  obvious  contact  marks  to  speak  (4. 

7841  1928  Hawaiian  MS  60  Lightly  Cleaned.  The  brilliant  surfaces  show 
a  number  of  small  hairlines  from  the  cleaning. 

7842  1928  Hawaiian  MS  62.  Lustrous  with  just  a  touch  of  light  pastel 
color  and  showing  only  a  few  wispy  hairlines. 

7843  1935  Hudson  MS  63  PVC.  Clean  surfaces,  both  sides  are  covered 
with  a  milky  haze  of  PVC. 


7844  1935  Hudson  MS  64-  More  lustrous  than  is  typical  of  this  difficult, 
low-mintage  issue,  with  golden-orange  pastels  framing  portions  of 
the  reverse. 

7845  1935  Hudson  MS  64.  The  soft,  frosted  mint  luster  is  accented  with 
some  original  toning  on  each  side. 

7846  1935  Hudson  MS  65.  The  obverse  is  white,  though  some  rich  gold 
toning  appears  in  the  reverse  field.  A  most  unusual  coin  to  locate  in 
grades  better  than  MS  64,  most  Hudson  halves  are  extensively 
abraded  and  very  few  attain  the  65  level. 

7847  1924  Huguenot  MS  64;  1934  Maryland  MS  64;  and  a  1938  New 
Rochelle  MS  64,  slight  greenish  caste  about  the  obverse  periphery, 
the  others  brilliant.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7848  1946  Iowa  MS  66.  A  high-end,  original  specimen,  wholesomely 
toned  on  the  reverse  in  speckled  gray-violet,  bluish-green,  and  gold¬ 
en  shades. 

7849  1946  Iowa  MS  66,  fully  bright  and  essentially  untoned  except  for  a 
couple  of  dark  spots  on  the  reverse;  and  a  1936  York  MS  66,  some 
golden-brown  patina  has  gathered  on  both  sides.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7850  1946  Iowa  MS  67.  Delicate  bluish-gray  patina  over  surfaces  that  are 
shimmering  and  unmarked. 

7851  1918  Lincoln  MS  65.  Deep  golden-lilac  toning.  The  surfaces  are 
surprisingly  clean  for  this  normally  baggy  issue. 

7852  1936  Long  Island  MS  65,  well  frosted  with  light  abrasions  on  the 
sails;  1936  Norfolk  MS  65,  pastel  toned  and  virtually  mark-free;  and 
a  1936  Wisconsin  MS  65,  subtle  orange-gold  peripheral  color  on  the 
reverse.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7853  1936  Long  Island  MS  65.  Mottled  golden  and  lilac  toning  on  the 
obverse  and  showing  very  little  color  on  the  reverse.  A  nice  and 
original  coin. 

7854  1936  Long  Island  MS  65.  Colorfully  toned  on  both  sides,  with  shim¬ 
mering  luster  and  few  appreciable  surface  marks. 

7855  1936  Lynchburg  MS  64,  delicate  yellow-gold  peripheral  toning;  and 
a  1937  Roanoke  MS  64,  mildly  prooflike  and  framed  on  the  obverse 
in  soft  golden-orange.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7856  (2)  1936  Lynchburg  MS  64  PVC.  Both  coins  are  light  in  tone  and 
well  struck,  but  show  evidence  of  PVC  exposure  over  the  years. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

7857  1936  Lynchburg  MS  65.  Sparkling,  frosty  luster  shows  under  a  blan¬ 
ket  of  pale  gold  and  opaque-white  toning. 

7858  1936  Lynchburg  MS  65.  Jade-green  and  magenta  colors  decorate  the 
top  of  the  obverse  of  this  very  lustrous  example. 

7859  1936  Lynchburg  MS  65.  Lightly  and  originally  toned  with  lustrous 
fields  and  a  sharp  strike. 

7860  1936  Lynchburg  MS  65.  Some  antique-golden  patina  lightly  over¬ 
lays  each  side.  Exceptionally  clean  surfaces. 

7861  1936  Lynchburg  MS  65.  Pristine  and  satiny  with  a  few  splashes  of 
pale  golden-rose  color  here  and  there  over  both  sides. 

7862  1936  Lynchburg  MS  66.  Sparkling,  frosty  luster  shows  under  a  blan¬ 
ket  of  gold  and  silver-gray  toning.  Essentially  mark-free  surfaces. 

7863  (2)  1920  Maine  MS  64  PVC.  A  small  amount  of  PVC  contamina¬ 
tion  is  noted  on  both  coins.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7864  1934  Maryland  MS  65.  A  solid  gem  example  that  displays  a  fresh, 
frosty-white  appearance  and  no  serious  blemishes. 

7865  1934  Maryland  MS  65.  Pleasing  pastel-violet  toning  covers  the  lus¬ 
trous  surfaces  of  this  premium  example. 

7866  1921  Missouri  2x4  MS  63.  One  of  the  key  issues  in  the  commemora¬ 
tive  series  and  one  that  has  been  highly  respected  for  decades  by 
collectors,  the  Missouri  2x4  is  rarely  seen  above  the  MS  62-63  grade 
level.  Both  sides  display  a  lustrous  silver-gray  appearance  with  red¬ 
dish-gold  toning  at  either  side  of  the  obverse. 

7867  1938  New  Rochelle  MS  65.  Lightly  toned  with  an  especially  vibrant 
mint  luster  underneath. 

7868  1938  New  Rochelle  MS  65.  Just  a  faint  hint  of  golden  color  on  each 
side  of  this  highly  lustrous  specimen. 

7869  1938  New  Rochelle  MS  65.  A  gem  specimen  that  incorporates 
shades  of  light  gold  and  tan.  The  surfaces  are  v  irtually  mark -free 


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7 S 70  193;S  New  Rochelle  MS  65  PVC,  sharply  defined  and  mostly  bril¬ 

liant  w  ith  i  hint  ot  PVC  contamination;  and  a  1937  Roanoke  MS 
66,  exceptionally  clean  with  splotchy,  original  toning.  (Total:  2 
coins) 

7871  1926  Oregon  MS  65,  delicately  framed  in  golden  toning;  1926-S 

Oregon  MS  65,  highly  lustrous  and  just  a  touch  of  peripheral  color 
from  full  brilliance;  and  a  1933-D  Oregon  MS  65,  natural  silver-gray 
color,  low-mintage  issue  ot  just  5,008  pieces.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7572  1925  Oregon  MS  66.  Impeccably  preserved  under  a  thin  layer  of 
light  gray  and  golden-lilac  patina. 

7573  1933-D  Oregon  MS  64,  slate-gray  toning  with  deeper  russet  accents; 
1934-13  Oregon  MS  64,  mostly  brilliant;  and  a  1936-S  Oregon  MS 
64,  blushes  of  pastel-gold  on  each  side.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7874  1933-D  Oregon  MS  65.  Delicious  gray-lilac  patina  over  frosty  sur¬ 
faces  that  are  just  one  hairline  scratch  from  superb. 

7875  1934-D  Oregon  MS  65.  Milky  gray  and  soft  violet  overtones,  overall 
splendidly  original. 

7876  1936  Oregon  MS  65,  and  a  1936-S  MS  65.  Both  coins  are  virtually 
identically  toned  in  natural  shades.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7877  1937-D  Oregon  MS  66.  Creamy,  almost  mark-free  surfaces  that  hint 
of  golden  color.  Typically  among  the  best  produced  and  preserved 
Oregon  issues. 

7878  1938  Oregon  PDS  Set  grading  MS  63,  MS  63,  and  MS  60  in  tradi¬ 
tional  east  to  west  order.  Each  is  bright  and  untoned.  (Total:  3 
coins) 

7879  1938  Oregon  PDS  Set  MS  65.  Lightly  toned  at  the  borders  and 
showing  only  a  bare  minimum  of  surface  marks.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7880  1939  Oregon  PDS  Set  grading  MS  63,  MS  63,  and  MS  64  respec¬ 
tively.  All  are  brilliant  or  very  nearly  so.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7881  1939  Oregon  PDS  Set  MS  63.  All  examples  of  this  low-mintage  set 
are  virtually  untoned  and  display  bright  luster.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7882  191 5-S  Panama-Pacific  MS  63.  Deep  gray  toning  with  antique-gold¬ 
en  at  the  rims  and  surrounding  the  devices,  showing  strong  luster 
beneath.  A  choice,  original  example  of  this  scarce  early  commemo¬ 
rative. 


Lovely  Gem  191 5-S  Panama-Pacific  Half-Dollar 


7883  191 5-S  Panama-Pacific  MS  65.  The  surfaces  of  this  lovely  gem  are 

layered  with  mottled  gray-lilac  shades  and  appear  unaffected  by 
even  the  smallest  imperfections. 


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191 5-S  Panama-Pacific  MS  65 


7884  191 5-S  Panama-Pacific  MS  65.  Attractively  toned  with  strong 
underlying  mint  bloom.  A  pleasing,  problem-free  example  of  this 
scarce  and  always-popular  commemorative  half. 

7885  1921  Pilgrim  MS  64-  Generally  free  from  abrasions  and  exhibiting 
outstanding  luster. 

7886  1936  Rhode  Island  PDS  Set  MS  63.  Beginnings  of  toning  at  the 
margins  and  in  a  couple  of  small  patches  on  the  obverse  of  the  D- 
mint.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7887  1936  Rhode  Island  PDS  Set  MS  65.  A  nicely  matched  set  with  all 
three  coins  showing  varying  degrees  of  natural  patination.  All  are 
essentially  mark-free.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7888  1937  Roanoke  MS  66.  Brilliant  and  satiny.  An  enchanting  coin 
that  is  essentially  flawless. 

7889  1937  Roanoke  MS  66.  Very  light,  even  golden-gray  toning  covers 
both  sides  with  strong  underlying  mint  luster. 

7890  1937  Roanoke  MS  66.  A  light  blush  of  golden-gray  color  graces  the 
immaculate  surfaces  of  this  satiny  gem. 

7891  (2)  1937  Roanoke  MS  66,  both  coins  are  bright,  sharply  struck,  and 
exhibit  blazing  luster.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7892  1935  Spanish  Trail  MS  63.  Original  silvery-gray  surfaces  hinting  of 
reddish-gold  on  the  reverse. 

7893  1935  Spanish  Trail  MS  64-  As  sharp  as  they  come  and  a  completely 
white,  untoned  appearance  grace  this  popular  commemorative. 

7894  1935  Spanish  Trail  MS  64-  The  obverse  of  this  delicately  tinted, 
low-mintage  issue  is  clearly  of  gem  quality,  but  a  wispy  hairline  or 
two  and  a  single  cut  above  the  dates  on  the  reverse  precludes  a  65 
rating. 

7895  1935  Spanish  Trail  MS  64-  Rather  deeply  toned  in  milky  steel-vio¬ 
let  and  golden  hues,  with  noticeable  marks  being  few  and  trivial. 

7896  1935  Spanish  Trail  MS  65.  An  untoned  example  of  this  popular, 
low-mintage  commemorative,  with  bright  mint  luster  and  a  notice¬ 
able  lack  of  marks  over  the  great  expanse  of  fields. 

7897  1935  Texas  PDS  Set  MS  64.  All  exhibit  a  bright,  satiny  luster  and 
are  easily  choice.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7898  1936  Texas  PDS  Set  grading  MS  64,  MS  64,  and  MS  62  respective¬ 
ly.  The  S-mint  is  the  weakest  struck  of  the  three  and,  like  the  other 
two,  exhibits  a  bit  of  hazy  patina.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7899  1937  Texas  PDS  Set  MS  64.  Milky  patina  partially  coats  intensely 
lustrous  surfaces.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7900  1938  Texas  PDS  Set  MS  63.  Light,  milky  patina  with  an  underly¬ 
ing,  brassy  luster  that  is  fairly  typical  on  tbis  final  year  issue.  (Total: 
3  coins) 

7901  1938  Texas  PDS  Set  MS  65.  The  scarcest  of  the  Texas  commemora 
tives.  All  three  coins  are  satiny  and  essentially  untoned  except  tor 
the  S-mint  that  shows  some  charcoal  streaks  on  the  obverse.  (Total: 
3  coins) 

7902  1925  Vancouver  MS  63.  Russet  and  violet  toning  partially  tramcs 
each  side. 

7903  1925  Vancouver  MS  6).  A  difficult  issue  to  find  nice  I  ho  com 
shows  splashes  ot  multicolored  toning  on  both  sides. 

7904  (  3 )  1 9 36  Wisconsin  MS  6 6,  three  superb  examples,  tinted  a  del ic ale 
gold  across  both  the  obverse  anil  reverse.  (Total:  3  coins) 


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ERRORS 


7905  1881  Indian  Cent — 20%  Off-Center — VF  30,  missing  most  of  the 
date  with  a  wide,  plain  tlan  at  the  top  of  the  obverse;  and  (2)  1984 
Doubled  Die  cents,  one  MS  62  with  a  spot  in  the  left  obverse  field, 
and  an  MS  63.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7906  Cents  Struck  on  Dime  Planchets.  Included  are:  1961-D  AU  50- 
1964-D  AU  58;  and  a  1965  AU  55.  (Total:  3  coins) 

7907  Cents  Struck  on  Dime  Planchets.  Included  are:  1964  MS  62;  and  a 
1973-D  MS  64. 


1967  Cent  Struck  on  a  Dime  Planchet 


7908  1967  Cent  Struck  on  a  Dime 

nearly  untoned.  Well-centered. 


Planchet  MS  65.  Blazing  luster  and 


1975  Cent  Struck  on  a  Dime  Planchet 


7909  1975  Cent  Struck  on  a  Dime  Planchet  MS  65.  Sharply  struck 

throughout  with  just  a  hint  of  pale  golden  color.  Wide  at  the  bot¬ 
tom  of  the  obverse  and  tight  at  the  top  with  half  of  WE  TRUST 
missing.  Lustrous. 


7910  Cents  Struck  on  Dime  Planchets.  1977  MS  64;  and  a  1979-D  MS 
64-  (Total:  2  coins) 

7911  1995  Cent  on  a  Dime  Planchet — MS  66  ANACS.  A  spectacular 
dual-denomination  error  that  shows  roughly  equal  portions  of  each 
denomination  on  each  side.  Bright  and  lustrous. 


Multiply  Struck  Memorial  Cent 


7912  Undated  Multiply  Struck  Memorial  Cent— MS  64  Red  ANACS. 
The  planchet  was  struck  four  times  before  finally  being  dislodged 
from  the  dies.  Quite  a  spectacular  error 

Ex:  1996  ANA  Sale  (HNAI,  8/97),  lot  6 384. 

7913  1936  Nickel— 10%  Off-Center — MS  60.  Dusky  gray-gold  patina 
with  a  few  splotches  of  darker  color  on  the  reverse. 


Double  Struck  Brockage  Roosevelt  Dime 


7914  Undated  Roosevelt  Dime — Double  Struck,  Brockage — MS  60 
ANACS.  One  side  looks  normal,  hut  the  other  has  a  double  struck 
brockage  over  the  obverse  with  only  a  thin  crescent  of  the  obverse 
appearing  normal 

Ex:  1996  ANA  Sale  (HNAI,  8/97),  lot  6394. 


7915  Undated  (Clad)  Quarter  Struck  on  a  Dime  Planchet — MS  63. 
Bright  and  lustrous.  Quite  an  unusual  looking  error. 


Capped  Die  of  an  1850  Three-Cent  Pattern,  Judd-125 


7916  1850  Pattern  Three-Cent  Piece — Capped  Die — PR  60  ANACS. 

Judd-125,  Pollock-147,  R.4  as  a  pattern,  presumably  unique  as  a 
capped  die.  This  is  one  of  the  most  fascinating  errors  we  have  ever 
seen.  We  could  never  have  even  imagined  that  an  error  could  occur 
with  patterns  because  of  the  very  short  die  run  of  each  and  the  close 
supervision  they  received  hy  mint  personnel.  (Which  makes  one 
wonder  also  how  this  escaped  the  mint.)  A  capped  die  is  created 
when  after  striking,  the  struck  coin  sticks  to  the  upper  die,  becomes 
attached  to  it,  and  covers  the  face  of  that  upper  die.  Repeated  strik- 
ings  afterward  will  make  the  design  on  the  bottom  of  the  cap  weaker 
and  flatter.  On  this  piece  apparently  quite  a  few  hrockages  were 
struck  from  this  capped  die  as  the  obverse  details  are  quite  indis¬ 
tinct.  Light  gray  patina  is  seen  over  each  side  and  the  perfectly 
formed  reverse  has  heavy  die  striations  in  the  fields. 

One  of  the  strangest  occurrences  we  have  ever  seen  among 
errors,  and  a  coin  of  which  it  may  truly  he  said  that,  “Seeing  is 
believing.” 


213 


Session  Five  •  Saturday,  September  13,  1997  •  9:00  a.m. 


TOKENS  AND  MEDALS 


Lyman  Low 

Author  of  first  definitive  work  on  Hard  Times  Tokens 


7917  Hard  Times  Tokens.  Included  are:  “Not  One  Cent”  VF  20 
Corroded,  HT-42;  “I  Take  Responsibility”  VF  25,  HT-70;  RAW. 
Robinson  VF  35,  HT-155;  William  Simes  XF  40  Attempted 
Puncture,  HT-194;  Merchants  Exchange  VF  30,  HT-292; 
Merchants  Exchange  Fine  15,  HT-293;  Merchants  Exchange  Fine 
12,  HT-294;  W.P.  Haskins  VF  20  Corroded,  HT-362;  and  an  1864 
spielmarken  AU  50,  most  of  the  gilt  finish  is  gone  now.  (Total:  9 
pieces) 

7918  Medals,  and  a  wide  assortment  thereof,  the  bronze  ones  include  the 
following  subjects:  Pike’s  Peak;  Paris  Universal  Exposition,  1878; 
Panama  Canal;  (2)  Christopher  Columbus;  Frederick  II;  U.S. 
Centennial  (bronze  and  silver);  Cesare  Saluzzo;  Journee  Francaise; 
and  Cyrus  Me  Cormick.  Silver:  General  Domingo  Sarmiento; 
Universal  Exposition,  1867,  worn;  and  George  Washington,  worn. 
White  Metal:  Prince  Albert  and  the  Crystal  Palace,  badly  nicked 
with  one  large  spot  on  the  reverse;  and  Robert  E.  Lee  statue  in  New 
Orleans,  1884.  (Total:  16  medals) 

7919  Counterstamps,  Tokens,  and  World  Coins  and  Medals.  Included 
are:  1863  cent  counterstamped  WELLMAN;  1884  cent  counter- 
stamped  J.A.  CLARK;  1835  dime  counterstamped  B.C.  HOFF; 
1853  quarter  counterstamped  L.  RICE;  1858  quarter  engraved  over 
the  eagle  VIRGINIA  APRIL  14th  1864;  1870  Russian  15  kopeck 
counterstamped  LJ;  (3)  Civil  War  tokens;  Utah  copper  token;  set  of 
1879  Maundy  coins  in  the  original  purple  leather  case,  the  2,  3,  and 
4  pence  are  original  but  the  1  pence  is  a  corroded  1887;  1806  Irish 
farthing  VG;  Edward  VII  coronation  crown  in  copper;  (2)  holed 
South  American  coins;  1897-Zs  Mexican  8-reales — Fields  Tooled — 
ANACS,  a  bright  mint  state  coin;  Carl  IV  Swedish  copper  medal; 
1777-Mo  8-reales  VF;  and  a  coin  bracelet  made  of  17  Seated  dimes 
whose  reverses  had  been  fashioned  into  love  tokens.  (Total:  19 
pieces) 

SO-CALLED  DOLLARS 

7920  1900  Lesher  Dollar  XF  45.  HK-788,  R.3.  The  Bumstead  Type  with 
scrolls  at  the  sides  of  the  state  seal.  An  attractive  medium-gray  dol¬ 
lar  with  contrasting  lighter  devices  on  the  highpoints.  Number  517. 

7921  1901  Lesher  Dollar  AU  50.  HK-796,  R.4.  The  Imprint  Type 
stamped  BOYD  PARK.  Approximately  200  pieces  were  stamped 
according  to  Hibler-Kappen,  this  is  Number  520.  A  near  mint  state 
piece  that  has  bright,  lustrous  surfaces  and  little  color. 

7922  Alaska  Gold  Tokens  of  1909.  HK-360.  A  three-piece  set  of  1/4,  1/2, 
and  1  dwt.  Privately  issued  by  M.E.  Hart  Co.  of  San  Francisco. 
(Total:  3  pieces) 

7923  1933  Pedley-Ryan  Dollar  AU  50.  ROBBINS  ON  THE  CORNER. 
HK-827.  A  rare  Pedley-Ryan  variant  of  which  only  300  pieces  were 
produced.  Dull  silver-gray  surfaces,  and  struck  somewhat  off-center 
on  the  obverse. 


7925  Encased  Postage.  John  Gault  10-cent  VF.  1 1 B- 133,  EP- 116,  S-97. 
Rich  green  color  on  the  stamp,  the  mica  is  smooth  except  at  the 
lower  left,  and  the  encasement  shows  a  streak  of  verdigris  across  the 

back. 

7926  San  Francisco  Mint  Silver  Bar.  5.85  ounces,  999.5  fine.  Serial  num¬ 
ber  1452.  Presumably  a  late  19th  century  product.  Light  gray-rose 
patina,  virtually  as  issued.  Similar  to  two  bars  in  the  Clifford 
Collection  which  were  estimated  15  years  ago  at  $400-500. 


Hobo  Nickel,  Probably  a  “Bo”  Product 


7927  1929  Hobo  Nickel.  A  hand-carved,  pushed  metal  work,  probably 
done  by  “Bo.” 

7928  Pan-Pac  Box:  A  rare  opportunity  for  the  gold  commemorative  col¬ 
lector,  an  original  Panama-Pacific  5  piece  box  of  issue.  The  descrip¬ 
tive  insert  (card)  is  also  included.  The  box  is  in  XF  condition  with 
the  violet  velvet  being  especially  bright  and  fresh.  There  is  one 
mentionable  area  of  slight  damage  on  the  bottom  of  the  black  exte¬ 
rior,  and  the  top  is  slightly  warped,  but  these  do  not  detract  from 
the  freshness  and  originality  of  the  case. 

7929  Undated,  presumably  mid-19th  century,  spielmarken  or  game 
counter.  3.10  grams.  Probably  gilt  brass.  The  obverse  has  a  crude 
depiction  of  Liberty  facing  left  with  14  stars  around.  The  reverse  has 
an  eagle  as  the  central  motif  and  is  clutching  two  branches  of  olive 
leaves  with  14  stars  around  the  perimeter. 

GSA  DOLLARS 

7930  GSA  Dollars.  1 880-CC  MS  60,  extensively  abraded  on  the  obverse; 
and  an  1881 -CC  MS  60,  semi-prooflike  and  the  victim  of  heavy 
spotting.  (Total:  2  coins) 

7931  GSA  Dollars.  1880-CC  MS  64,  golden-toned  reverse;  1883-CC  MS 
64,  essentially  brilliant;  1883-CC  MS  63  Prooflike;  and  an  1884-CC 
MS  63,  semi-prooflike.  (Total:  4  coins) 

7932  (6)  1882-CC  GSA  dollars,  all  brilliant  or  nearly  so  and  grading  MS 
61  to  MS  63.  (Total:  6  coins) 

7933  (8)  1883-CC  GSA  dollars,  one  a  prooflike  and  ranging  in  grade 
from  MS  61  to  MS  64-  (Total:  8  coins) 

7934  (7)  1884-CC  GSA  dollars,  one  mildly  prooflike  and  all  in  grades 
from  MS  61  to  MS  63.  (Total:  7  coins) 


MISCELLANEOUS 

7  >24  Enc  oed  Postage.  Ayer’s  Sarsaparilla  1-cent  VF,  HB-28,  EP-4A,  S- 
1  3,  rhe  encasement  is  slightly  bent  causing  two  minor  cracks  in  the 
mu  a,  ind  rhe  stamp  is  bright  in  color  but  slightly  off-center  within 
rhe  encasement;  and  a  Burnett’s  Cocoaine  Kalliston  1-cent  VG, 
HB-73,  EP  9,  S  44,  the  encasement  is  somewhat  dingy  and  the  mica 
has  been  damaged  by  four  strikes  from  a  sharp  object,  but  the  stamp 
■  irl.m  t[ ;  ears  unaffected  with  deep  blue  color,  again  a  bit  off-cen¬ 
ter  (Total;  2  pieces) 


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A  15%  Buyer's  I  ee  Applies 


/«,  All  I  ots  Valued  Helm.  '50.000 


CURRENCY 

7935  1  776  $1/2  Continental  Currency,  CC-21,  Good;  1776  $2/3 
Continental  Currency,  CC-22,  Good;  1779  $30  Continental 
Currency,  CC-93,  VG  Torn  Through  Center;  1780  $4 
Massachusetts,  MA-281,  VG  Round  Cancel;  1853  $1,  $2,  and  $5 
Bank  of  Macomb  County,  Michigan  Good-VG;  1862  Twenty-Five 
Cents,  State  Bank  of  Michigan,  Good;  1837  $3  Jackson  County 
Bank,  Michigan  Good;  Unissued  $1  State  Bank  of  Michigan;  1836 
$5  Bank  of  Monroe,  Michigan  VG  Edge  Tears;  1837  $5  Bank  of 
Manchester,  Michigan  XF  Corner  Tear;  1854  $2  Bank  of 
Washtenaw,  Ann  Arbor,  Michigan  VF;  1835  $5  Bank  of 
Washtenaw,  Ann  Arbor,  Michigan  CU;  1853  $5  Erie  and 
Kalamazoo  Railroad  Bank,  Michigan  Fine;  1854  $5  Bank  of  North 
America,  District  of  Columbia  XF;  and  (5)  reproductions  of  colonial 
and  large  denomination  notes.  (Total:  21  items) 

7936  1776  $7  Continental  Currency,  CC-52,  VG;  1779  $60  Continental 
Currency,  CC-99,  VF  Corner  Tear;  1923  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr- 
237,  VF;  1863  State  of  Alabama  Five-Cents  XF;  (3)  1863  State  of 
Alabama  Twenty-Five  Cents  XF  to  CU;  1863  State  of  Alabama  $1 
XF  Interior  Tear;  1864  State  of  Alabama  $5  XF;  1864  State  of 
Alabama  $50  XF;  1864  $100  State  of  Alabama  XF;  1860  $5  Bank  of 
St.  Johns,  Jacksonville,  Florida  VG;  1855  $5  Valley  Bank, 
Hagerstown,  Maryland  Fine  Center  Tear;  1862  $1  CSA  Fair;  (5) 
Consecutive  1864  $2  CSA  CU;  1864  $5  CSA  VG;  1864  $10  CSA 
VF;  and  an  1864  $50  CSA  Fine  Edge  Tears.  (Total:  22  notes) 

7937  An  uncut  sheet  of  Rhode  Island  colonial  currency  that  includes  the 
four  lowest  denominations  (six  pence,  nine  pence,  one  shilling,  and 
two  shillings/six  pence)  from  the  issue  of  May,  1786.  Some  trivial 
staining  is  noted,  but  overall  extremely  well  preserved,  including 
the  signatures.  (Total:  4  notes) 

7938  1862  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-17a,  Good/VG,  evenly  worn  with  no 
tears;  1917  $_1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-37,  Fine,  quarter-folded  with  bold 
images;  1917  $2  Legal  Tender,  Fr-60,  VG,  quarter-folded  with  even 
wear;  1907  $5  Legal  Tender,  Fr-91,  VF,  pleasing  “woodchopper” 
note;  1922  $10  Gold  Certificate,  Fr- 1 173,  VG,  again,  quarter-folded 
and  evenly  circulated.  (Total:  5  notes) 


1862  $1,  Legal  Tender,  Fr-17a 


7939  1862  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-17a,  XF  A  beautiful  example  of  the  first 
government-issue  $1  note.  The  colors  are  as  bold  as  one  could  hope 
for  and  the  centering  is  choice.  Unfortunately,  improper  storage  in 
PVC  holder  has  left  an  oily  look  to  the  paper. 

7940  1869  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr- 1 8,  Good,  uniform  evidence  of  circulation 
with  centering  a  bit  low  on  the  reverse;  1917  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr- 
37,  Fine,  bright  and  well  centered  with  a  heavy  vertical  fold  in  the 
middle;  1917  $2  Legal  Tender,  Fr-60,  VF,  original  and  unmolested; 
and  a  1907  $5  Legal  Tender,  Fr-89,  Choice  AU,  a  bright  note  with 
a  faint  fold,  barely  discernible.  (Total:  4  notes) 

7941  1874  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-19,  XF,  well  centered  and  good  color; 
1875  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-20,  Choice  CU,  bright  and  fresh  with 
attractive  coloring;  1878  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr- 2 7 ,  XF,  tri-folded  and 
pressed,  but  retaining  much  body  and  choice  centering;  1917  $1 
Legal  Tender,  Fr-37,  AU,  quite  bold  printing  with  choice  to  gem 
centering;  1923  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-40,  XF,  essentially  a  nicely  cen¬ 
tered  CU  which  has  been  both  tri-folded  and  quarter-folded  . 
(Total:  5  notes) 


Rare  1875  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-25 


7942  1875  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-25,  CU.  The  rare  Series  E  with  signa¬ 
tures  of  Allison-Spinner,  this  prize  is  nicely  centered  on  the  front 
and  a  trifle  low  on  the  back.  The  seals  and  series  are  rosy-red  and 
the  black  elements  are  bold.  The  paper  retains  much  original  body 
and  embossing,  yet  shows  a  slight  yellowing  with  age  and  some  very 
light  foxing  is  evident,  otherwise  this  note  would  grade  Choice. 
Certainly  among  the  finest  of  the  handful  available  and  a  true  rarity. 

7943  Legal  Tender  Grouping.  1880  $1,  Fr-29,  Fine;  1917  $1,  Fr-59,  AU, 
fresh  and  crisp  with  a  corner  fold;  and  a  1923  $1,  Fr-40,  VF,  quite 
clean  for  the  grade.  (Total:  3  notes) 

7944  Legal  Deal.  Three  different  Legal  Tender  Notes,  all  in  high  grade 
and  strictly  original.  First,  an  1880  $1,  Fr-29,  AU;  second,  an  1875 
$5,  Fr-65,  AU;  and  last,  an  1880  $5,  Fr-77,  XF.  Expect  spirited  com¬ 
petition.  (Total:  3  notes) 

7945  A  varied  grouping  of  regular  issue  United  States  Currency  along 
with  Colonial  and  Continental  notes.  1917  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-36, 
Good;  1917  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-39,  Fine;  1902  $5  National 
Currency,  Fr-599,  Fine,  The  American  Exchange  Bank  of  New 
York,  New  York,  Charter  #1394;  1902  $5  National  Currency,  Fr- 
608,  VF  Edge  Stained,  The  Moxham  National  Bank  of  Johnstown, 
Pennsylvania,  Charter  #12098;  1902  $10  National  Currency,  Fr- 
617,  VG,  The  National  Metropolitan  Bank  of  Washington,  District 
of  Columbia,  Charter  #1069;  1902  $10  National  Currency,  Fr-632, 
VF,  The  Public  National  Bank  of  New  York,  New  York,  Charter 
#11034;  (17)  1953C  $2  Legal  Tender,  Fr- 1512,  Choice/Gem  CU, 
two  different  runs  of  consecutive  serial  numbers  of  nine  and  eight 
notes  each;  Continental  Currency  including:  1775  $5,  CC-5,  VG; 
and  a  1776  $5,  CC-42,  Fine,  tape  repaired  cut;  Colonial  Currency 
including:  1776  9d,  CT-206,  Good;  1174  $2,  MD-67,  VF;  and  a 
1773  20s,  PA-169,  XF.  (Total:  28  notes) 

7946  1917  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-37,  Gem  CU,  bright  and  crisp  with  vivid 
colors;  1917  $2  Legal  Tender,  Fr-60,  XF,  small,  red  counting  smudge 
at  the  border  above  the  portrait  which  does  not  intrude  into  the 
design;  1907  $5  Legal  Tender,  Fr-91,  VF/XF,  well  centered  with 
thin  margins,  original  and  unpressed;  and  a  1901  $10  Legal  Tender, 
Fr- 119,  Fine,  a  nice,  no-problem  circulated  Bison  note.  (Total:  4 
notes) 

7947  1917  $1  Legal  Tender,  Fr-39,  Fine,  overall  VF,  with  a  tiny  piece 
missing  at  the  upper  right  corner;  1862  $2  Legal  Tender,  Fr-41, 
Fine,  well  centered  with  uniform  evidence  of  circulation;  1917  $2 
Legal  Tender,  Fr-60,  XF,  bright  and  well  centered;  and  a  1907  $5 
Legal  Tender,  XF,  a  bright  and  bold  “Woodchopper”  which  appears 
a  much  higher  grade.  (Total:  4  notes) 

7948  1862  $5  Legal  Tender  Note,  Fr-63b,  XF.  A  good  looking  note  with  a 
couple  of  light  folds  and  a  few  minor  spots;  and  an  1862  $20  Legal 
Tender  Note,  Fr- 1 26b,  VG/Fine,  actually  a  higher  grade,  but  has 
slightly  tatty  margins.  (Total:  2  notes) 

7949  1863  $5  Legal  Tender,  Fr-63a,  CU,  choice  centering  with  minor 
foxing  showing  at  the  edges;  1880  $10  Legal  Tender,  Fr- 1 12,  CU, 
again,  well  centered  with  bold  printing  and  some  counting  smears 
on  the  reverse.  (Total:  2  notes) 

7950  1907  $5  Legal  Tender,  Fr-86,  XF,  superbly  centered  with  hold 
imprinting;  1880  $20  Legal  Tender,  Fr- 147,  VG,  evidence  of  wash¬ 
ing;  1914  $5  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-847,  XF,  bright  and  well  cen¬ 
tered;  1914  $10  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-931b,  Fine,  fairly  bright 
with  good  body  remaining  for  the  grade,  but  with  a  heavy  horizontal 
fold;  1914  $20  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-991,  VG,  light  smudging  at 
various  points;  1914  $100  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-1089,  Good, 
heavy  quarter-fold  with  a  small  hole  showing  in  the  center  at  the 
portrait  and  some  rough  edges  in  spots;  and  a  1922  $20  Gold 
Certificate,  Fr- 1 1 87,  Fine,  uniformly  worn  with  a  quarter-fold  which 
shows  heaviest  at  the  vertical  crease.  (Total:  7  notes) 


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7951  1907  $5  Legal  Tender  Note,  Fr-88,  XF,  bright  and  well  centered, 
with  much  body.  having  been  pressed;  1922  $20  Gold  Certificate, 
Fr  1187,  CU,  Fright  and  fresh  with  the  lower  left  margin  a  little 
close  on  the  front  and  vivid  gold  printing  on  the  hack;  1914  $5 
Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-870,  Fine,  well  centered  with  even  wear; 
1914  $10  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-991a,  VG/Fine,  honest  and  even 
wear;  and  a  1914  $100  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-1 1 10,  Choice  AU, 
white  paper  with  choice  centering  on  the  front  and  gem  centering 
on  the  hack.  (Total:  5  notes) 

7952  High  Grade  Large  Size  Notes.  Three  original  high  grade  notes. 
1907  $5  Legal  Tender  Note,  Fr-90,  AU;  1891  $1  Treasury  Note,  Fr- 
551,  VF;  and  a  1914  $10  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-927,  XF.  All 
problem-free  and  high-end  for  the  grade.  (Total:  3  notes) 

7953  1907  $5  Legal  Tender,  Fr-91,  Fine,  even  centering  and  wear;  1918 
$2  Federal  Reserve  Bank  Note,  Fr-754,  AU,  a  bright,  fresh,  and  well 
centered  battleship  note;  1914  $5  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-859a, 
AU,  bright,  fresh,  and  vivid  printing;  1914  $5  Federal  Reserve 
Note,  Fr-871a,  XF,  original  with  much  body  remaining;  1914  $20 
Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-929,  Choice  AU,  very  bright  paper  with 
scant  evidence  of  handling;  1914  $20  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-969, 
VF/XF,  evenly  circulated  and  pressed;  1914  $20  Federal  Reserve 
Note,  Fr-991a,  Fine,  lightly  washed;  and  a  1922  $20  Gold 
Certificate,  Fr-1 187,  VF,  heavy  horizontal  fold  with  strong  colors 
remaining.  (Total:  8  notes) 

7954  Big  Bills.  1907  $5  Legal  Tender  Note,  Fr-91,  Fine,  popular  wood- 
chopper  note;  1891  $1  Treasury  Note,  Fr-351,  VG/Fine;  and  a  1914 
$5  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-867,  XF.  (Total:  3  notes) 

7955  Large  Size  Assortment.  Three  inexpensive  large  size  notes  consist¬ 
ing  of:  1907  $5  Legal  Tender  Note,  Fr-91,  VF;  1890  $1  Treasury 
Note,  Fr-349,  Fine;  and  a  1914  $5  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-866, 
AU.  (Total:  3  notes) 

7956  1869  $10  Legal  Tender  Note,  Fr-96,  Fine;  an  attractive  note  with  a 
pencil  notation  on  the  front;  and  a  1901  $10  Legal  Tender  Note, 
Fr-1 22,  Fine,  even  wear  with  no  problems.  (Total:  2  notes) 

7957  1901  $10  Legal  Tender  Note,  Fr-1 17,  XF/AU.  A  gorgeous  Bison 
note  with  great  color,  centering,  and  margins.  We  have  seen  notes 
of  comparable  quality  that  have  been  pressed  out  and  processed  to 
appear  Uncirculated. 


Nice  Bison  Ten 


7958  1901  $10  Legal  Tender,  Fr-1 22,  XF.  A  bright  and  attractive 

example  of  the  popular  bison  note.  The  centering  is  excellent  and 
the  red  serial  numbers  and  seal  are  boldly  printed.  The  paper  is 
bright  and  clear  of  blemishes.  Certainly  a  note  that  would  face  up 
nicely  in  the  finest  of  collections. 


Scarce  Rainbow  Twenty 


7959  1869  $20  Legal  Tender,  Fr-1 27,  Fine.  An  affordable  and  attrac¬ 

tive  example  of  this  scarce  rainbow  note.  The  paper  retains  a  fair 
amount  of  body  and  the  design  is  nicely  centered  with  two  large 
margins  on  the  back.  Definitely  of  premium  quality  for  the  grade 
with  no  distractions  or  impairments. 


1880  $20  Legal  Tender,  Choice  AU 


7960  1880  $20  Legal  Tender,  Fr-1 47,  VF.  Excellent  centering  and 
bright,  vivid  colors  only  adds  to  the  allure  of  this  fresh-looking  legal 
tender  note.  The  front  faces  up  as  Uncirculated  with  the  slightest 
bit  of  handling  evident  on  the  back  at  the  top  and  in  the  fold  visible 
in  the  blank  circle  to  the  right  of  center.  A  popular  note  in  all 
grades. 

7961  Trio  of  Martha  Washington  Notes.  1886  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr- 
217,  Fine,  this  note  has  claims  to  a  higher  grade;  1886  $1  Silver 
Certificate,  Fr-219,  VG/Fine,  the  scarcer  brown  seal  variety;  and  an 
1891  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-221,  XF,  a  bright,  original  note  with  a 
prominent  pinhole  in  the  center.  (Total:  3  notes) 

7962  Silver  Certificate  Pair.  1886  $1,  Fr-217,  Fine,  a  clean,  presentable 
lower  grade  note;  and  an  1896  $2,  Fr-248,  Fine,  an  affordable  alter¬ 
native  to  the  expensive,  higher  grade  educational  dueces.  (Total:  2 
notes) 

7963  1886  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-220,  VF/XF,  a  well  centered  “Martha” 
note  with  vivid  color;  1896  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-224,  VF,  evenly 
worn,  well  centered  “Educational”  note;  1899  $1  Silver  Certificate, 
Fr-233,  Fine,  foxing  at  the  upper  edges;  and  a  1923  $1  Silver 
Certificate,  Fr-238,  XF,  some  smudges  at  the  right  edge  of  the  front. 
(Total:  4  notes) 

7964  1896  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-224,  Good,  heavy  quarter-fold  with 
some  paper  separation  at  the  center  at  the  top  and  bottom;  1899  $1 
Silver  Certificate,  Fr-229,  VF,  bright  paper  with  glue  remnants  on 
the  back  at  the  left  edge;  1899  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-233,  VF, 
lightly  washed  with  choice  centering;  1923  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr- 
237,  XF,  very  choice  centering;  and  an  1890  $2  Treasury  Note,  Fr- 
355,  VF,  nicely  centered  with  a  heavy  center-fold  visible  mostly  on 
the  back.  (Total:  5  notes) 


7965  1896  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-224,  VF  Rounded  Corners,  fairly 
bright  with  much  original  body  remaining  and  no  major  folds;  1896 
$2  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-247,  VF,  nicely  centered  with  much  body 
and  bold  printing;  and  an  1896  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-269,  Fine, 
superbly  centered  with  nice,  even  wear  and  no  distractions.  An 
attractive  and  affordable  set  of  “Educational*. "  (Total:  3  notes) 

7966  1896  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-224,  CU.  The  popular  Educational 
note  m  high  grade.  This  note  possesses  all  of  the  requirements  to  be 
called  Choice  CU,  except  for  a  pinhole  through  the  knee  of  the 
depiction  of  youth. 


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7967  Starter  Set.  1899  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-226a,  VF,  small  stain  on 
the  reverse;  1923  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-237,  Choice  CU;  1918  $1 
Federal  Reserve  Bank  Note,  Fr-725,  AU;  1918  $2  Federal  Reserve 
Bank  Note,  Fr-757,  VF;  and  a  1906  $20  Gold  Certificate,  XF.  A 
wonderful  group  of  original,  problem-free  notes.  (Total:  5  notes) 

7968  1899  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-226,  Very  Choice  AU,  nicely  cen¬ 
tered  with  slight  rounding  of  the  corners  and  a  handling  smudge  on 
the  front,  right  edge;  1899  $2  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-257,  CU,  white 
paper  with  boldly  imprinted  inks,  the  cut  is  just  touching  the  design 
at  the  lower  right  on  the  front;  and  an  1899  $5  Silver  Certificate, 
Fr-271,  AU,  a  Choice/Gem  centered,  “chief’  with  traces  of  glue  on 
the  upper  front,  possibly  from  mounting.  (Total:  3  notes) 

7969  1899  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-226,  Choice  CU,  bright  and  fresh 
with  a  slight  counting  smudge  on  the  back  at  the  left  edge;  1899  $1 
Silver  Certificate,  Fr-226a,  AU,  bright  with  essentially  gem  center¬ 
ing,  a  small  edge  tear  is  noted  on  the  front,  lower  left;  1923  $1 
Silver  Certificate,  Fr-237,  CU,  bold  printing  and  fresh  paper  with  a 
tiny  rust  spot  in  the  lower  right  quadrant;  1923  $1  Silver 
Certificate,  Fr-238,  CU,  high  centering  on  the  front  with  a  count¬ 
ing  smear  in  the  upper  left  on  the  front;  and  a  1923  $1  Silver 
Certificate,  Fr-239,  CU,  scarce  signature  combination  with  bright, 
fresh  paper  and  bold  printing.  (Total:  5  notes) 

7970  Deuces  Wild.  An  assortment  of  Silver  Certificate  $2  notes  includ¬ 
ing  an  1886  $2,  Fr-241,  VG/Fine;  an  1896  $2,  Fr-248,  Fine;  and  an 
1899  $2,  Fr-257,  VF,  with  a  few  light  stains.  Three  popular  two-dol- 
lar  bills  for  your  consideration.  (Total:  3  notes) 


1891  $2  Silver  Certificate,  “Windom  Note” 


7971  1891  $2  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-245,  VF.  A  well  centered  example 

of  the  popular  “Windom  note.”  The  colors  are  bright  and  bold  with 
much  body  remaining  in  the  paper. 


7972  1891  $2  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-246,  AU.  A  fresh,  strictly  original 

Windom  deuce  that  has  magnificent  margins  and  wonderful  color. 
A  small,  penciled  number  36  is  noted  on  the  front  of  this  note,  but 
could  be  removed  with  no  ill  effects. 


7973  1886  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-260,  XF.  The  first  in  a  series  of  the 
popular  Silver  Dollar  Back  notes,  this  is  a  perfect,  unquestionable 
XF.  Nice  color  and  margins  highlight  this  scarcer  Friedberg  number 
which  should  be  worth  considerably  more  than  the  more  common 
numbers  of  this  type. 

7974  1886  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-261,  XF.  The  scarcer  Rosecrans- 
Hyatt  signature  combination  with  a  large  red  seal.  Three  light  verti¬ 
cal  folds  and  lots  of  crispness  make  this  a  textbook  XF. 


7975  1886  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-261,  AU.  A  second  example  of  this 

number.  This  note  has  a  couple  of  very  light  vertical  folds  and  still 
retains  most  of  its  original  crispness  and  color.  A  tough  note  to  find 
in  this  grade. 


7976  1886  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-263,  AU.  With  a  striking  large 

brown  seal,  and  superb  color,  this  is  a  great  looking  Silver  Dollar 
Back  $5.  Rarely  are  so  many  superb  circulated  examples  of  this  pop¬ 
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7977  1891  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-267,  AU.  A  difficult  note  to  find  in 

this  grade,  and  this  one  is  a  beauty.  Crackling  fresh,  with  great 
color,  this  note  has  a  couple  of  small,  well  hidden,  corner  folds 
keeping  it  from  the  Choice  CU  grade.  The  bottom  margin  on  the 
front  is  a  bit  small,  but  we  note  no  other  distractions. 


7978  1896  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-268,  AU.  A  bright,  well-margined 

example  with  two  small  corner  tip  folds  and  a  single  light  center¬ 
fold.  Crisp,  original  notes  such  as  this  are  becoming  more  difficult  to 
find.  Most  have  been  “improved”  and  sold  as  Choice  CU.  One  of 
the  most  beautiful  designs  ever  to  grace  our  paper  money. 


1891  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-267,  Choice  AU 


7979  1891  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-267,  XF.  A  choice  note  which  is 

almost  uncirculated  save  for  evidence  of  handling  on  the  front  by 
the  seal.  The  centering  is  choice  and  colors  vivid.  A  few  security 
threads  are  protruding  on  the  reverse,  a  tell-tale  sign  of  originality 
and  genuineness.  An  attractive  example  of  the  popular  Grant  $5  sil¬ 
ver  certificate. 


7980  1896  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-268,  CU.  While  strictly 

Uncirculated,  this  note  has  been  slightly  mishandled.  It’s  jumbo 
margins  and  deep  embossing  indicate  that  this  note  will  realize  a 
price  commensurate  with  a  higher  grade. 


Educational  Five,  Choice  Crisp  Uncirculated 


7981  1896  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-268,  XF.  A  well  centered,  near-gem 

example  of  one  of  the  most  beautiful  of  American  notes.  The  front 
has  large  margins  with  the  only  detraction  being  the  slightly  off- 
center  reverse.  The  paper  is  fresh  and  the  printing  is  bold  and  clear. 
A  $5  Educational  that  is  sure  to  draw  spirited  bidding. 


7982  1899  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-278,  XF/AU.  A  very  eye  appealing 

Chief  with  bright  color  and  white  paper.  A  bit  of  flatness  to  the 
note  indicates  that  it  may  have  been  pressed  long  ago. 


Chief  Oncpapa  Note 


7983  1899  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-281,  ALE  The  perennially  popular 

note  with  the  portrait  of  Running  Antelope,  chief  of  the  Oncpapa 
Sioux.  The  centering  is  near  gem  and  the  images  are  starkly 
imprinted.  The  paper  is  fresh  and  one  has  to  look  closely  to  see  the 
fold  down  the  center.  A  worthy  addition  to  any  collection. 


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7984  1923  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-282,  XF.  Only  slight  evidence  of 

handling  at  the  lower  left  corner  of  the  front  prevent  a  higher  grade. 
Overall,  a  well  centered  “porthole”  note  with  boldly  printed  details 
and  crisp  paper. 


1880  $10  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-289 


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7985  1880  $10  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-289,  Fine/VF.  A  scarce  first-issue 

silver  certificate  that  is  essentially  free  of  any  problems  and  retains  a 
fair  amount  of  body  in  the  paper.  The  centering  is  choice  with  the 
brown-black  reverse  printing  particularly  vivid.  A  scarce  note  in  all 
grades,  this  note  is  sure  to  draw  attention  by  bidders. 


1886  $10  Silver  Certificate  “Tombstone  Note” 


7986  1886  $10  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-295,  AU.  The  portrait  of  Thomas 

A.  Hendricks,  who  was  Vice  President  of  the  United  States  for  less 
than  nine  months  when  he  died,  is  framed  in  such  a  way  that  it  for¬ 
ever  became  known  as  the  “tombstone  note.  A  note  with  choice- 
centering  and  three  light  vertical  folds  showing  down  the  center. 
Otherwise,  a  bright,  attractive  specimen  with  bold,  deep  green  color 
on  the  back.  A  rare  note  in  a  rare  state  of  preservation. 


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7987  1908  $10  Silver  Certificate,  F-302,  AU.  A  knockout  Tombstone 

note  for  the  grade,  this  note  has  huge,  boardwalk  margins  and  crisp, 
original  paper.  A  great  note  for  the  type  collector. 


Rare  1891  $20  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-319 


7988  1891  $20  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-319,  VF.  An  attractive  and  inter¬ 

esting  note  with  a  portrait  of  Daniel  Manning,  Secretary  of  the 
Treasury,  surrounded  by  two  allegorical  figures  representing 
Agriculture  and  Industry.  With  near-gem  centering  and  evidence  of 
handling  at  the  center-fold,  it  retains  much  original  crispness  and 
the  colors  are  strong. 


7989  1891  $1  Treasury  Note,  Fr-350,  Choice  XF,  nicely  centered  with 
bright  paper  and  bold  printing;  1896  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-225, 
VF,  gem  centering  with  a  slight  water  stain  down  the  center,  visible 
only  on  the  front;  1899  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-230,  XF,  bright 
with  much  original  body  and  virtually  perfect  centering;  and  a  1 923 
$1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-238,  VF/XF,  bright  paper,  excellent  center¬ 
ing,  and  bold  printing.  (Total:  4  notes) 

7990  1891  $1  Treasury  Note,  Fr-351,  VF,  slightly  yellowed  with  light 
water  stains  on  the  back,  otherwise,  original;  1891  $2  Treasury 
Note,  Fr-357,  VF,  two  heavy  folds  and  possible  repair  of  one  at  the 
bottom,  otherwise  a  bright  and  attractive  specimen;  1891  $5 
Treasury  Note,  Fr-363,  XF,  attractive  and  original  with  choice  to 
gem  centering  and  featuring  the  stem  portrait  of  General  George  H. 
Thomas,  “the  rock  of  Chicamauga.”  (Total:  3  notes) 

7991  Treasury  Note  Pair.  1891  $1  Treasury  Notes,  Fr-351,  XF;  and  1891 
$1  Treasury  Note,  Fr-351,  AU.  A  nice  pair  of  Treasury  notes  for  the 
collector  or  dealer.  The  XF  note  has  a  minor  bit  of  staining  on  the 
reverse,  but  is  otherwise  bright  and  crisp  for  the  grade.  (Total:  2 
notes) 


7992  1890  $5  Treasury  Note,  Fr-359,  AU.  An  exceptionally  well-mar¬ 

gined  example  of  the  scarce  ornate  back  $5  Treasury  Note.  This 
note  has  the  appearance  of  a  much  higher  grade,  but  has  a  small  cor¬ 
ner  fold  keeping  it  from  grading  Choice  CU. 


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'  1890  $5  Treasury  Note,  Fr-359,  AU.  Another  beautiful  ornate 

Kwk  1  reasurv  Note.  This  note  is  consecutive  with  the  previous  note 
ottered  and  is  nearly  identical. 


Very  Rare  Boylston  (Boston)  National  Five-Dollar 


1891  $5  Treasury  Note 


7994  1891  $5  Treasury  Note,  Fr-362,  AU.  A  beautifully  fresh  and 

bright  note  with  stark  images  and  original  embossing.  Only  a  soft, 
center-fold  prevents  the  Choice  CU  classification,  and  was  quite 
likely  sold  as  such  in  the  past.  The  centering  is  of  choice  to  gem 
quality  adding  further  to  its  allure. 


7999  1875  $5  National  Currency,  Fr-401,  XF.  The  Boylston  National 

Bank  of  Boston,  Massachusetts,  Charter  #545.  A  bold  and  vivid 
note  with  strong  signatures  and  much  original  body  remaining  in 
the  paper.  The  obverse  centering  is  good  with  the  bottom  cut  barely 
intruding  on  the  design  at  the  lower  left.  The  reverse  is  centered  a 
bit  low.  Just  twenty  notes  are  known  to  collectors  from  this  bank 
which  was  liquidated  in  July  of  1923. 


7995  1891  $5  Treasury  Note,  Fr-363,  CU.  Well  margined  and  crack¬ 
ling  fresh,  this  $5  Treasury  note  is  the  quality  usually  sold  as  Choice 
CU.  A  few  light  bumps  on  the  bottom  margin  and  a  couple  of 
slightly  rounded  corner  tips  are  the  only  distractions  to  this  note. 

7996  Original  Series  $1  National  Currency,  Fr-380,  VG,  Charter  *  484, 
The  Haverhill  NB  of  Haverhill,  MA.  A  presentable  note  from  this 
scarce  bank.  Only  nine  large  size  notes  are  reported  from  this  bank. 


7997  Original  Series  $1  National  Currency,  Fr-380,  VG/Fine,  Charter 
#  1626,  The  Louisiana  NB  of  New  Orleans,  LA.  While  not  rare 
as  a  bank,  long  time  collectors  will  certainly  appreciate  the  rarity  of 
this  type  on  the  State  of  Louisiana.  Honest,  even  wear  with  a  couple 
of  very  small  splits  in  the  lower  margin. 

799s  Original  Series  $1  National  Currency,  Fr-380,  VF,  The 
Saugerties  National  Bank,  Saugerties,  New  York,  Charter 
#1208.  This  is  one  of  only  two  banks  in  this  Ulster  County  town 
rbar  1  •.sued  National  Currency  and  it  was  liquidated  in  June  of  1888 
having  produced  only  First  Charter  notes  and  Second  Charter 
brown  hai  ks  According  to  Kelly,  in  the  1910  audit,  there  were  only 
57  571  in  notes  ^rill  outstanding  and  only  nine  are  known  to  collec¬ 
tor.  today  Although  slightly  yellowed  with  age,  this  note  is  well 
1  entered,  with  good  margins  and  bold  colors.  The  hand  signatures 
are  clear. 


8000  1875  $5  National  Currency,  Fr-405,  Fine,  Charter  #  2584,  The 
Second  NB  of  Danville,  IL.  A  nice  note  for  type  with  the  right 
amount  of  wear  for  the  grade.  A  slight  bit  of  soiling  on  the  back  is 
the  only  detraction  to  this  note. 

8001  1882  $5  National  Currency  Brown  Back,  Fr-469,  Fine,  Charter  * 
1451,  The  National  Traders  Bank  of  Portland,  ME.  A  pretty  Brown 
Back  from  one  of  the  scarcer  Portland  banks.  Nice  strong  pen  signa¬ 
tures. 


8002  1882  $5  National  Currency  Brown  Back,  Fr-471,  CU  Charter  # 

1394,  The  American  Exchange  NB  of  New  York,  NY.  A  great 
National  for  type,  this  note  retains  most  of  its  original  crispness  and 
color.  A  pinhole  on  the  right  hand  side  is  the  only  detraction  to  this 
otherwise  beautiful  note. 


,  September  I  1,  1907  •  9:00  a.m. 


SrMiiifi  Five  •  Saturday 


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8003  1882  $5  National  Currency  Brown  Back,  Fr-477,  XF,  Charter  # 

5231,  The  Brooks  NB  of  Torrington,  CT.  With  one  note  report¬ 
ed,  this  note  represents  the  highest  rarity.  Wonderful  hand  signed 
signatures  of  John  Brooks  as  Cashier  and  Issac  W.  Brooks  as 
President.  This  short-lived  bank  issued  only  Second  Charter  Date 
Backs  and  Brown  Backs  and  had  a  very  small  issue  of  $128,100. 
Very  nice  color  and  little  actual  wear,  combined  with  unquestion¬ 
able  rarity  make  this  one  great  note. 


Oswego,  NY  “Brown  Back”  Ten-Dollar  Note 


8004  1882  $10  National  Currency,  Fr-479,  Choice  CU,  The  First 

National  Bank  of  Oswego,  New  York,  Charter  #  255.  Certainly 
among  the  finest  of  the  sixteen  known  large  size  notes  from  this 
bank,  it  displays  bold  colors  and  vivid  contrasts.  The  centering  is 
good  with  no  design  elements  effected  by  cutting  and  the  pen  signa¬ 
tures  are  clear.  A  beautiful  brown  back  for  either  the  type  or 
National  collector. 


8005  1882  $5  National  Currency,  Fr-537,  Choice  AU,  The  People’s 
National  Bank  of  Lawrenceburgh,  Indiana,  Charter  #  2612.  Well 
centered,  although  a  trifle  low  on  the  front,  this  Second  Charter 
date  back  displays  strong  colors  and  clear,  purple,  stamped  signa¬ 
tures.  Much  original  crispness  remains,  although  pressed  to 
“improve”  the  grade.  Twenty-one  large  size  notes  are  listed  as 
known  from  this  bank,  according  to  Kelly. 

8006  1882  $5  National  Currency  Date  Back,  Fr-546,  VF/XF,  Charter  * 
5176,  The  First  NB  of  Commerce,  Hattiesburg,  MS,  only  Second 
Charter  Date  Backs  were  issued  using  this,  the  second  title  for  this 
bank;  and  a  1902  $10  National  Currency  Plain  Back,  Fr-624,  Fine, 
Charter  #  7848,  The  Hamilton  NB  of  Chattanooga,  TN,  a  good 
note  for  type.  (Total:  2  notes) 

8007  1882  $5  National  Currency,  Fr-574,  Choice _AU,  The  First  National 
Bank  of  New  Bloomfield,  Pennsylvania,  Charter#  5133.  A  well 
centered  value  back  with  bright  colors,  bold  pen  signatures,  and 
much  original  embossing  evident.  Chartered  in  1898,  this  I  erry 
County  bank  issued  all  three  design  types  of  the  Second  Charter 
period  and  only  Third  Charter  plain  backs.  In  1935  only  $2,105  in 
large  size  notes  were  still  outstanding  and  eighteen  notes  are  known 
today. 

8008  1882  $20  National  Currency,  Fr-581,  VF,  The  First  National  Bank 
of  Milford,  Pennsylvania,  Charter  #  5496.  The  only  bank  in  this 
Pike  County  town  to  issue  notes,  it  went  into  business  near  the  end 
of  the  Second  Charter  period  in  July  of  1900,  issuing  only  brown 
backs  and  the  much  scarcer  value  backs  of  which  this  note  is  a  fine 
example.  All  colors  are  bright  and  the  hand  signatures  are  clear. 
Only  $1,785  in  large  size  notes  remained  outstanding  in  1935  which 
included  the  Third  Charter  issues  and  just  eight  are  known  to  col¬ 
lectors.  How  many  are  $20  value  backs? 


8009  1882  $20  National  Currency  Value  Back,  Fr-581,  VF-XF,  Charter  * 
6034,  The  National  Manufacturers  Bank  of  Neenah,  Wl.  A  pretty 
Value  Back  in  a  decent  grade.  Beautiful  purple  stamped  signatures 
are  set  off  by  the  bright  white  paper.  The  only  detraction  is  a  smell 
teller  stamp  on  the  front  of  this  note. 

8010  An  eclectic  grouping  of  Large  Size  National  Bank  Notes.  1902  $5 
National  Currency,  Fr-587,  XF,  National  Bank  of  Commerce  in 
New  York,  New  York,  Charter  #733,  excellent  centering  with  large 
margins  and  bold,  stamped  signatures  on  an  attractive  Red  Seal; 
1902  $10  National  Currency,  Fr-625,  VF,  The  First  National  Bank 
of  Opelika,  Alabama,  Charter  #  3452;  1902  $10  National  Currency, 
Fr-631,  XF,  First  National  Bank  in  Detroit,  Michigan,  Charter 
#10527;  1902  $20  National  Currency,  Fr-645,  Fine,  The  Central 
National  Bank  of  Cleveland,  Ohio,  Charter  #4318;  1902  $20 
National  Currency,  Fr-650,  XF,  The  Houghton  National  Bank, 
Houghton,  Michigan,  Charter  #7676;  and  a  1902  $20  National 
Currency,  Fr-654,  VF,  Merchants  National  Bank  of  San  Francisco, 
California,  Charter  #9882.  (Total:  6  notes) 

801 1  An  attractive  pair  of  National  Bank  Notes.  1902  $5  Plain  Back,  Fr- 
598,  VF,  Charter  #517,  The  National  Mount  Wollaston  Bank  of 
Quincy,  MA;  of  the  fifteen  large  notes  reported  on  this  bank,  few 
could  exceed  the  quality  of  this  beauty,  bright  white  paper  and 
strong  sigs  with  no  problems;  and  a  1902  $10  Date  Back,  Fr-619, 
VF,  Charter  #  9655,  The  Bank  of  California  National  Association, 
San  Francisco,  California,  common  as  they  come,  but  a  nice  grade 
for  the  type.  (Total:  2  notes) 

8012  Another  mixed  grouping  of  Large  Size  Nationals.  1902  $5  National 
Currency,  Fr-606,  AU,  The  Wisconsin  National  Bank  of  Shawano, 
Wisconsin,  Charter  #6403;  1902  $5  National  Currency,  Fr-607,  XF, 
The  Citizens  National  Bank  of  Waynesboro,  Pennsylvania,  Charter 
#5832;  1902  $5  National  Currency,  Fr-609,  VF,  Merchants 
National  Bank  of  Mobile,  Alabama,  Charter  #13097;  1902  $10 
National  Currency,  Fr-635,  Fine,  First  National  Bank  of  Fort 
Wayne,  Indiana,  Charter  #1 1;  1902  $20  National  Currency,  Fr-651, 
XF,  The  First  National  Bank  of  St.  Marys,  Kansas,  Charter  #3374; 
and  a  1902  $20  National  Currency,  Fr-657,  VG  Small  Tears,  First 
National  Bank  in  Detroit,  Michigan,  Charter  #10527.  (Total:  6 
notes) 

8013  1902  $10  National  Currency  Plain  Back,  Fr-624,  VG/Fine,  Charter 
#  3011,  The  Chenango  NB  and  Trust  Company  of  Norwich,  NY. 
While  not  a  rare  charter  number,  this  note  is  unreported  with  this, 
the  second  title.  Decent  looking  for  the  grade,  with  even  dirt  and 
slightly  faded  signatures.  Possibly  unique! 


8014  1902  $10  National  Currency  Plain  Back,  Fr-624,  XF,  Charter  # 

6681,  The  First  NB  of  Laurel,  MS.  A  new  note  to  the  census,  this 
brings  the  total  large  size  reported  on  this  bank  to  eleven  notes. 
This  one  is  a  pretty  example  with  good  stamped  signatures  and  nice 
color. 


8015  1918  $1  Federal  Reserve  Bank  Note,  Fr-712,  CU,  choice  centering 
with  bright  paper;  and  a  1918  $2  Federal  Reserve  Bank  Note,  Fr- 
752,  CU,  an  nicely  centered  “battleship”  with  fresh  paper  and  bold 
printing.  A  well  matched  pair  of  New  York  notes.  (Total:  2  notes) 

8016  1922  $10  Gold  Certificate,  Fr- 1173,  Fine,  evenly  worn;  1906  $20 
Gold  Certificate,  Fr- 1 1 85,  AU,  superbly  centered  and  original  with 
much  body  intact;  1922  $20  Gold  Certificate,  Fr-1 187,  Choice  CU, 
bright  with  fresh  paper  and  bold,  gold  coloring;  1922  $50  Gold 
Certificate,  Fr-1 200,  VG/Fine,  honest  wear  with  a  quarter-fold  and 
a  little  smudging  on  the  left  side  of  the  back.  (Total:  4  notes) 


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801 1  1913  $50  Gold  Certificate,  Fr-1 199,  XF.  The  Teehee-Burke  sig¬ 

nature  combination  is  the  better  of  the  two  issued  for  this  scarce 
series.  The  centering  is  excellent  and  the  colors  vivid,  with  the  only 
detraction  being  a  small  water  stain  in  the  upper  left  quadrant. 
Certainly  one  of  the  more  underrated  of  type  notes  and  a  rare 
opportunity  for  the  collector  hoping  to  complete  a  set  of  Gold 
Certificates. 


8018  (25)  pieces  of  assorted  U.S.  fractional  currency,  mostly  low  grade, 
some  that  are  damaged,  and  included  every  denomination  issued 
and  at  least  one  piece  from  each  series;  and  a  1923  $1  Silver 
Certificate,  Fr-238,  Good  Washed,  Tear  at  Right  Margin.  (Total:  26 
notes) 

8019  1862  3-Cents  Washington,  Fr- 1 226,  VF;  1863  5-Cents  Washington, 
Fr-1232,  AU;  1864  10-Cents  Washington,  Fr-1255,  Fair  Interior 
Tears;  (2)  1869  10-Cents  Liberty,  Fr-1259,  VG  and  XF;  (9)  1874 
10-Cents  Meredith,  Fr-1265,  AG  to  VF;  (2)  1874  10-Cents 
Meredith,  Fr-1 266,  Good  and  VF;  1869  25-Cents  Washington,  Fr- 
1301,  Good;  (3)  1874  25-Cents  Walker,  Fr-1309,  Good  to  VF;  (2) 
1869  50-Cents  Stanton,  Fr- 1376,  AG  and  Good;  and  (3)  1874  50- 
Cents  Dexter,  Fr- 1 379,  Good  to  VG.  (Total:  25  notes) 

8020  1862  5-Cents  Jefferson,  Fr-1230,  AU  Joined  Pair;  1864  5-Cents 
Clark,  Fr- 1 238,  CU;  1862  10-Cents  Washington,  Fr-1242,  CU; 
1862  10-Cents  Washington,  Fr-1 243,  CU;  1869  10-Cents  Liberty, 
Fr-1 261,  CU;  1874  10-Cents  Meredith,  Fr-1265,  CU;  1869  15- 
Cents  Columbia,  Fr-1 268,  CU;  and  an  1874  50-Cents  Dexter,  Fr- 
1379,  CU.  (Total:  9  notes) 

802 1  A  grouping  of  small  size  Silver  Certificates  and  “Hawaii”  emergency 
issues.  1928  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-1600,  VG;  (3)  1928-A  $1 
Silver  Certificates,  Fr-1601,  VG  to  VF;  (5)  1928-B  $1  Silver 
Certificates,  Fr-1602,  Good  to  Fine;  (2)  1934  $1  Silver  Certificates, 
Fr-1606,  both  Fine;  1935-A  $1  Silver  Certificate  (R),  Fr-1609, 
Good  /VG;  1935-A  $1  Silver  Certificate  (S),  Fr- 1610,  VG;  1935-C 
$1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr- 1612,  Choice  CU;  1935-E  $1  Silver 
Certificate,  Fr- 1614,  Choice  CU;  1935-F  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr- 
1615,  Choice  CU;  (10)  1935-A  $1  Silver  Certificates  (Hawaii),  Fr- 
2300,  VG  to  VF;  1934  $5  Federal  Reserve  Note  (Hawaii),  Fr-2301, 
Fine;  1934-A  $5  Federal  Reserve  Note  (Hawaii),  Fr-2302;  VG;  and 
a  1934-A  $10  Federal  Reserve  Note  (Hawaii),  Fr-2303,  VF.  (Total: 
29  notes) 


8022  A  large  assortment  of  small  size  United  States  currency.  1928-A 
$1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-1601,  CU;  1 9 35-B  $  1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr- 
1611,  XF;  1935-E  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr- 1614,  Fine;  1935-F  $1 
Silver  Certificate, Fr- 161 5,  VF,  folded  as  a  bowtie;  1935-G  $1  Silver 
Certificate,  Fr- 1616,  VG;  (15)  1957  $1  Silver  Certificates,  Fr- 1619, 
two  are  VG  and  thirteen  are  CU;  (3)  1957-A  $1  Silver  Certificates, 
Fr-1 620,  VG  toCU;  (4)  1 957-B  $  1  Silver  Certificates,  Fr-1621,VG 
to  CU;  1934-A  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-1651,CU;  1934-C  $5  Silver 
Certificate,  Fr- 1653,  VG;  (3)  1953-B  $5  Silver  Certificates,  Fr- 
1657,  VG  to  CU;  (3)  1928-G  $2  Legal  Tenders,  Fr-1 508,  each  is 
Fine;  1953-A  $2  Legal  Tender,  Fr-1 510,  CU;  1953-B  $2  Legal 
Tender,  Fr-1511,  VF;  (2)  1953-C  $2  Legal  Tenders,  Fr-1512,  AU 
and  CU;  (2)  1963  $2  Legal  Tenders,  Fr- 1513,  both  CU;  1928-B  $5 
Legal  Tender,  Fr-1 527,  Choice  CU;  1928-E  $5  Legal  Tender,  Fr- 
1530,  VF;  (4)  1928-F  $5  Legal  Tenders,  Fr-1531,  all  are  Choice  CU; 
1953-B  $5  Legal  Tender,  Fr- 1 534,  VG;  (19)  1963  $5  Legal  Tenders, 
Fr- 1536,  three  are  XF  and  sixteen  are  CU;  1929  $10  National 
Currency,  Fr-1801  Type  Two,  VG,  The  First  National  Bank  of 
Coweta,  Oklahoma,  Charter  #6879;  1929  $50  National  Currency, 
Fr-1803  Type  One,  Fine,  Crocker  First  National  Bank  of  San 
Francisco,  California,  Charter  #1741;  1929  $5  Federal  Reserve  Bank 
Note,  Fr-1850-D,  VG;  1929  $5  Federal  Reserve  Bank  Note,  Fr- 
1850-G,  VF;  (2)  1929  $20  Federal  Reserve  Bank  Notes,  Fr-1870-G, 
Fine  and  AU;  1929  $20  Federal  Reserve  Bank  Note,  Fr-1870-1,  VG; 
(3)  1929  $100  Federal  Reserve  Bank  Notes,  Fr-1890-G,  all  Fine; 
1974  $1  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-1908-E,  CU,  complete  wet  ink 
transfer  on  the  reverse;  (2)  1974  $1  Federal  Reserve  Notes,  Fr-1908- 
E,  each  is  Choice  CU;  1928-A  $5  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-1951-G, 
Fine;  1928  $20  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-2050-C,  XF;  1928-A  $20 
Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr-2051-C,  Choice  AU;  1928-B  $20  Federal 
Reserve  Note,  Fr-2052-G,  Fine;  1928  $50  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Fr- 
2100-D,  Fine;  (4)  1934  $100  Federal  Reserve  Notes,  Fr-2152-G,  CU 
to  Choice  CU;  (3)  1935-A  $1  Silver  Certificates  (Hawaii),  Fr-2300, 
all  Choice  CU;  1934-A  $20  Federal  Reserve  Note  (Hawaii),  Fr- 
2305,  XF;  (3)  1934-A  $10  Silver  Certificates  (North  Africa),  Fr- 
2309,  Fine  (Star  note),  an  XF  and  an  AU;  1928  $20  Gold 
Certificate,  Fr-2402,  XF;  and  a  1928  $50  Gold  Certificate,  Fr-2404, 
VF.  (Total:  98  notes) 

8023  Small  Size  Grouping.  (2)  1935-A  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-1609  and 
1610,  Choice  CU;  a  pretty  R  &  S  pair  with  great  color  and  paper 
quality,  but  centered  a  bit  off;  1929  $20  National  Currency,  Fr- 
1802-1,  Fine,  Charter  number  2773,  The  First  National  Bank  and 
Trust  Company  of  Ludington,  MI,  a  scarcer  small  Michigan  note; 
and  a  1929  $50  Federal  Reserve  Bank  Note,  Fr-1880-L,  VG/Fine. 
(Total:  4  notes) 

8024  A  grouping  of  Small  Size  Michigan  National  Bank  Notes.  1929  $5 
National  Currency,  Fr-1800  Type  Two,  VG  Rust  Stains, 
Community  National  Bank  of  Pontiac,  Charter  #13739;  1929  $10 
National  Currency,  Fr-1801  Type  One,  Fine,  First  National  Bank  in 
Mount  Clemens,  Charter  #12971;  1929  $10  National  Currency,  Fr- 

1801  Type  One,  Good/VG,  The  First  National  Bank  of  Burr  Oak, 
Charter  #9497;  1929  $10  National  Currency,  Fr-1801  Type  One, 
CU,  The  Citizens  National  Bank  of  Romeo,  Charter  #2186;  1929 
$20  National  Currency,  Fr-1 802  Type  One,  Fine,  The  Crystal  Falls 
National  Bank,  Charter  #1 1547;  1929  $20  National  Currency,  Fr- 

1802  Type  One,  Choice  CU,  The  First  National  Bank  of  Bay  City, 
Charter  #2853;  and  a  1929  $20  National  Currency,  Fr- 1 802  Type 
One,  VF,  The  First  National  Bank  of  Negaunee,  Charter  #3717. 
(Total:  7  notes) 

8025  Another  grouping  of  Small  Size  Michigan  National  Bank  Notes. 
1929  $10  National  Currency,  Fr-1801  Type  One,  Fine,  The 
National  Bank  in  Detroit,  Charter  #10527;  1929  $10  National 
Currency,  Fr-1801  Type  One,  Fine,  First  National  Bank  in  Mount 
Clemens,  Charter  #12971;  1929  $10  National  Currency,  Fr-1801 
Type  One,  Fine/VF,  First  National  Trust  and  Savings  Bank  of  Port 
Huron,  Charter  #4446;  1929  $20  National  Currency,  Fr- 1 802  Type 
One,  Good/VG,  The  Liberty  National  Bank  of  Marine  City, 
Charter  #1 1260;  1929  $20  National  Currency,  Fr-1802  Type  One, 
Fine/VF,  The  Caspian  National  Bank,  Charter  #11802;  1929  $20 
National  Currency,  Fr-1802  Type  One,  XF  Light  Stains,  The 
United  States  National  Bank  of  Iron  Mountain,  Charter  #1 1929; 
and  a  1929  $20  National  Currency,  Fr-1802  Type  Two,  Choice  AU, 
The  First  National  Bank  of  Monroe,  Charter  #1587.  (Total:  7 
notes) 

8026  Error  grouping.  (2)  1950-C  $5  Federal  Reserve  Notes,  Fr-1964 -E, 
Choice  CU,  lower  left  corner,  wet-ink  transfers  about  one  inch  into 
the  design;  and  a  1996  $100  Federal  Reserve  Note,  Ft  2176,  Choice 
CU,  the  face  printing  image  shifted  approximately  three  eighths  of 
an  inch  to  the  left  with  third  printing  and  reverse  normal. 
Technically  referred  to  as  “off -register  face.”  (Total:  1  notes) 


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8027  Collectors  Lot.  A  potpourri  of  paper  money  consisting  of  several 
types.  An  1896,  $2  Silver  Certificate,  F-247,  Good,  with  graffiti, 
starts  the  action;  1934  $5  Silver  Certificate,  Fr- 1 650,  VG  comes 
next;  1935-A  $1  Silver  Certificate,  Fr-2300,  VF,  with  the  elusive 
Hawaii  overprint  which  is  rarely  seen  in  circulation  these  days  con¬ 
tinues  this  selection  of  staggering  rarities.  Gold  Certificates  are  rep¬ 
resented  by  a  seldom-seen  1928  $10,  Fr-2400,  Fine.  Also  included  is 
a  fifty-cent  Fractional  note  issued  by  the  supposedly  defunct 
Confederate  States  of  America.  Rounding  out  this  collection  is  an 
amazing  selection  of  sixteen,  count  'em,  sixteen,  pieces  of  Fractional 
Currency  with  many  different  types,  denominations,  and  grades  rep¬ 
resented.  Superlatives  cannot  describe  this  outstanding  collection  of 
United  States  Currency,  and  only  close  inspection  can  reveal  the 
true  value  of  this  lot.  (Total:  21  notes) 

8028  Series  461  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-801,  802,  803, 
804,  805,  806,  807,  and  808.  Choice  to  Gem  CU.  A  complete  set  of 
this  scarce  series  which  was  issued  in  September,  1946.  All  notes  are 
bright  and  crisp  with  above  average  centering.  (Total:  7  notes) 

8029  Series  471  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-811,  812,  813, 
814,  and  815.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU.  While  duplicat¬ 
ing  the  design  of  the  earlier  461  series,  the  colors  and  series  designa¬ 
tion  have  been  changed.  This  nearly  complete  set  lacks  only  the 
very  rare  $5  and  $10  denominations  and  is  very  bright  and  colorful. 
(Total:  5  notes) 

8030  Series  472  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-821,  822,  823, 
824,  and  825.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU.  Incorporating  a 
larger  eagle  on  both  sides,  this  was  the  first  major  design  change  in 
MPC.  Issued  in  March,  1948  and  withdrawn  in  June,  1951.  Another 
nearly  complete  set  lacking  only  the  rare  $5  and  $10  denomina¬ 
tions.  (Total:  5  notes) 

8031  Series  481  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-831,  832,  833, 
834,  and  83J.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU.  This  series  marks 
a  departure  from  the  plainer,  earlier  issues  and  incorporates  a 
vignette  of  Mechanics  on  all  denominations.  Issued  in  June,  1951 
and  withdrawn  in  May,  1954-  This  set  also  lacks  the  $5  and  $10 
denominations  to  be  complete.  (Total:  5  notes) 

8032  Series  521  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-841,  842,  843, 
844,  and  845.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU.  This  series  marks 
the  beginning  of  the  colorful  and  very  decorative  designs.  These 
notes  all  have  blazing  colors  and  nearly  perfect  centering.  Issued  in 
May,  1954  and  withdrawn  in  May,  1958,  this  set  is  also  lacking  the 
$5  and  $10  denominations  to  be  complete.  (Total:  5  notes) 

8033  Series  541  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-851,  852,  853, 
854,  and  855.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU.  An  exceptional¬ 
ly  bright  and  well-centered  set  of  this  brightly  colored  issue.  Issued 
from  May,  1958  to  May,  1961,  this  set  also  lacks  the  $5  and  $10  to 
be  complete.  (Total:  5  notes) 


8035  Second  Series  541  Replacement  Note.  Schwan-854,  Choice  CU. 
Of  the  91  notes  reported,  30  are  described  as  CU,  with  most  of  the 
CU  survivors  coming  from  the  F10628XXX  serial  number  range. 
This  note  is  centered  a  bit  low,  but  is  otherwise  of  gem  quality. 


8036  Series  591  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-861,  862,  863, 
864,  and  865.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU.  Another  partial 
set  which  is  lacking  the  Rare  $5  and  $10.  Issued  from  May,  1961  to 
January,  1964,  these  notes  all  display  above  average  brightness  and 
centering  for  the  issue.  (Total:  5  notes) 

8037  Series  611  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-871,  872,  873, 
874,  and  875.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU.  Issued  from 
January,  1964  to  April,  1969,  these  beautiful  notes  are  as  bright  and 
crisp  as  they  day  they  were  printed.  The  care  with  which  this  collec¬ 
tion  of  MPC  was  put  together  is  very  evident  when  the  overall  qual¬ 
ity  is  considered.  (Total:  5  notes) 


8034  Series  541  Replacement  Note.  Schwan-851.  Gem  CU.  A  blazing 
example  of  this  scarce  replacement  note.  Of  the  47  notes  reported 
to  exist,  only  20  approach  the  condition  of  this  beauty.  Much  more 
research  needs  to  be  done  concerning  the  true  rarity  of  MPC 
replacement  notes. 


8038  Series  61 1  Replacement  Notes.  Schwan-871  and  872.  Choice  CU. 
A  pair  of  replacement  notes  from  this  popular  series.  Complete 
packs  of  both  of  these  notes  have  surfaced  making  these  some  of  the 
more  readily  available  MPC  replacements.  125  of  the  5-cent  notes 
have  been  reported  with  most  coming  from  the  H00232XXX  serial 
number  range,  and  144  of  the  10-cent  notes  have  been  reported 
with  nearly  all  coming  from  the  H00282XXX  range.  (Total:  2 
notes) 

8039  Series  641  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-881,  882,  883, 
884,  885,  886,  and  887.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU.  A 
complete  set  of  this  popular  series  with  all  notes  bright,  crisp,  and 
well  centered.  Issued  from  August,  1965  to  October,  1968  for  use  in 
Vietnam.  Scarce  and  seldom  offered  as  a  set.  (Total:  7  notes) 

8040  Series  651  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-895,  896  and 
897.  All  notes  grade  Gem  CU.  Issued  in  April,  1969,  this  series  was 
used  in  several  different  countries  before  being  retired  in  November 
of  1973.  Similar  in  appearance  to  the  641  series  with  a  change  in 
color  and  the  addition  of  the  vignette  of  the  Minuteman  on  the  left 
side  of  the  notes.  The  fractional  denominations  of  this  issue  are  all 
extremely  rare  and  at  one  time  it  was  even  thought  that  they  had 
never  been  issued.  At  any  rate,  few  survived  and  they  are  now  the 
most  sought  after  specimens  of  MPC.  (Total:  3  notes) 

8041  Series  661  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-901,  902,  905, 
904,  905,  906,  907,  and  908.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU.  A 
wonderful  set  of  this  Vietnam  era  MPC  which  was  issued  from 
October,  1968  to  August,  1969.  Every  note  in  this  complete  set  dis¬ 
plays  vivid,  bright  color  and  nearly  perfect  centering,  The  rare  $10 
and  $20  are  especially  nice.  Seldom  seen  as  a  full  set  in  such  a 
superlative  condition.  (Total:  8  notes) 


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s04-'  Series  P81  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-911,  912,  913, 
^14,  915,  9 Its,  917,  and  918.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU. 
Issued  from  August,  1969  to  October,  1970  tor  use  in  Vietnam.  One 
ot  the  most  popular  sets  of  MPC  due  to  the  liberal  use  of  beautiful 
vignettes.  The  designs  include  tanks,  planes,  soldiers,  submarines, 
and  astronauts.  Even  note  in  this  set  is  basically  as  issued  and  virtu¬ 
ally  unimprovable  (Total:  8  notes) 


8043  Series  681  Replacement  Note.  Schwan-914,  Gem  CU.  From  a 
small  hoard,  this  is  one  of  31  notes  reported.  All  but  a  few  come 
from  the  C003126XX  serial  number  range.  A  perfectly  centered, 
bright,  crisp  note. 

8044  Series  692  Military  Payment  Certificates.  Schwan-931,  932,  933, 
934,  935,  936,  937,  and  938.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU. 
The  last  of  the  Vietnam  era  sets,  this  series  was  issued  from  October, 
1970  to  March  of  1973,  although  the  fractional  denominations  were 
withdrawn  in  June  of  1971.  In  this  cataloger’s  opinion,  this  is  the 
most  spectacular  of  all  of  the  MPC  issues  with  the  outstanding 
vignettes  of  Indians,  bison,  eagles,  and  elk.  (Total:  8  notes) 

8045  Starter  Set  of  Military  Payment  Certificates.  An  even  dozen  MPC 
issues  as  follows:  Series  472  5-cent,  Schwan-821;  Series  481,  25-cent 
and  $1;  Schwan-833  and  835;  Series  591  25-cent,  Schwan-863; 
Series  611  50-cent,  Schwan-874;  Series  651  $1,  Schwan-895.  Also 
included  are  Schwan-931,  932,  933,  934,  935,  and  936  from  the 
Series  692.  All  notes  grade  Choice  to  Gem  CU.  A  perfect  group  for 
the  beginning  collector  of  MPC.  (Total:  12  notes) 

8046  An  interesting  assortment  of  Canadian  currency.  (2)  1923  $1 
Dominion  ot  Canada  Notes,  P-33c,  Fine  and  XF;  (3)  1923  $1 
Dominion  of  Canada  Notes,  P-33j,  one  is  Fine  and  two  are  CU;  a 
set  of  six  notes  of  the  “Devil’s  face”  variety,  1954  Bank  of  Canada, 
P-66a-71a,  all  Choice  CU,  including  a  $1,  $2,  $5,  $10,  $20  and  $50, 
each  carrying  the  serial  #0000048;  1954  $1  Bank  of  Canada,  P-66b, 
Fine;  1954  $2  Bank  of  Canada,  P-67Ab,  XF;  (12)  1967  $1  Bank  of 
Canada  Notes,  P-74a,  all  are  CU;  and  (3)  1967  $1  Bank  of  Canada 
Notes,  P-74K  XF  to  CU.  (Total:  28  notes) 

CERTIFIED  LARGE  LOTS 

8047  Nickels.  191 3-D  Type  One  MS  64  PCGS,  deep,  sunset  toning  on 
both  sides;  1930-S  MS  63,  medium  strike  with  pastel  overtones; 
1935-S  MS  63,  nearly  fully  struck  with  nice  luster  and  a  hint  of 
patina;  and  a  1938  PR  64,  splashes  of  violet  and  blue  toning  on  both 
sides  with  great  eye  appeal.  All  coins  are  PCGS  encapsulated. 
(Total:  4  coins) 

8048  Morgan  Dollars.  1878-S  MS  63  PCGS;  1880-S  MS  63  PCGS;  1881- 
S  MS  63  PCGS;  1883-CC  MS  63  PCGS;  (2)  1883-0  MS  63  PCGS; 
1884  MS  63  PCGS;  1885  MS  63  PCGS;  and  an  1886  MS  63 
PCGS,  all  white  and  lustrous.  (Total:  9  coins) 

8049  Morgan  Dollars:  1882-CC  MS  63,  brilliant;  1883-CC  MS  63,  lightly 
toned  on  the  reverse;  1884-0  MS  63,  mild  obverse  toning;  and  (3) 
1921-D  MS  63,  all  toned.  All  are  PCGS  encapsulated.  (Total:  6 
coins) 

■050  19  36  Bridgeport  MS  64  PCGS,  bright  and  untoned;  1936-D  Texas 

MS  64,  ditto;  1946-D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS  64,  lightly  toned 
with  deep  russet  in  some  of  the  recesses;  1946-S  Booker  T. 
W.ohingron  MS  65,  dark,  russet  toning  over  lustrous  surfaces;  and  a 
1952  W  ishington-Carver  MS  64,  pastel-lilac  toning  over  lustrous 
fields  All  coins  are  PCGS  encapsulated.  (Total:  5  coins) 

■fi  <1  1936  Cleveland  MS  63  NGC,  bright,  lustrous  and  virtually 

uritoned;  1935  Boone  MS  64,  hints  of  pastel  toning  over  lustrous 
siirtairs  wirh  a  small  crack  in  the  holder;  1923-S  Monroe  MS  63, 
”!  !  (  har<  i.al-russi't  toning;  and  a  1936  Robinson  MS  63,  light 
art  K  '  ha  >’  with  hints  of  golden  color  at  the  edges.  All  coins  are 
Nf  >C  encapsulated.  (Total:  4  coins) 


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8052  Early  Redhooks:  1947;  1948;  1949;  4th  edition;  and  5th  edition, 
these  issues  are  missing  from  many  collections  and  are  in  Very  Good 
to  Fine  condition.  An  elusive  opportunity  to  complete  your  collec¬ 
tion.  (Total:  5  books) 

ROLLS 

8053  (1)  roll  of  1949-S  cents  MS  63-64  Red;  (1)  roll  of  1951-S  nickels 
MS  63,  softly  struck;  (2)  rolls  ot  1952-D  nickels  MS  64-65;  and  (1) 
roll  cat  1949-S  dimes  XF-AU  Cleaned.  (Total:  5  rolls) 

8054  1938-D  Buffalo  nickels.  A  roll  of  light  golden  toned  MS  64-65 
pieces.  (Total:  40  coins) 

8055  A  pair  of  1880-P  dollar  rolls,  both  of  original,  uncirculated 'quality 
and  ranging  in  grade  from  MS  61  to  MS  64-  (Total:  2  rolls) 

8056  1890  Dollars.  A  BU  roll  of  MS  60-62  coins.  (Total:  20  coins) 

PROOF,  MINT,  AND  YEAR  SETS 

8057  Early  Proof  Sets:  one  each  1950,  1951,  and  1952  proof  set,  all  three 
sets  are  original  as  issued,  (the  cents  show  a  little  hazy  patina),  and 
are  housed  in  a  black  Capital  holder.  (Total:  3  sets) 

8058  Proof  Sets:  1951  PR  64-65,  some  toning,  especially  on  the  cent;  (2) 
1952  PR  64-65,  mostly  brilliant;  (2)  1953  PR  64-65,  one  set  is  in  a 
hard  plastic  holder  and  shows  just  a  hint  of  color  while  the  other  is 
housed  in  old  Stack’s  flips;  and  a  1954  PR  64-65,  some  peripheral 
color.  (Total:  6  sets) 

8059  Proof  Set  Grouping:  1953;  (3)  1956;  (4)  1957;  (3)  1958;  (4)  1959; 
(3)  1960  Large  Date;  (3)  1960  Small  Date;  (3)  1961;  (3)  1962;  (3) 
1963;  and  (5)  1964-  Many  are  still  in  their  envelopes  of  issue,  some 
are  in  Capital  holders.  (Total:  35  sets) 

8060  Proof  Sets  (in  original  packaging):  1953;  1954;  1958;  and  a  1962. 
Mint  Sets/Year  Sets  (non-original  packaging):  1952-PDS;  1954- 
PDS;  1955-PDS;  1956-PD;  1957-PD;  (2)  1958-PD;  1959-PD;  1960- 
PD;  1961 -PD;  1962-PD;  and  a  1963-PD.  The  1958  and  earlier  mint 
sets  contain  only  one  of  each  regular  issue  coin.  (Total:  16  sets) 

8061  Lot  of  (45)  1964  proof  sets,  all  are  in  their  original  envelopes  of 
issue.  (Total:  45  sets) 

8062  Modern  Day  Proof  Sets:  (2)  1968;  (2)  1969;  (2)  1970;  (2)  1971;  (2) 
1972;  (2)  1973;  (2)  1974;  (2)  1975;  (2)  1976  6-piece;  (2)  1977;  (2) 
1978; 1979; (2)  1980;  1981;  (2)  1982;  (2)  1983;  (3)  1984; (2)  1985; 
(2)  1986;  (4)  1987;  (2)  1988;  (2)  1989;  (3)  1990;  (3)  1991;  (4) 
1992  Silver;  (4)  1993;  (3)  1994;  and  a  1995.  (Total:  63  sets) 

8063  Proof  Sets:  1986  Prestige;  and  a  1993  Prestige.  Mint  Sets:  (2)  1965 
SMS;  (2)  1966  SMS;  (2)  1967;  (3)  1968;  (2)  1969;  (3)  1970;  (2) 
1971;  (2)  1972;  (3)  1973;  (2)  1974;  (3)  1975;  (2)  1976  (6-piece 
sets);  (2)  1976  (3-piece  silver  sets);  (2)  1977;  (2)  1978;  (2)  1979; 
(2)  1980;  (2)  1981;  (2)  1984;  (3)  1985;  (2)  1986;  (4)  1987;  (2) 
1988; (2)  1989; (2)  1990;  (3)  1991; (2)  1993;  1994;  1995; and  (5) 
1996.  Proof  Ike  Dollars:  (6)  1971-S;  (2)  1972-S;  (4)  1973-S;  and  a 
1974-S.  Other  items  include:  (2)  1986  Statue  of  Liberty  2-coin 
uncirculated  sets;  (2)  1986  Statue  of  Liberty  2-coin  proof  sets;  and 

(2)  1986  proof  silver  eagles.  (Total:  90  items) 

8064  Assorted  North-Americana:  (3)  1976  3-piece  proof  sets;  (3)  1992 
premier  silver  proof  sets;  1995  premier  silver  proof  set;  (4)  1982-D 
uncirculated  Washington  commemorative  half-dollars;  (4)  1982-S 
proof  Washington  commemorative  half-dollars;  (3)  1994-S  proof 
Capitol  silver  dollars;  Ike  dollars:  (2)  1971-S  proof;  (5)  1971-S  BU; 

(3)  1972-S  BU;  (6)  1973-S  BU;  (2)  1974-S  BU;  1986  proof  silver 
eagle;  (38)  assorted  government- issued  Bicentennial  medals  includ¬ 
ing  some  silver  issues;  1973  Canadian  proof  dollar  in  case  of  issue; 
and  a  1967  Canadian  7-piece  proof  set  including  the  one-hundred 
dollar  gold  coin  in  its  black  case  and  box  of  issue.  (Total:  77  items) 

8065  1947  double  mint  set,  the  first  year  of  mint-issued  sets  of  this  type. 
The  coins  all  grade  MS  60  to  MS  65  and  have  toned  in  light  speck 
led  hues  in  their  50  years  of  residence  in  the  government  cardboard. 


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MODERN  ISSUES 

8066  (3)  1986  One-Ounce  Proof  Gold  Eagles,  all  three  are  housed  in 
their  containers  and  boxes  of  issue,  and  are  in  pristine,  original  con¬ 
dition.  (Total:  3  coins) 

8067  1986  Gold  Eagle  Set:  4  pieces  housed  in  a  black  Capital  holder.  All 
four  pieces  are  Brilliant  Uncirculated.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8068  1986  Statue  of  Liberty  3-piece  set  containing  a  half-dollar,  one-dol- 
lar,  and  a  five-dollar  gold  coin,  all  are  PR  68;  1986  Statue  of  Liberty 
3-piece  set  containing  a  half-dollar,  one-dollar,  and  a  five-dollar 
gold  coin,  all  are  MS  68;  1987  Constitution  2-piece  set  containing  a 
silver  dollar  and  a  five-dollar  gold,  both  are  PR  68;  and  a  1987 
Constitution  2-piece  set  containing  a  silver  dollar  and  a  five-dollar 
gold,  both  are  MS  68.  All  sets  are  housed  in  their  original  blue  con¬ 
tainers  and  boxes.  (Total:  4  sets) 

8069  (2)  1987  Constitution  five-dollar  coins,  both  are  PR  68;  and  a  1987 
Constitution  two-piece  set  containing  a  silver  dollar  and  five-dollar 
gold  coin,  both  are  PR  68.  All  are  housed  in  their  containers  and 
boxes  of  issue.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8070  1987-W  Constitution  five-dollar  PR  68;  1988-W  Olympic  five-dol- 
lar  PR  68;  and  a  1991-W  Mt.  Rushmore  five-dollar  PR  68,  all  three 
coins  are  minus  their  original  packaging  hut  are  in  pristine,  original 
condition.  (Total:  3  coins) 

8071  (4)  1987  Constitution  five-dollar  gold  coins,  (2)  are  BU,  (2)  are 
proof.  No  boxes  are  included.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8072  1990  Gold  Eagle  set,  4  coins  including  one-ounce,  half-ounce,  quar¬ 
ter-ounce,  and  tenth-ounce  uncirculated  eagles.  Housed  in  a  black 
Capital  holder.  (Total:  4  coins) 

SETS  AND  PARTIAL  SETS 

8073  (4)  U.S.  Type  Sets  including:  type  cents:  1852  Fine  12  Spots;  1857 
flying  eagle  VF  35  Cleaned;  1899  MS  64  Red;  1909  VDB  Lincoln 
MS  63  Cleaned;  1963  MS  63;  type  nickels:  1854  Arrows  half-dime 
VC  10  Damaged  Obverse;.  1883  Shield  MS  63;  1883  No  Cents  XF 
40  Polished;  1938-D  Buffalo  MS  63;  1943-P  AU  58;  type  dimes: 
1890  Fine  12  Harshly  Cleaned;  1916  Barber  VF  30;  1945  MS  62; 
1967  MS  64;  and  type  quarters:  1835  VF  20  Rim  Nicks;  1853 
Arrows  and  Rays  AG  3;  1892  MS  60  Lightly  Cleaned;  1917  Type 
One  MS -63  Full  Head;  and  a  1963-D  MS  60.  All  four  sets  are 
housed  in  white  Capital  holders.  (Total:  19  coins) 

8074  Set  of  Indian  Cents,  1857-1909:  the  1857  through  1879  average  VC 
with  the  following  exceptions:  1862  MS  62,  1864-L  XF  45,  1870 
MS  63  Brown  PVC,  1873  MS  65  Red  and  Brown;  the  1880  through 
1909  average  AU  except  the  1899  MS  64  Red  and  Brown,  1900  MS 
65  Red  and  Brown,  1901  MS  65  Red,  1908  MS  65  Red  and  Brown, 

1908- S  MS  63  Red  and  Brown  PVC,  and  the  1909-S  MS  62  Red 
and  Brown  PVC.  Some  of  the  dates  in  the  1860s  and  1870s  are 
Good,  some  of  the  later  issues  appear  to  have  been  dipped  at  one 
time.  (Total:  58  coins) 

8075  Lincoln  Cent  Set  1909-1940-PDS:  missing  only  the  1922  Plain,  all 
coins  average  VC,  the  31-S  is  XF.  A  worthwhile,  well  balanced  set 
for  the  cent  collector.  (Total:  89  coins) 

8076  Cents,  Dimes,  Halves:  partial  set  of  Lincoln  cents  1909-1940  miss¬ 
ing  the  4  keys  and  the  1917-S,  1920-S,  1924-D,  1928-D,  1930-S, 
1932,  1933,  I934-D  and  1935-D,  all  are  average  circulated  with 
some  of  the  later  issues  being  AU-Unc;  Roosevelt  dime  set  1 946- 
1963,  all  are  Brilliant  Uncirculated;  and  Franklin  halves  1948-1963, 
most  are  Brilliant  Uncirculated  with  a  couple  of  AU  58s.  All  three 
sets  are  housed  in  Whitman  albums.  (Total:  157  coins) 

8077  Partial  Set  of  Lincoln  Cents  1909-1934:  missing  the  1909-S  VDB, 

1909- S,  1910-S,  1913-DS,  1914-0,  1915-S,  1922-D,  1922-Plain, 
1923-S,  1930-S,  1933-D,  and  1934-D.  The  1910  is  MS  65  Red, 
1927  is  MS  64  Red,  and  the  1931-S  is  MS  64  Red,  all  others  are 
average  circulated  to  uncirculated.  (Total:  59  coins) 

8078  Partial  Set  of  Liberty  Nickels:  (2)  1883  N/C,  one  is  AU  50,  the 
other  is  MS  63;  1883  W/C  MS  63;  1884  PR  63  Reverse  Planchet 
Flaw;  1886  MS  60  Cleaned;  1887  MS  64;  1888  MS  63;  1889  AU 
50-  1891  MS  63;  1892  AG  3;  1893  Fair  2;  1894  Good  4  Corroded; 
1895  MS  62;  1897  AU  55  Cleaned;  1898  MS  64;  1899  MS  63;  1900 
MS  63-  1901  MS  64;  1902  MS  64;  1903  MS  64;  1904  Good  4;  1905 
AU  55;  1906  MS  62;  1907  AU  58;  1908  MS  63;  1909  AU  58;  1910 
MS  60;'  1911  XF  45;  1912  AU  50;  1912-D  VF  20;  and  the  1912-S  is 
Good  4.  The  set  is  housed  in  a  Whitman  album.  (Total:  31  coins) 

8079  Roosevelt  Dime  and  Franklin  Half  Set.  The  Roosevelt  set  (1946- 
64)  is  Choice  BU,  and  the  halves  are  also  Choice  and  only  lack  the 
1952-D.  Housed  in  black  Capital  holders.  (Total:  2  sets) 


8080  Set  of  Washington  Quarters,  1932-64-  Generally  MS  63-64  quality 
throughout,  the  ‘32-D  is  MS  63  Cleaned.  Missing  are  the  1950-S 
and  1964,  but  three  extra  pieces  are  included:  (2)  1950-S/D,  one  of 
which  is  MS  64  and  the  other  MS  60  Cleaned,  and  a  1963  Double 
Motto.  Housed  in  a  Whitman  folder. 

8081  Set  of  Proof  Washington  Quarters  1950-1964,  a  set  of  15  coins 
highlighted  by  a  1952  Cameo  PR  66,  the  remainder  of  the  set  grades 
PR  64  to  PR  66.  All  are  fully  brilliant  or  nearly  so,  and  are  housed 
in  a  white  Capital  holder.  (Total:  15  coins) 

8082  A  mostly  complete  set  of  Barber  half  dollars,  all  AG  to  Fine  except 
for  an  XF  ‘95-0  with  rim  marks.  The  set  includes:  1892,  1892-0, 
1892-S,  1893,  1893-0,  1893-S,  1894,  1894-0,  1894-S,  1895,  1895- 
O,  1895-S,  1896,  1896-0,  1896-S,  1897,  1897-0,  1897-S,  1898, 
1898-0,  1898-S,  1899,  1899-0,  1899-S,  1900,  1900-0,  1900-S, 
1901,  1901-0,  1901-S,  1902,  1902-0,  1903,  1903-S,  1904,  1904-0, 
1904-S,  1905-0,  1905-S,  1906,  1906-D,  1906-0,  1906-S,  1907, 
1907-D,  1907-0,  1907-S,  1908-D,  1908-S,  1909-0,  1909-S,  1910, 

1910-S,  1911,  1911-D,  1911-S,  1912,  1912-D,  1913,  1913-D,  1913- 
S,  1914,  1914-S,  1915,  1915-D,  and  1915-S.  (Total:  66  coins) 

8083  Twentieth  Century  Halves:  1907  Good  4;  1907-D  AG  3;  1907-0 
Good  4;  1908  Good  6;  1908-D  Good  4;  1908-0  VC  8;  1912  Good 
4;  1912-D  Good  4;  1913-D  Good  6;  1914-S  VC  8;  1915-D  Fine  15; 
1915-S  Good  4;  “short  set”  of  Walking  Liberty  halves  1941-1947 
PDS,  the  1942-D  is  MS  65,  1945-D  MS  65,  1945-S  MS  64,  1947 
MS  65,  1942-S  AU  Polished,  1945  VF  Polished,  all  the  others  are 
average  circulated  to  MS  60;  and  a  set  of  Franklin  halves  1948- 
1963,  all  are  average  circulated  to  Brilliant  Uncirculated.  All  three 
sets  are  housed  in  blue  Whitman  albums.  (Total:  64  coins) 

8084  Partial  Set  of  Late  Date  Walkers.  Housed  in  a  black  Capital  plastic 
holder,  and  generally  MS  64  in  quality.  The  ‘41-S  is  an  especially 
noteworthy  piece,  and  the  1938-D  is  MS  60.  A  set  from  1936 
through  1947,  missing  only  the  ‘36-D  and  S,  the  ‘38,  and  ‘44-S. 
(Total:  29  coins) 

8085  A  partial  set  of  Morgan  dollars  in  three  Whitman  albums  that 
includes  pieces  grading  AG  3  to  MS  64,  with  the  higher  grade 
examples  invariably  common  dates.  Included  are:  1878  8TF,  1878 
7TF,  1879,  1879-0,  1879-S,  1880,  1880-0,  1880-S  (prooflike), 
1881,  1881-0,  1881-S,  1882,  1882-CC  (the  AG),  1882-0,  1882  S 
1883-CC,  1883-0,  1883-S,  1884,  1884-CC,  1884-0,  1884-S,  1885, 
1885-0,  1885-S,  1886,  1886-0  (AU  58),  1887,  1887-0,  1887-S, 
1888,  1888-0,  1889,  1889-0,  1889-S,  1890,  1890-CC,  1890-0, 

1890- S,  1891,  1891-0,  1891-S,  1892,  1892-0,  1893,  1893-0,  1894- 
O,  1896,  1896-0,  1897,  1897-S,  1898,  1898-0,  1898-S,  1899,  1899- 
O,  1899-S,  1900,  1900-0,  1901-0,  1902,  1902-0,  1903,  1904, 
1904-S,  1921,  1921-D,  and  1921-S.  (Total:  68  coins) 

8086  A  partial  set  of  Morgan  dollars  in  three  Whitman  albums,  grading 
AC  3  to  MS  63,  with  the  mint  state  coins  almost  exclusively  con¬ 
sisting  of  common  issues.  Here’s  the  inventory:  1878  7TF,  1878-S, 
1879,  1879-S,  1880,  1880-0,  1880-S,  1881,  1881-CC  (a  scarce 
Fine),  1881-S,  1882,  1882-CC,  1882-0,  1882-S,  1883,  1883-CC, 
1883-0,  1883-S,  1885-0,  1886,  1886-S,  1887,  1887-0,  1888,  1888- 
O,  1888-S,  1889,  1889-0,  1889-S,  1890,  1890-0,  1890-S,  1891, 

1891- CC,  1891-0,  1891-S,  1892,  1892-CC,  1892-0,  1893-CC, 
1894-S,  1895-0,  1895-S,  1896-0,  1896-S,  1897,  1897-S,  1898, 
1898-0,  1898-S,  1899  (MS  62),  1899-0,  1899-S,  1900,  1900-0, 
1900-S,  1901,  1901-0,  1901-S  (the  AG),  1902,  1902-0,  1904, 
1904-S,  1921,  1921-D,  and  1921-S.  (Total:  66  coins) 

8087  Peace  Dollar  Set.  A  complete  set  of  Peace  dollars  that  is  consistent 
in  quality,  being  MS  63  throughout  except  for  the  ‘  34-S  which  is  a 
lustrous  AU  55.  Housed  in  a  black  Capital  plastic  holder.  (Total:  24 
coins) 

8088  U.S.  Gold  Type  Set:  1851  dollar  XF  40;  1854  dollar  Type  Two  VF 
35;  1856  dollar  AU  58;  1926  Sesquicentennial  quarter  eagle  AU  55 
Cleaned;  1905  quarter  eagle  MS  62;  1912  quarter  eagle  AU  55; 
1878  three-dollar  AU  53;  1906-S  five-dollar  MS  62;  1907-D  five- 
dollar  AU  50  Cleaned;  1910  five-dollar  XF  40;  1881  ten-dollar  VF 
30  Polished;  1912  ten-dollar  XF  45;  1881-S  twenty-dollar  VF  20; 
and  a  1923-D  twenty-dollar  MS  63.  All  are  housed  in  a  blue 
Whitman  album.  (Total:  14  coins) 


Session  Five  •  Saturday,  September  1  3,  1997  •  9:00  a.m. 


BINDER  LOTS— COPPER 

8089  1760  \  ivy  Populi  halfpenny  GihkI  6;  1760  Voce  Populi  halfpenny 
VC.  8  Light  Porosity;  1760  Voce  Populi  halfpenny  Fine  15  Dark, 
square  head;  and  a  1760  Voce  Populi  halfpenny  VF  30  Corroded,  P 
hetore  tace.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8090  IVaped  Bust  halt  cents  as  follows:  1803  Fair  2  Damaged,  B-4,  C-2, 
heavy  rim  marks;  1804  VC  7,  B-l,  C- 1 ,  Die  State  11,  early,  nice 
color  and  surfaces;  1804  Fine  15  Graffiti,  B-6,  C-6,  later  die  state 
with  advanced  rim  Freaks  on  the  reverse;  1804  VF  25,  B- 11,  C-12, 
light  brown;  1805  Fine  12  Cleaned,  B-l,  C-l,  rim  crumbling  on 
lower  reverse;  1805  Good  5,  B-4,  C-4,  dark  and  porous;  1806  Good 
4  Porous,  B-l,  C-2,  ugly  to  wretched;  1808/7  Good  6,  B-2,  C-2, 
lightly  porous,  scratched  on  the  reverse  above  the  wreath,  and  late 
die  state,  Breen-lV  with  the  rim  break  over  TY;  and  an  1808  VF  25, 
B-3,  C-3,  small  crater  in  the  right  obverse  field.  (Total:  9  coins) 

8091  Half  Cents.  1803  VG  8  Porous,  C-l;  1804  Good  4  Marks,  Crosslet 
4,  Stemless,  C-10;  1804  VG  8  Porous,  Plain  4,  Stemless,  C-13;  1806 
AG  3  Porous,  C-l;  1808  Good  6  Cleaned  and  Bent,  C-3;  1809  VG 
8  Marks,  C-2;  1809  Fine  12  Obverse  Scratches,  C-3;  and  an  1810 
VG  8  Cleaned  and  Retoned,  C-l.  Also  (8)  two-cent  pieces,  one 
dated  1870  and  the  balance  1864  and  1865,  AG  to  XF,  many  with 
problems.  (Total:  16  coins) 

8092  Halt  cents:  (3)  1804;  1832;  and  an  1856,  all  coins  average  VF/XF. 
(Total:  5  coins) 

8093  Half  Cents.  1806  Fine  12  Porous,  Small  6,  Stemless,  C-l;  1808 
Good  6  Marks  and  Corrosion,  C-3;  1809  Fine  12,  C-2;  1809  Fine  12 
Lightly  Cleaned,  C-3;  1810  Good  6  Obverse  Scratch,  C-l;  (3)  1825 
VG  8  to  VF  20,  C-2;  1826  Fair  2  Porous;  1826  Good  6,  C-l;  1828 
13  Stars  Good  6,  C-l;  (3)  1828  13  Stars  VG  8  to  Fine  12,  C-3;  (2) 
1829  Good  6  and  VG  8,  C-l;  and  an  1835  Fine  12  Attempted 
Puncture,  C-l.  (Total:  17  coins) 

8094  A  lot  of  Classic  Head  half  cents  as  follows:  1809  Good  6  Cleaned, 
B-3,  C-2,  needs  retoning;  1809  Fine  15  Cleaned,  B-6,  C-6,  way  too 
bright  for  its  age;  1811  VG  8  Holed  and  Plugged;  B-l,  C-l,  cleaned, 
but  not  obnoxiously  so;  1811  AG  3,  B-2,  C-2,  corroded  and  nearly 
horrible;  1825  VG  10,  B-l,  C-l,  decent  color  and  surfaces;  1828  XF 
40,  B-l,  C-l,  cleaned  and  retoned;  1829  XF  45,  B-l,  C-l,  light  tan 
with  some  darker  areas;  1832  VF  30,  B-l,  C-l,  problem-free  medi¬ 
um-brown;  1832  VF  20,  B-2,  C-2,  surface  verdigris;  1832  VF  20  B-3, 
C-3,  verdigris  in  the  devices;  and  an  1834  XF  40,  B-l,  C-l,  choice 
for  the  grade,  excellent  color  and  surfaces.  (Total:  1 1  coins) 

8095  Half  Cents.  1809  XF  45;  1825  AU  50  Cleaned;  1828  13  Stars  AU 
50  Whirred;  1850  AU  58  Corroded;  and  an  1855  AU  50  Burnished. 
(Total:  5  coins) 

8096  Half  Cents.  1826  AU  55;  1828  12  Stars  AU  55;  1834  AU  50;  and 
an  1851  AU  58.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8097  Half  Cents.  1833  AU  55  PVC;  1851  AU  58;  1854  AU  55;  and  an 
1855  MS  60  Brown  PVC.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8098  Coronet  half  cents  as  follows:  1850  VF  35,  B-l,  C-l,  with  a 
planchet  defect  on  the  rim  at  K-ll  1/2,  somewhat  baggy;  1853  XF 
45  Cleaned,  B-l,  C-l,  well  struck,  but  too  bright;  1854  XF  45,  B-l, 
C-l,  with  original  mint  color;  and  an  1856  AU  50,  B-l,  C-l,  excel¬ 
lent  surfaces  and  color.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8099  1794  AG-3,  S-44,  smooth  wear  and  a  few  rim  marks;  1794  Good  4, 
S-54,  R.3,  tan  with  lighter  devices,  some  handling  marks;  1794  VG- 
8,  S-65,  R.l,  medium-hrown  with  several  minor  tick  marks  on  both 
sides;  1794  AG  3,  S-70,  R.2,  choice  surfaces  for  the  grade,  the 
obverse  is  full  and  complete,  the  reverse  worn  smooth  on  part;  1794 
Good  5,  S-71,  R.2,  average  surfaces  for  the  grade,  more  worn  on  the 
reverse;  and  a  1796  AG  3,  S-81,  R.3,  choice  surfaces,  but  part  of  the 
upper  reverse  is  worn  away;  and  a  1793  Chain  AMERI.  Recently 
made  Gallery  Mint  Copy.  S-l  New.  (Total:  7  coins) 

MlCO  1795  Fair  2  Reverse  Corrosion,  S-78,  strong  date  and  Liberty;  1796 
Liberty  ( lap  Fair  2,  sharper  obverse;  1  796  Liberty  Cap  Good  4  Light 
P<>r 'MO  ,  1796  Draped  Bust  Fair  2  Cleaned;  1797  Good  4  Obverse 
Scratches,  gripped  edge,  ‘96  reverse;  1797  Fair  2;  1798  VG  8  Porous, 
2nd  hair  style;  and  a  1798  Fine  12  Porous,  2nd  hair  style.  (Total:  8 
coins) 

-tlOl  1797  AG  3,  S- 141,  R-4,  scraped  and  dark;  1798  AG  3  Porous,  S- 
14*  R.2,  reverse  damage;  1798  Gtxxl  6,  S- 1 54,  R  4,  obverse  scrape 
iii  I  pm  -  r  itches,  dark-brown;  1798  Good  4  Porous,  S- 161,  R.2, 
m  .tried  roughness,  1798  Good  5  Pmscratches,  S-168,  R.3,  pin- 
.  rari  hes  ind  porous;  1798  Good  6,  S-l  74,  R.2,  cleaned  and 
retone  I  1798  V(  i  7  ( lorroded,  S-184,  R.2,  pretty  rough  overall;  and 
i  I7!m  VG  8,  S-  |85,  R.2,  cleaned  ansi  still  retoning.  (Total:  8 


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8102  1798  (oxer  7?)  Good  4  Heavy  Corrosion;  (5)  1802  Fair  2  to  GikkI  4, 
most  showing  porosity;  (6)  1 803  AG  3  to  Good  4,  several  scratched, 
cleaned,  or  corroded;  1805  Good  6  Corroded,  S-267;  ( 3)  1806  AG  3 
to  Good  4,  one  pitted  and  another  dark  and  corroded;  (2)  1807 
Good  6,  one  with  a  spot  of  obverse  discoloration;  and  an  1807/6 
Large  7  Good  4  Marks.  (Total:  19  coins) 

8103  1798  Good  6,  1st  style  hair,  S- 1 85;  1798  Fine  12  Pitted,  1st  style 
hair;  1798  Fair  2;  1800/1798  VG  8  Porous,  S-196;  (4)  1800  AG  3  to 
Good  4,  three  with  porosity;  and  (7)  1801  Fair  2  to  Good  4,  mostly 
porous.  (Total:  15  coins) 

8104  Draped  Bust  large  cents,  as  follows:  1800/1798  Good  6  Porous, 
Scratched,  S-l 90;  1800/79  VG  7,  S-l 93,  some  pitting;  1800  AG  3 
Pitted,  S-204;  1800  VG  7,  S-206  lightly  porous;  1801  AG  3 
Cleaned,  S-213;  1801  VG  7  Porous,  S-216;  1801  VG  8,  S-219,  nice 
for  the  grade;  1801  VG  10,  S-221,  one  field  mark  below  the  obverse 
ribbon,  rim  break  over  TA  of  STATES;  1801  Fine  12,  S-221,  dark; 
and  an  1801  Good  4  Cleaned,  S-223,  rim  break  over  RT  of  LIBER¬ 
TY.  (Total:  10  coins) 

8105  Draped  Bust  large  cents  of  1802  as  follows:  Good  6,  S-225,  rim 
break  below  date,  average  color,  but  a  few  too  many  marks  on  the 
obverse;  VG  10,  S-227,  nice  surfaces  and  color;  Fine  15,  S-228, 
dark;  VF  20,  S-230,  dark,  middle  die  state;  VG  10,  S-233,  medium 
brown  but  many  small  circulation  marks;  VG  7,  S-240,  porous,  but 
late  obverse  die  state;  and  a  Fine  12,  S-242,  dark,  two  scrapes  on  the 
obverse.  (Total:  7  coins) 

8106  Draped  Bust  large  cents  of  1803,  as  follows:  VG  7,  S-243,  dark  and 
lightly  porous;  Fine  12,  S-244,  dark-brown  with  some  edge  dents; 
VG  8,  S-247,  moderate  porosity;  Good  6,  S-248,  rims  dented  and 
gouged  on  the  obverse;  Fine  15,  S-251,  sharpness  of  a  higher  grade, 
but  cleaned,  a  bit  porous,  and  retoned,  very  late  reverse  die  state; 
Fine  12,  S-252,  sharpness  of  a  higher  grade,  but  porous;  Fine  15,  S- 
254,  nice  color  but  marks  on  Liberty’s  upper  curls  and  pinscratched; 
and  a  VG  10,  S-255,  late  die  state  with  rim  break  over  STA,  but 
scratched  on  both  sides  and  abraded.  Some  scarce  varieties  and 
interesting  die  states  included,  making  this  a  lot  for  the  advanced 
collector.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8107  A  group  of  (20)  large  cents  representing  a  good  selection  of  dates 
from  1803  through  1856,  Good-Fine,  with  a  common  Hard  Times 
token  included.  A  couple  of  pieces  show  evidence  of  cleaning. 
(Total:  20  coins) 

8108  Draped  Bust  large  cents  as  follows:  1803  Fine  12,  S-256,  medium 
brown,  a  few  minor  rim  marks  on  the  reverse;  1803  VG  10,  S-257, 
porous  and  dark;  1803  VG  8,  S-260,  dark  but  nice;  1803  Good  5,  S- 
263,  porous  throughout;  1805  VG  8,  S-267,  porous  and  mottled; 
1805  VG  10,  S-268,  pretty  and  nice;  1805  Good  5,  S-269,  mauled 
by  some  deranged  human  on  the  reverse;  1807  VG  7,  S-275,  better 
than  average;  and  a  1807  VG  10,  S-276,  very  choice  tan  with  clean 
surfaces.  (Total:  9  coins) 

8109  1808  AG  3  Corroded;  1808  Good  4  Porous,  S-279;  1808  Good  4 
Corroded  and  Cleaned,  S-279;  1809  AG  3  Marks  and  Porosity,  S- 
280;  1810/09  AG  3  Corroded;  181 1  AG  3,  S-287;  (4)  1812  AG  3  to 
Good,  three  damaged  or  porous;  1813  AG  3,  S-292;  1813  Good  4, 
S-293;  1813  VG  8  Reverse  Dig,  S-292;  (4)  1814  Plain  4  AG  3  to 
Good  4,  three  corroded,  harshly  cleaned,  or  damaged  and  a  fourth 
that  appears  drastically  double  struck;  and  an  1814  Crosslet  4  Good 
4  Reverse  Dig.  (Total:  18  coins) 

8110  Group  of  Classic  Head  large  cents,  as  follows:  1808  Fine  15,  S-277, 
pinscratches  on  the  obverse,  cleaned  and  nicely  retoned;  1808  AG 
3,  S-279,  rough,  and  a  ruff  one  it  is;  1810/9  VF  20,  S-281,  dark- 
brown  and  nice;  1810  AG  3,  S-282,  another  real  junk  yard  dog; 
1810  Fine  15,  S-284,  green  and  rough;  1810  AG  3,  S-285,  worn  but 
not  ugly;  1812  VF  25,  S-290,  lightly  porous  and  dark;  1813  VG  7, 
uniform  light  porosity  and  dark,  typical  of  the  date;  and  an  1814 
VG  10,  S-295,  dark-brown  and  minutely  rough,  but  nicer  than  most 
in  this  group.  (Total:  9  coins) 

8111  (4)  1816  AG  3  to  Good  4,  two  porous  or  corroded;  1816  VF  20 
Pitted;  (5)  1817  13  Stars  AG  3  to  VG  8,  three  corroded  or  dam¬ 
aged;  1817  15  Stars  Good  4;  (5)  1818  AG  3  to  Good  4,  all  damaged 
or  corroded,  one  plated  silver;  and  (2)  1819  AG  3  and  Good  4- 
(Total:  18  coins) 

8112  A  group  of  Middle  Date  large  cents,  as  follows:  1816  VG  8,  N  1, 
medium-brown  with  more  than  usual  handling  marks;  1816  Good  6, 
N-4  dark  and  porous;  1816  VF  35,  N-5  very  choice  for  the  grade; 
1816  VF  20,  N-7,  cleaned  and  retoned;  1816  Fine  12,  N-9,  dark  and 
porous;  1817  VG  8,  N-l,  too  many  marks  on  the  obverse;  1817  \  F 
25,  N-2,  dark  and  slightly  rough;  1817  VF  25,  N-4.  olive  steel  in 
color,  die  crack  through  the  date;  181  VF  35,  N  .  1/2,  i  big  'ole  spot 
before  Liberty's  nose;  1817  EF  45,  N-9,  light  tan,  but  mam  spits  on 
both  sides;  and  an  1817  VF  35,  N  10,  dark  brown,  but  burnished  on 
the  lower  obverse  which  has  disturbed  the  toning.  1  Total  1 1  coins) 

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8113  Middle  Date  large  cents  as  follows:  1817  XF  40,  N-ll,  outstanding 
coin  for  the  grade,  and  worth  a  substantial  premium;  1817  XF  45, 
N-13  1/2,  dark-brown  with  some  trivial  surface  ticks;  1817  VF  30, 
N-15,  cleaned  and  nicely  retoned,  choice;  1818  VG  8,  N-2,  some 
corrosion;  1818  VF  25  Cleaned,  N-3,  needs  retoning;  1818  VF  35, 
N-5,  pleasing  mottled  brown  and  tan  colors;  1818  VF  35,  N-7, 
choice  for  the  grade  in  every  way;  1818  VF  25,  N-8,  dark-brown 
with  rim  crumbling;  1819  Fine  15,  N-4,  average;  1819  VF  20,  N-7, 
dark;  and  an  1819  VF  30,  N-10,  glossy  and  choice.  There  are  some 
really  outstanding  coins  in  this  lot,  don’t  miss  it.  (Total:  11  coins) 

8114  (2)  1820  Large  Date  AG  3  and  Good  4;  (3)  1820  Small  Date  AG  3 
to  Good  4,  two  cleaned  in  the  distant  past;  1821  Good  4  Marks; 
1823  Good  6  Pitted;  (3)  1824  AG  3  to  VG  8,  the  highest  graded 
piece  corroded;  (3)  1825  AG  3  to  Good  6;  (2)  1826  Good  4 
Corroded  and  Bent  and  Good  6;  (2)  1827  Good  6;  (2)  1828  Large 
Date  Good  4  Corroded  and  VG  8;  1829  Good  4;  (2)  1830  Good  4 
Cleaned  and  Retoned  and  VG  8;  and  an  1847  AG  3  Corroded. 
(Total:  23  coins) 

8115  Middle  date  large  cents:  1820/19  VF  35,  N-l,  light  brown  and  pleas¬ 
ing;  1820/19  VG  10,  N-3,  Corroded;  1820  AG  3,  N-5,  mostly  wear; 
1820  VF  25,  N-6,  lightly  porous  and  dark;  1820  XF  40,  N-10  tan 
and  choice;  1820  XF  45,  N-ll,  glossy  and  dark  with  faint  porosity; 
1820  VF  25,  N-l 2  dark  and  lightly  porous;  1820  Fine  12,  N-15, 
light  pinscratches  and  minor  marks;  1822  VG  8,  N-l,  probably 
recolored,  but  nicely  done;  1822  VF  35,  N-2,  dark  brown  and  nice; 
1822  XF  40,  N-3,  mottled  light  to  medium  brown  and  very  smooth; 
1822  XF  40,  N-5,  dark  and  lightly  porous;  1822  XF  45,  N-6,  tan  and 
glossy;  1822  Good  6,  Porous,  N-9,  not  very  nice;  1822  VG  7, 
Cleaned  and  Porous,  N-ll,  this  one  needs  help;  and  an  1822  Fine 
15,  N-l 2,  surface  problems.  (Total:  16  coins) 

8116  Middle  date  large  cents  as  follows:  1823/2  Fine  15,  N-l,  porous  and 
burnished,  sharpness  of  a  higher  grade;  1824  Fine  12,  N-3,  nice  sur¬ 
faces  and  cqlor;  1824/2  VG  8,  N-5,  edge  mark;  1825  VF  20  Porous 
and  Cleaned,  N-2;  1825  VF  25,  N-3,  surface  roughness  and  prob¬ 
lems  with  the  color;  1825  VG  10,  N-3,  surface  roughness;  1825  Fine 
15,  N-4,  medium  brown;  1825  Good  4,  N-6,  scraped  and  damaged; 
1825  Good  6,  N-7,  dark  fields,  lighter  devices;  1825  VF  30,  N-8, 
nice  color  and  surfaces;  1825  VF  30,  N-9,  medium  brown  and 
choice  except  for  two  reverse  spots;  and  an  1825  VG  8,  N-10,  dark 
and  a  bit  rough.  (Total:  12  coins) 

81 17  Group  of  middle  date  large  cents  as  follows:  1826  VF  25,  N-3,  light 
corrosion;  1826  VF  25,  N-7,  light  brown;  1826/5  Fine  15  Rough,  N- 
8,  dark;  1827  Fair  2  Damaged,  N-2,  heavy  rim  marks;  1827  VF  30, 
N-3,  choice;  1827  VF  25  Recolored,  N-4,  but  still  acceptable;  1827 
VF  30  Porous  and  Recolored,  N-8,  sharpness  of  a  higher  grade;  and 
an  1827  VF  30,  N-9,  choice  and  medium  brown.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8118  Group  of  Middle  Date  large  cents  as  follows:  1829  Good  6,  N-l, 
average;  1829  VG  7,  N-6,  dark  and  banged  up  a  bit;  1829  VG  7 
Porous,  N-7,  dark  and  rough;  1829  VG  8,  N-7,  pleasant  and  smooth; 
1829  VG  7,  N-8,  problem-free  wear;  1830  Small  Letters,  VG  10,  N- 
6,  nice  surfaces;  1831  Good  4  Corroded,  N-5,  not  a  pretty  sight; 
1831  VF  30  Cleaned,  N-6,  nice  in  appearance  and  retoning;  1831 
Fine  12,  N-ll,  nice  surfaces  and  with  a  rim  cud  over  TES  of 
STATES;  1831  VG  8  Damaged,  N-14,  gouges  on  Liberty,  the  field, 
and  reverse  rim;  1832  VF  20,  N-3,  fairly  nice  for  the  grade;  1834  VF 
30,  N-4,  several  shallow  scrapes  on  both  sides,  but  nice  color;  1835 
Good  6,  N-4,  average  for  the  grade;  1835  VG  8,  N-5  1/2,  double 
profile  on  Liberty,  nice  surfaces  and  color;  1835  VF  35,  N-8,  mint 
state  sharpness,  but  nicked;  1835  VG  10  Porous,  N-9,  rough  sur¬ 
faces;  1835  VG  10,  N-13,  dark  green  patina  with  verdigris;  and  an 

1835  VF  35,  N-15,  nice  for  the  grade,  several  excellent  coins 
included  in  this  lot,  as  well  as  a  few  dogs.  (Total:  18  coins) 

8119  Lot  of  Middle  Date  large  cents  as  follows:  1836  VF  35,  N-l,  late  die 
state,  but  a  few  stray  marks;  1836  VF  30,  N-4,  choice  to  average; 

1836  VG  10  Porous,  N-5,  medium  brown;  1837  VF  20,  N-2,  dark, 
fairly  late  die  state  on  the  obverse;  1837  VF  30,  N-16,  light  brown 
and  choice  for  the  grade;  1838  VF  30,  N-l 2,  above  average,  but 
weakly  struck;  1839  XF  40,  N-2,  nice;  1839  XF  40,  N-7,  dark  with 
some  minor  field  porosity  on  the  obverse;  1839  VG  8,  N-8,  cleaned; 
1839  VF  25,  N-10,  with  obverse  planchet  defects  near  the  lower 
right  rim;  and  an  1839  VF  25,  N-l  1,  a  pretty  one.  (Total:  1 1  coins) 

8120  1839  XF  45  Questionable  Color,  beaded  cords;  1850  XF  40,  N-l; 
1851  XF  40,  glossy  with  reddish  undertones;  and  an  1855  XF  40, 
slanting  5s.  (Total:  4  coins) 


8121  Lot  of  Late  Date  large  cents  as  follows:  1840,  VG  8,  N-l,  average  for 
the  grade;  1840  VF  25,  N-3,  light  brown;  1840  VF  30,  N-4,  nice 
color  and  surfaces;  1840  VF  25,  N-6,  choice;  1840  VF  35,  N-7, 
glossy  and  choice  for  the  grade;  1840  XF  45,  N-8  light  tan  and 
pleasing;  1840  VF  30,  N-9,  dark,  broken  obverse  die,  one  rim  mark 
reverse;  1840  XF  45,  N-10,  excellent  quality;  1841  VF  30,  N-3,  dark 
brown,  with  die  cracks  on  both  sides;  1841,  VF  20,  N-4,  above  aver¬ 
age  color  and  surfaces;  1841  VF  35,  N-6,  many  small  handling 
marks;  and  an  1841  VF  35,  N-7,  cleaned  and  nicely  retoned.  (Total: 
12  coins) 

8122  Group  of  Late  Date  large  cents  as  follows:  1842  XF  45,  N-l,  light 
tan  and  nice;  1842  XF  40,  N-4,  medium  brown;  1842  VF  25,  N-5, 
glossy-brown;  1842  VF  35,  N-9,  excellent  color  and  choice;  1843 
XF  45,  N-2,  with  some  blunt  striking  on  the  top  and  bottom  of 
Liberty  and  the  wreath,  nice  color;  1843  VF  35,  N-3,  average  sur¬ 
faces  and  nice  color;  1843  VF  30,  N-8,  well  struck  and  glossy;  1843 
XF  45,  N-9,  smooth,  brown,  and  lustrous;  1843  VF  35,  N-ll,  light 
brown  and  choice  for  the  grade;  and  an  1843  Fine  15,  N-16,  dark. 
(Total:  10  coins) 

8123  Late  date  large  cents  as  follows:  1844  VF  30,  N-l  a  dark  delight; 

1844  VF  25,  N-5,  medium  brown  and  average  or  a  bit  better;  1845 
XF  40,  N-l,  nice  color  and  one  tiny  rim  mark;  1845  XF  40,  N-2, 
excellent;  1845  VF  30,  N-3,  nice  save  for  a  plotch  on  the  first  star; 

1845  AU  50,  N-4,  light  brown,  choice  and  glossy;  1845  XF  40,  N-6, 
dark  brown  and  sharply  struck;  1845  XF  40,  N-9,  well  struck,  medi¬ 
um  brown  and  average  surfaces;  1845  VF  20,  N-12,  medium  brown 
but  a  bit  chewy;  1845  VF  35,  N-13,  nice  color,  but  scraped  on  the 
face  of  Liberty  and  field  nearby;  and  an  1845  VF  25,  N-15,  dark  and 
average  for  the  grade.  (Total:  11  coins) 

8124  A  group  of  1846-47  Late  Date  large  cents  as  follows:  1846  VG-10, 
N-l,  rough  and  scraped  on  the  reverse;  1846  Good  5,  N-5,  cleaned 
and  retoned;  1846  Fine  15  Burnished,  N-8,  melted  chocolate  in 
appearance;  1846  XF  45,  N-9,  very  choice;  1846  XF  40,  N-ll,  nice 
obverse,  strange  mottled  pumpkin  toning  on  the  reverse;  1846  VF 

25,  N-13,  some  rim  marks,  but  nice  color;  1846  VF  25  Cleaned,  N- 
14,  nice  coin,  but  weird  colors;  1846  Fine  15,  N-15,  choice;  1846 
Fine  12,  N-16,  average  with  medium  brown;  1847  VG  10,  N-3, 
verdigris  in  the  devices;  1847  VF  25,  N-4,  obverse  scratches;  1847 
VF  25,  N-5,  mottled  patina  and  dark;  1847  VF  20,  N-6,  with  a  small 
planchet  clip  at  1  o’clock  on  the  obverse,  nice  light  brown;  1847 
VG  10,  N-7,  average;  and  an  1847  Fine  15,  N-10,  light  brown. 
(Total:  15  coins) 

8125  A  small  group  of  1847  large  cents  as  follows:  XF  40,  N-14,  medium 
brown  but  nicked  on  the  reverse;  VF  30  Cleaned,  N-22,  too  bright 
and  needs  retoning;  VF  20,  N-23,  better  than  average;  Fine  15 
Cleaned,  N-26,  banged  up  on  Liberty  and  elsewhere;  VF  20,  N-29, 
brown  and  scratched,  with  verdigris  on  the  reverse;  VG  10,  N-31, 
scratched;  XF  40,  N-32,  a  few  trivial  spots,  otherwise  nice;  and  an 
AG  3,  N-36,  bad  scratches.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8126  A  group  of  1848  large  cents  as  follows:  Fine  15,  N-4,  sharpness  high¬ 
er,  but  marked  up;  VF  20,  N-5,  average;  Good  4,  N-7,  cleaned;  VF 
35,  N-13,  choice  save  for  some  spots  on  the  reverse;  Fine  12,  N-15, 
dark,  with  some  verdigris;  XF  45,  N-l 7,  light  tan  and  choice;  XF  40, 
N-20,  excellent  color  and  nice  surfaces;  VF  25,  N-21,  dark  brown 
and  average;  XF  40,  N-22,  nice  color  and  surfaces,  one  spot  covering 
the  first  star;  VF  20,  N-24,  dark  and  glossy,  a  late  die  state;  VF  30, 
N-25,  brown  with  some  surface  problems  starting  to  form;  VF  25,  N- 

26,  problem-free;  XF  40,  N-28,  one  rim  dig  on  each  side,  nice  tan 
color;  VF  20,  N-37,  tan,  scratches  at  the  center  of  the  reverse;  VG  8 
Damaged,  N-39,  scratches  on  both  sides;  VF  35,  N-40,  a  few  marks, 
decent  color;  and  a  Good  5,  N-44,  medium  brown  with  edge  dents. 
(Total:  17  coins) 

8127  A  group  of  1849  and  1850  large  cents  as  follows:  1849  VF  35,  N-4, 
light  brown;  Fine  15,  N-5,  average;  VF  35,  N-8,  two  minor  rough 
areas;  XF  40,  N-10,  glossy  and  choice;  XF  40,  N-14,  mottled  black 
and  tan  obverse,  brown  reverse;  VF  20,  N-21,  nice  and  average;  VF 
30,  N-23,  dark  brown  and  glossy,  problem  free;  VF  35,  N-24,  glossy, 
but  there  are  some  handling  marks;  VF  35,  N-27,  medium  brown, 
one  cheek  mark;  1850  VF  35,  N-4,  choice  and  brown;  VF  35,  N-6, 
better  than  average  in  color  and  surfaces  for  the  grade;  XF  45,  N-15, 
blotchy  red  color  on  both  sides;  VF  35,  N-18,  average;  VF  20,  N-22, 
problem-free  wear  only;  VG  10,  N-24,  dark  and  a  bit  rough;  and  a 
VF  25,  N-27,  typical  handling  for  the  grade,  medium  brown.  (Total: 
16  coins) 

8128  A  large  lot  of  1851  large  cents  as  follows:  Fine  12,  N-4,  cleaned;  VF 
35,  N-6,  nice  and  medium  brown;  XF  45,  N-10,  choice,  lustrous, 
and  brown;  AU  50,  N-13,  above  average;  VF  20,  N-l 7,  brown  with 
two  red  spots  on  the  obverse,  and  cleaned;  XF  40,  N-22,  nice  for  the 
grade;  VF  20  Cleaned,  N-26,  needs  retoning;  VF  30,  N-29,  dark  and 
glossy;  XF  40  Cleaned  Bright,  N-30,  needs  toning;  XF  40,  N  31, 
choice  and  brown;  XF  45,  N-3 3,  choice;  VG  8,  N-35,  nice  tor  the 
grade;  VG  8,  N-36,  average;  AU  50,  N-38,  choice;  and  an  1851  VF 
30,  N-41,  average.  (Total:  15  coins) 


Session  Five  •  Saturday,  September  1  3,  1997  •  9:00  a.m. 


M.N  A  Luce  lot  >  t  1852  and  l  AS  ^  large  cents  as  follows:  1852  AU  50, 
N-  3,  a  bit  mottled;  AU  50,  N-6,  brown  with  hints  ot  red  on  the 
reverse;  Fine  15,  N-16,  choice  tor  the  grade;  XF  45,  N-l  1,  glossy  and 
choice;  AU  50,  N - 1 7 ,  beautiful;  VF  25,  N-20,  middle  die  state  and 
nice;  XF  45,  N-21,  outstanding  tor  the  grade;  1853  Fine  15,  N-4, 
average;  AU  50,  N-7,  choice  tor  the  grade;  Fine  15,  N-12,  average; 
XF  45,  N-18,  glossy  and  very  choice  for  the  grade;  VF  25,  N-23, 
dark;  AU  50,  N-24,  a  glossy  brown  beauty;  XF  45,  N-28,  splendid, 
struck  from  worn  dies;  AU  50,  N A0,  light  tan  and  lustrous,  a  few 
spots  on  the  reverse;  and  a  VG  8,  N-31,  corrosion  on  the  reverse. 
(Total:  16  coins) 

8130  A  group  of  Late  Date  large  cents  as  follows:  1854  VF  35,  N-2, 
struck  from  worn  dies;  VF  25,  N-6,  choice;  VF  20,  N-7,  scratches; 
XF  40,  N-l  1,  choice  for  the  grade;  VG  10,  N-16,  cleaned  and  olive 
in  color;  VF  20,  N-27,  average;  1855  XF  40,  N-6,  excellent;  VF  30, 
N-13,  nice;  1856  brown;  XF  40,  N-9,  excellent  color  and  surfaces, 
nicely  recolored;  XF  45,  N-ll,  golden  from  cleaning;  XF  45,  N-12, 
average;  XF  45,  N-13,  chocolate-brown  and  choice;  AU  55,  N-14, 
very  choice;  VG  10,  N-20,  porous;  AU  50  Recolored,  N-20,  now 
dark;  and  an  1857  XF  45,  N-l,  glossy  with  some  low  spots  on  both 
sides.  (Total:  17  coins) 

8131  1857  Flying  eagle  cent  VF;  1870  cent  Good;  1872  cent  Good;  1873 
cent  Good;  1876  cent  AG;  1880  cent  XF;  1908-S  cent  Fine;  1909-S 
Indian  cent  VG/Fine;  and  an  1837  Feuchtwanger  cent  AU.  (Total: 
9  coins) 

8132  1857  Flying  Eagle  cent  AU  50;  1862  XF  45;  1863  AU  50  Spots; 
1864  Copper-Nickel  XF  45;  1869  Fine  12;  1872  Good  4  Porous; 
1876  VF  35;  1878  AU  50  Tape  Residue;  1882  XF  40  Tape  Residue; 
1883  XF  45  Tape  Residue;  1884  XF  40;  1889  AU  50  Tape  Residue; 
1890  XF  40  Cleaned;  1892  XF  40;  1893  XF  40;  1900  AU  55  PVC; 
1901  MS  63  Red  and  Brown,  PVC;  1902  XF  45;  1903  AU  58;  1904 
MS  63  Brown;  1905  AU  55;  1906  AU  50  Tape  Residue;  1908  AU 
58;  and  a  1909  Indian  cent  XF  40.  (Total:  24  coins) 

8133  1860  MS  63  PVC,  mottled  orange  overtones;  1861  MS  64  PVC, 
strongly  struck  and  only  a  few  minor  facial  marks  from  gem  quality; 
1862  MS  60  PVC;  1863  MS  63  PVC;  and  an  1864  Copper-Nickel 
MS  60  Cleaned,  PVC.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8134  1866  AU  55  Cleaned;  1883  PR  62  Red  and  Brown,  Questionable 
Color;  1899  MS  63  Red  and  Brown,  good  luster  but  too  spotty  for  a 
higher  grade;  and  a  1936  PR  63  Red,  fiery  color  but  lightly  spotted 
and  showing  a  fingerprint  on  the  reverse.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8135  1870  XF  40,  light  contact  marks;  1888  MS  63  Red  and  Brown;  1896 
MS  63  Red  and  Brown;  1901  AU  50  Cleaned,  obverse  spotting; 
1901  MS  64  Red  and  Brown;  1904  MS  60  Cleaned,  heavy  carbon 
spots;  1906  MS  62  Brown;  1906  MS  63  Red  and  Brown,  environ¬ 
mental  damage  on  the  reverse;  1907  MS  63  Red  and  Brown;  (10) 
1909  V.D.B  averaging  MS  63  Red  and  Brown;  1909-S  Lincoln  AU 
58,  certain  to  be  resold  as  new;  1909-S  Lincoln  MS  63  Brown; 
1910'S  MS  63  Red  and  Brown;  1913-S  XF  40;  1917-D  MS  63  Red 
and  Brown;  and  a  1931-S  MS  64  Red.  (Total:  25  coins) 

8136  1905  MS  65  Red  and  Brown;  1920  MS  65  Red  and  Brown,  mostly 
red  with  some  iridescence;  1928  MS  65  Red;  and  a  1929-S  MS  64 
Red  and  Brown.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8137  1909-S  Lincoln  MS  64  Red  and  Brown  PVC;  1911  -D  MS  65  Red 
PVC;  191 1-S  MS  63  Red  and  Brown  PVC;  1914  MS  64  Red  and 
Brown  PVC;  1914  MS  63  Red  and  Brown;  and  a  191 5-D  MS  63 
Red  and  Brown.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8138  1914-0  VF  20  Corroded;  192 1-S  Fine  15;  1923-S  Fine  12;  1924-D 
VG  8;  and  a  1926-S  VF  30.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8139  A  group  of  lustrous  1 9 3 3-D  cents  that  includes:  ( 1 )  MS  63  Red;  (7) 
MS  64  Red;  (1)  MS  65  Red  and  Brown;  and  (4)  MS  65  Red.  (Total: 
1  3  coins) 

8140  Two-Cent  Pieces.  1864  VG  8  Cleaned;  1864  VF  20  Corroded;  1864 
MS  62  Red  and  Brown;  1865  VG  8  Dark;  1865  AU  55;  1865  MS  63 
Brown;  1866  MS  60  Red  and  Brown,  Corroded;  1867  MS  62  Brown; 
1868  AU  55  Cleaned;  1869  MS  60  Cleaned;  1870  MS  61  Brown, 
much  faded  red  intact;  1871  AU  50  Cleaned,  sharply  detailed  and 

ince  toning  back  nicely;  and  an  1872  XF  40  Polished,  the  key  to 
the  set  among  business  strikes.  (Total:  1  3  coins) 


BINDER  LOTS— HALF  DIMES  AND  NICKELS 

8141  1829  AU  58,  slightly  dished  toward  the  obverse  and  nicely  toned  in 
blue  and  gold  hues;  1830  MS  60  Obverse  Graffiti,  golden-violet  and 
bluish-green  accents;  1858  MS  63,  toned,  wire-edged  surfaces  with 
prooflike  tendencies;  and  an  1873  MS  60,  brilliant  and  mildly 
reflective.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8142  A  half  roll  (twenty  pieces)  of  1883  No  Cents  nickels,  all  well  struck 
examples  that  grade  MS  63  to  MS  64.  Most  exhibit  a  light  silver- 
gray  patina.  (Total:  20  coins) 

8143  A  fresh,  undipped  roll  of  1883  No  Cents  nickels  that  is  generally 
sharp  and  ranges  in  grade  from  MS  63  to  MS  65,  with  perhaps  only 
two  or  three  pieces  nice  enough  to  qualify  as  gems.  (Total:  40  coins) 

8144  1890  PR  63,  lightly  toned  and  too  lackluster  to  grade  higher;  1892 
MS  61,  toned;  1904  AU  58,  lustrous  and  toned,  looks  new  at  first 
glance;  and  a  191 1  MS  62,  steel-gray  and  pinkish-rose  color.  (Total: 
4  coins) 

8145  Buffalo  Nickels:  1913  Type  One  MS  64  PVC;  1918-D  AU  55; 
1919-D  AU  50;  and  a  1926-S  AU  55  Brushed.  (Total:  4  coins) 

BINDER  LOTS— QUARTERS 

8146  1917  Type  Two,  two  pieces,  1917-D  Type  Two,  1917-S  Type  Two, 
1918,  1918-S,  1919,  1919-S,  1920,  1920-S,  1921,  1923,  1923-S, 
1924,  1925,  1927 -S,  and  a  1928-D,  all  AG  to  Fine  with  several 
being  dark  and/or  corroded.  (Total:  17  coins) 

8147  1917  Type  One  AU  50  Cleaned;  1917  Type  Two  AU  55;  1923  AU 
58;  1925  AU  58  PVC;  and  a  1928-S  AU  58.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8148  1917  Type  One  AU  55  PVC;  1917  Type  One  AU  58  PVC;  1917 
Type  One  AU  58;  1917  Type  One  MS  60  Obverse  Planchet  Flaw 
PVC;  and  a  1917  Type  One  MS  61  PVC.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8149  1918-D  AU  55;  1919  AU  58;  1920  AU  50;  1920  AU  55  Cleaned; 
1921  AU  58;  1923  MS  60  Cleaned;  1927  MS  60  Full  Head 
Cleaned;  1928  MS  60  Full  Head  Cleaned;  1929-S  AU  58;  1930  AU 
55;  and  a  1930  AU  58.  All  are  lightly  toned.  (Total:  1 1  coins) 

8150  1924-D  MS  64;  1926  MS  64;  and  (2)  1928-D  MS  64,  one  of  which 
is  Ex:  Earl  Victor  Tuttle  (B&R,  6/81),  lot  2251 .  Only  the  1926  shows 
any  color.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8151  1926  MS  64  PVC;  1927  MS  64  PVC;  1929-S  MS  64  PVC;  and  a 
1 930-S  MS  64  PVC.  All  are  brilliant  or  pearl-gray.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8152  1926-D  MS  63  PVC,  flat  head  details;  1927  MS  63,  bright  and 
sharply  struck  with  even  gray-rose  patina;  1928-S  MS  63  PVC, 
speckled  toning;  and  a  1929  MS  61  Full  Head,  pale  color.  (Total:  4 
coins) 

BINDER  LOTS— HALVES 

8153  Bust  Halves:  1807  VF  30  Reverse  Graffiti;  1818  VG  10  Reverse 
Scratch;  1819  VF  20;  1820/19  VF  20;  1824  Good  4;  1825  VG  8; 
1826  VG  8;  1826  Fine  15;  1827  Fine  12;  1828  VG  8;  1828  Fine  15; 

1829  VG  10;  1829  Fine  15;  1829  VF  25;  1830  Fine  12;  1830  VF  20; 

1830  VF  30;  1831  Fine  15;  1832  Fine  12;  1832  Fine  15;  1834  Fine 
12;  1834  VF  35;  1834  XF  40;  1836  VF  30;  1836  XF  40;  and  an  1837 
Fine  15  Obverse  Scratch.  (Total:  26  coins) 

8154  1808/7  Fine  15;  1812  VF  25;  1813  VG  10;  1817  Fine  12;  1817 
Punctuated  Date  AU  50;  1824/4  XF  40;  1824  XF  45;  1824  AU  50; 
and  an  1833  AU  50.  A  desirable,  uncleaned  grouping.  (Total:  9 
coins) 

8155  1812/1  Small  8  VF  25;  1813  VF  30,  O-lOla,  R.4;  1814  VF  20;  1818 
Fine  15;  1821  VF  35;  1823  Fine  15;  1824  VG  10  Cleaned;  1827  VF 
30;  1830  Fine  15;  1836  Lettered  Edge  VF  30  Obverse  Scratches; 
1855-0  Arrows  AU  50  Lightly  Cleaned;  and  an  1857  VG  8.  (Total: 
12  coins) 

8156  1820/19  XF  45  ANACS,  a  nice,  original  gray-toned  coin  with  some 
luster  remaining.  The  following  are  all  uncertified:  1830  Fine  12; 

1831  Fine  15;  1833  Good  6;  1833  VF  20;  1833  Fine  12;  1834  VF  20; 
1835  VF  20;  and  an  1837  Good  4  Counterstamped  P.  CONLEY  on 
the  reverse.  (Total:  9  coins) 

8157  182  3  Ugly  3  AU  55  Cleaned,  hairlined  with  russet  peripheral 
accents,  desirable  Guide  Book  variety;  1824  MS  60  Cleaned;  1827 
AU  50  Cleaned;  and  an  1828  AU  55  Cleaned.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8158  Bust  halves:  1826  XF  40;  183  3  XF  40;  18  34  XF  40;  and  an  1835  XI 
40,  all  four  are  deeply  toned.  (Total:  4  coins) 


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8159  1827  XF  45,  natural  steel-gray  color;  1832  AU  55;  1832  AU  58;  and 
an  1833  AU  50,  all  three  AUs  are  brilliant  or  nearly  so.  (Total:  4 
coins) 

8160  1828  AU  58  Cleaned;  1832  AU  55  PVC,  Obverse  Scratch;  1832 
AU  55  Cleaned;  1836  Lettered  Edge  AU  55  Cleaned;  and  an  1836 
Lettered  Edge  AU  58  Cleaned.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8161  1829/7  AU  55  Cleaned,  russet  and  blue  toning  about  the  obverse 
margin;  1829  AU  50  Brushed;  1829  AU  50  Cleaned,  the  obverse  is 
framed  in  copper-gold  toning;  1829  AU  55  Cleaned;  and  an  1829 
AU  55.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8162  Seated  Half-Dollar  Lot:  1842  AU  58,  bright,  semi-reflective  sur¬ 
faces;  1859-0  AU  55,  some  light  gold  patina;  1875-S  AU  55 
Lightly  Cleaned,  untoned  and  sharp  with  a  few  minor  hairlines; 
1878  AU  58,  fully  struck  with  a  hint  of  rubbing;  and  an  1879  MS  61 
Lightly  Cleaned,  a  number  of  hairlines  show  in  the  obverse  fields. 
(Total:  5  coins) 

8163  High  Grade  Seated  Halves:  1846  AU  50;  1854-0  Arrows  AU  58; 
1857-0  XF  45;  1859-0  AU  58;  1862  MS  60  Cleaned;  1866  XF  40; 
1868-S  XF  45  Cleaned;  1869  AU  50  Cleaned;  and  an  1871  XF  45. 
(Total:  9  coins) 


8175  1878  8TF  MS  62;  1878  7/8TF  Strong  MS  61;  1879  MS  63;  1880  MS 
62;  1882  MS  63;  1883-0  MS  63;  1884-0  MS  63;  1885-0  MS  63; 
1887  MS  63,  a  borderline  prooflike;  1889  MS  63;  1899  MS  63,  mot¬ 
tled,  milky  toning;  1899-0  MS  63;  1900  MS  63;  1900-0  MS  63; 
1903  MS  63  PVC;  1903-0  MS  63;  and  a  1904  MS  60.  (Total:  17 
coins) 

8176  Better  Date  Morgan  Group:  1878-CCMS63;  1881-0  MS  64;  1881- 
CC  MS  63;  1883-CC  MS  62  Prooflike;  1884-CC  MS  64  PVC;  and 
a  1903-0  MS  64-  Some  are  lightly  toned.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8177  Morgan  Dollar  Assortment:  1878  7  Tailfeathers  MS  60  Prooflike, 
Questionable  Toning,  the  surfaces  are  deeply  mirrored  and  the  die 
characteristics  are  diagnostically  the  same  as  the  rare  proof  issue, 
and  has  been  sold  in  the  past  as  a  proof,  although  we  cannot  attest 
to  its  proof  status;  (2)  1883-0  both  are  uncirculated,  one  is 
prooflike;  1883-CC  MS  60;  1884-CC  MS  63;  1885  MS  63 
Prooflike;  1888-S  AU;  1890-S  MS  60;  1891  MS  60;  and  a  1903-0 
MS  63.  (Total:  10  coins) 

8178  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1878  MS  64  Prooflike;  1879-S  MS  64;  1881 
MS  64;  1881-0  MS  64;  1883  MS  64,  attractive  peripheral  color; 
1884  MS  64;  1886  MS  63  Prooflike;  and  an  1890  MS  64.  (Total:  8 
coins) 


8164  Another  High-Grade  Seated  Half  Group:  (2)  1858-0  AU  50;  1858- 
O  AU  50  Rim  Ding;  (2)  1858-0  AU  55;  and  an  1858-0  MS  62 
Cleaned.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8165  1916-D  AU  58;  1917  AU  58;  1917  MS  62,  satiny  rose-gray  surfaces; 
1917-D  Reverse  AU  58  PVC,  russet  peripheral  toning;  1920  AU  58, 
sharply  struck  with  virtually  complete  luster  under  golden  and  gun- 
metal-gray  toning;  and  a  1 941  -S  AU  58,  reverse  toning.  (Total:  6 
coins) 

8166  1916-S,  1917,  1917-D  Reverse,  1918,  1918-D,  1918-S,  1919,  1919- 
D,  1919-S,  1-920,  1920-D,  1920-S,  1921,  1921-D,  1921-S,  1923-S, 
1927-S,  1928-S,  1929-S,  1933-S,  all  AG  to  VG.  Later  dates  are  MS 
60  or  better,  unless  noted,  and  include:  1935  (XF  40),  1936  (AU 
50),  1938-D  (Fine  12),  1939-D  (XF  40),  1940,  1941  (XF  45),  1941- 
S,  1942,  1943,  1944,  1944-D,  1944-S,  1945,  1945-S,  and  a  1947 
(AU  50).  (Total:  35  coins)' 

8167  1934-S  MS  61,  pale  golden  color;  1936  MS  63;  1936-D  MS  63; 
1939  MS  62;  1946-D  MS  63;  and  a  1946-S  MS  63.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8168  1936-S  MS  64;  1938  MS  64;  1939  MS  64;  1945-S  MS  64;  1946-D 
MS  64;  1946-S  MS  64  PVC;  1946-S  MS  64;  and  a  1947-D  MS  64. 
All  are  brilliant  except  the  ‘46-D  which  is  attractively  toned. 
(Total:  8  coins) 

8169  Walkers:  1939-D  MS  65;  1942  MS  64  PVC;  1945  AU  55;  and  a 
1946-D  MS  64.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8170  1939-S  MS  65;  1945  MS  65;  1946  MS  65;  (4)  1946-S  MS  65,  all  are 
well  struck  and  one  is  toned;  and  a  1947-D  MS  65.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8171  1948,  1948-D, 1949, 1949-D,  1949-S,  1950-D,  1951,  1951-D,  1951- 
S,  1953,  1953-D,  and  a  1953-S,  all  MS  60  to  MS  64  examples. 
(Total:  12  coins) 


8179  1878-CC  MS  63,  pretty  orange  and  blue  toning,  mostly  on  the 
reverse;  1878-CC  MS  64  Prooflike;  1882-CC  MS  62;  1883-CC  MS 
64,  very  close  to  gem  quality;  and  an  1884-CC  MS  63  Prooflike. 
(Total:  5  coins) 

8180  1878-S  MS  65,  creamy-white  devices  and  a  hint  of  golden  color  at 
the  edges;  1881-S  MS  65,  deep  prooflike  reverse;  1882-S  MS  65; 
and  an  1898-0  MS  65,  mildly  prooflike.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8181  1879  MS  61;  1879-0  MS  60;  1880  MS  62;  (2)  1883-0  MS  63  and 
MS  64;  (2)  1884-0  MS  62;  (2)  1885-0  MS  63  and  MS  64;  1886 
MS  64;  1887-0  MS  62;  1889  AU  55;  and  a  1903  MS  62,  all 
exhibiting  varying  degrees  of  toning  on  the  reverse,  some  fairly 
spectacular.  (Total:  13  coins) 

8182  1879-0  MS  63;  1880-0  MS  62  Prooflike;  1882-0  MS  62  Deep 
Mirror  Prooflike;  1888-0  MS  62  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike;  1891-0  MS 
61,  strong  strike;  and  a  1901-0  MS  63  Prooflike.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8183  Morgan  and  Peace  Dollars:  1879-S;  1880;  (3)  1880-S;  (2)  1886; 
1887;  (4)  1896;  1898;  (4)  1921  Morgan;  and  (3)  1922,  the  group 
averages  MS  62-63,  most  are  essentially  untoned.  (Total:  20  coins) 

8184  1879-S  MS  63;  1882-S  MS  62;  1882-S  MS  63;  1882-S  MS  64;  (2) 
1884  MS  63;  1890-S  MS  60;  (2)  1890-S  MS  61;  (4)  1890-S  MS  62; 
1890-S  MS  63;  1898  MS  64  PVC;  1903  MS  64;  1921  MS  63;  1921 
MS  64;  1921-D  MS  64;  and  a  1976-S  Silver  PR  64  PVC.  All  are 
either  brilliant  or  lightly  toned.  (Total:  20  coins) 

8185  (3)  1879-S  MS  64;  and  (4)  1879-S  MS  65.  All  are  frosted  and 
sharply  struck.  (Total:  7  coins) 

8186  1880-CC  MS  64,  frost  break  on  Liberty’s  neck  from  gem  quality; 
1881-CC  MS  62;  and  (2)  1885-CC  MS  63  and  MS  64,  both  framed 
in  champagne-gold  toning.  (Total:  4  coins) 


BINDER  LOTS— DOLLARS 

8172  1875-CC  VF  35,  glossy  olive-gray  with  flashes  of  iridescence  in  the 

fields;  1878  7TF  Reverse  of  1879  MS  62  Prooflike,  originally  toned 
with  a  few  crisscrossing  facial  marks  limiting  the  grade;  1887  MS  63 
Deep  Mirror  Prooflike,  bright-blue  iridescence  about  the  margins; 
1890-CC  AU  55,  two-sided  gray  and  reddish-gold  toning;  and  a 
1904-S  XF  40  Cleaned,  harshly  scrubbed  and  since  toning  back  a 
delicate  dove-gray.  (Total:  5  coins) 


8187  Colorfully  Toned  Morgan  Dollars:  1880-S;  1881-S;  1882-0;  (2) 
1883-0;  1884;  (2)  1884-0;  1885; (2)  1885-0;  1886; (2)  1888;  (2) 
1888-0;  1891-0;  1892-0;  1898;  1899-0;  and  a  1901-0,  all  coins 
show  varying  degrees  of  original  toning  in  dozens  of  shades,  and 
average  MS  63  or  slightly  better.  A  lot  for  the  toning  enthusiast. 
(Total:  21  coins) 

8188  CC  Morgan  Group:  1882-CC  MS  64;  1883-CC  MS  64;  (2)  1884- 
CC  MS  64;  and  an  1885-CC  MS  63.  All  are  essentially  untoned. 
(Total:  5  coins) 


8173  1878  8TF  MS  61;  1878  7/8TF  Strong  MS  60;  1879-0  AU  55;  1881- 
O  MS  64-  1884  MS  64;  1884-CC  MS  64;  1884-0  MS  63  Prooflike; 
1885  MS  63  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike;  1890-CC  AU  55;  1896  MS  60 
Prooflike;  1903  MS  62;  and  a  1904-0  MS  64.  (Total:  12  coins) 

8174  An  assortment  of  Morgan  dollars  that  range  in  condition  from  VG 
to  MS  63  Uncirculated  pieces  will  be  noted.  Those  included  are: 
1878  8TF  (MS  61),  1878-S  (MS  60),  1879-CC,  1880-CC  Reverse 
of  1878,  1884-CC,  1885-CC,  1886-S,  1888-S,  1889-S,  1890-CC, 
(2)  1891-CC,  1891-S(MS  63),  1893-CC,  1894-0,  1894-S,  1895-0, 
1898-0  (MS  62),  1898-S,  1899,  1900-0  (MS  60),  1901,  1901-0 
(MS  61),  1902-S,  1903-0,  1904-0  (MS  62),  1904-S,  1921-D  (MS 
61 ),  and  a  1921-S  (MS  60).  (Total:  29  coins) 


8189  1883-CC  MS  63;  1883-CC  MS  63  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike;  1884-CC 
MS  62;  and  an  1884-CC  MS  61  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike.  (Total:  4 
coins) 

8190  1883-CC  MS  63  Prooflike;  1884-CC  MS  63  Prooflike;  1884-CC 
MS  64  Prooflike  PVC;  1885-CC  MS  63  Prooflike;  and  an  1885-CC 
MS  64  Prooflike.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8191  1883-CC  MS  63;  (3)  1884-CC  MS  63;  1884-CC  MS  64;  and  an 
1885-CC  MS  63.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8192  (2)  1883-CC  MS  64;  1883-CC  MS  64  PVC;  (3)  1884-CC  MS  64; 
and  an  1884-CC  MS  64  PVC.  (Total:  7  coins) 

8193  1883-CC  MS  64  Prooflike;  (2)  1884-CC  MS  64  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike;  and  an  1898  MS  64  Deep  Mirror  Prooflike.  (Total:  4 
coins) 


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Session  Five  •  Saturday,  September  1  3,  1997  •  9:00  a. nr. 


S194  Another  Morgan  Assortment:  1883-0  MS  60;  1884-0  MS  62;  (2) 
1888-0  MS  60;  1891-0  AU  55;  1896-0  AU  50;  (14)  1898-0  aver¬ 
aging  MS  63;  and  a  1900-0  MS  63.  (Total:  21  coins) 

8195  1883-S  AU  55,  virtually  unabraded  and  just  a  hint  of  obverse  fric¬ 
tion  from  mint  state;  1884-S  AU  50,  a  real  live  AU  and  not  the 
usual  overgraded  XF-AU;  1893  AU  55,  very  little  loss  of  detail  and 
showing  only  slight  obverse  rub;  1897-0  MS  60  Cleaned,  well 
struck  with  a  perimeter  ot  delicate  gold  on  the  obverse;  1898-S  AU 
58,  mildly  reflective;  and  a  1901-S  AU  58,  well  defined  and  exhibit¬ 
ing  subtle  golden  accents.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8196  1885-S  MS  63;  1886-S  MS  63;  1887-S  MS  63,  quite  frosty  and  bor¬ 
dering  on  choice  quality;  and  an  1888-S  MS  62,  patchy  hairlines  on 
the  reverse.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8197  1885-S  MS  64,  semi-reflective  and  choice;  1887-0  MS  63  Deep 
Mirror  Prooflike;  1887-S  MS  63  Prooflike;  1889-S  MS  63;  1890-S 
MS  64;  1891  MS  62  Prooflike;  and  an  1896  MS  64  Deep  Mirror 
Prooflike.  (Total:  7  coins) 

8198  1892-S  VF  30,  three  pieces;  (4)  1892-S  VF  35;  and  (3)  1892-S  XF 
40.  (Total:  10  coins) 

8199  1892-S  XF  40,  five  pieces,  all  pearl-gray  in  color  and  showing  less 
wear  than  the  typical  ‘92-S.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8200  1892-S  XF  40,  two  pieces;  1892-S  XF  45  Obverse  Scratch;  and  (2) 
1892-S  XF  45,  all  an  untoned  silver-gray  color.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8201  1899-S  MS  62;  1900-S  MS  63,  lustrous  and  considerably  finer  on 
the  reverse;  1902-S  MS  62;  1921  Morgan  MS  64;  1921-D  MS  64 
PVC;  and  a  1921-S  MS  64,  golden  toned  obverse.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8202  1922-D  MS  63  PVC;  1926  MS  64  PVC;  1926-D  MS  63;  1926-S  MS 
63,  lightly  toned;  and  a  1934  MS  63,  fully  struck.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8203  1922-D,  1923-S,  (2)  1924,  1924-S,  1926,  1926-D,  1927,  1927-S, 
and  a  1928-S  (removed),  all  grading  XF  40  to  MS  63.  (Total:  10 
coins) 

8204  1923-D  MS  64;  1926-D  MS  64;  1926-D  MS  64  PVC,  toned;  and  a 
1934  MS  64  PVC.  (Total:  4  coins) 


BINDER  LOTS— GOLD 

8205  Gold  Dollars.  1849  Closed  Wreath  XF  40;  1851-0  AU  50;  1852  MS 
60  Obverse  Scratch;  1853-0  MS  61  Lightly  Cleaned;  and  an  1854 
Type  One  MS  60.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8206  1850-0  gold  dollar  AU  55  Obverse  Scratch;  1864  gold  dollar  MS 
60  Light  Scratches,  Ex:  Beverly-Hilton  (Kagin’s,  1/75),  lot  685;  1877 
gold  dollar  AU  55,  a  semi-prooflike  and  fully  struck  example  of  this 
scarce  issue,  Ex:  Winthrop  Collection  (9/75),  lot  87;  and  an  1872-S 
eagle  XF  40  Lightly  Cleaned.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8207  1851  gold  dollar  Fine  15  Holed;  1853  gold  dollar  VF  35;  1853  quar¬ 
ter  eagle  XF  40  Obverse  Scratches;  1915  quarter  eagle  XF  40  Bent; 
and  a  1916  McKinley  gold  dollar  XF  40. 
McKinley  ex:  1986  San  Diego  Sale  (MA RCA,  9/86),  lot  999;  and 
1990F.U.N.  Sale  (MA RCA,  1/90),  lot  1651.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8208  1851-0  gold  dollar  VF  20  Reverse  Damage,  attempted  puncture  at 
the  mintmark;  1853  gold  dollar  AU  55;  1859  gold  dollar  AU  55; 
1843-0  quarter  eagle  VF  20;  1901/0-S  half  eagle  AU  50.  (Total:  5 
coins) 

8209  Gold  Dollars.  1853  XF  40;  1853  AU  50,  two  old  scratches  in  front 
of  Liberty’s  nose;  1853  AU  58,  just  enough  friction  to  preclude  a 
mint  state  rating;  and  an  1854  Type  Two  VF  35,  pinpoint  marks  at 
the  lower  obverse  margin,  otherwise  choice  for  the  grade.  (Total:  4 
coins) 

8210  1854  Type  Two  gold  dollar  XF  40  Damaged,  bright  overall  with  sev- 
eral  attempted  punctures;  1899-S  half  eagle  XF  40  Cleaned;  1900 
half  eagle  XF  40  Cleaned;  1902-S  AU  50  Cleaned;  and  a  1905-S 
half  eagle  VF  30  Cleaned.  (Total:  5  coins) 

-  I  I  Gold  Dollars.  1856  XF  40  Rim  Filed,  Cleaned;  1856  XF  45;  1861 
A(  50;  1862  AU  50;  1862  MS  60  Cleaned;  and  an  1873  Open  3 
MS  61 .  (Total:  6  coins) 

*212  I r i  ban  Quarter  Eagles.  1908  AU  50  Cleaned;  1910  Fine  12  Ex 
jewelry.  Polished;  191 1  AU  58;  1914-D  AU  55  Cleaned;  1915  AU 
50;  and  a  1629  AU  58.  (Total:  6  coins) 

1213  I  dorr-,  Halt  Efl* 1m  1847  XF-  40  (  :leaned;  1880'S  XF  40;  1881  AU 
>8  1881  1 1 r o  12  <  leaned,  (  fbverse  Scratch;  1882  XF  40;  1882 

AU  53  and  in  1884  XF  45.  (Total:  7  coins) 


la  •  alurday,  September  I  3,  I  997  •  9:00  a.m. 


8214  1880  half  eagle  XF  40  Polished;  1880  half  eagle  AU  55;  1881  half 
eagle  VF  20;  1886  half  eagle  XF  40  Cleaned;  1899-S  half  eagle  VI 
30  Polished;  and  an  1889-S  eagle  VF  35.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8215  Liberty  Half  Eagles.  1881  AU  58;  1899-S  XF  40;  1901-S  XF  40;  and 
a  1908  AU  50.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8216  Liberty  Halt  Eagles.  1885-S  XF  40  Cleaned;  1894  AU  50  Polished; 
1895  MS  60;  1897  XF  40;  1897-S  AU  50  Cleaned;  1899  AU  58; 
1907  AU  50  Polished;  and  a  1907  MS  62  Lightly  Cleaned.  (Total:  8 
coins) 

8217  Indian  Half  Eagles.  (2)  1909  AU  58;  1909-D  XF  40;  and  a  1913  AU 
50.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8218  Eagles.  1847  VF  35;  1894  AU  55;  1898  MS  61;  1900  XF  40 
Cleaned;  and  a  1910-S  XF  40.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8219  1856  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG- 111,  R.4,  XF  40;  Undated 
Liberty  Round  25  Cents,  BG-222,  R.4,  AU  58;  1869  Liberty 
Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-748,  R.6,  XF  40;  and  an  1871  Liberty 
Octagonal  1  Dollar,  BG-1109,  R.5,  XF  45.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8220  Undated  Liberty  Round  25  Cents,  BG-203,  R.6,  AU  50  Mount 
Removed;  Undated  (1853)  Liberty  Round  25  Cents,  BG-206,  High 
R.6,  AU  50  Acid-Treated;  Undated  Liberty  Round  25  Cents,  BG- 
224,  R-4,  AU  50  Holed,  Plugged;  1869  Liberty  Octagonal  25  Cents, 
BG-750,  R.7,  XF  40  Mount  Removed;  and  an  1869  Liberty 
Octagonal  25  Cents,  BG-751,  R.6,  AU  50  Acid-Treated.  (Total:  5 
coins) 

8221  1853  Peacock  Reverse  50  Cents,  BG-302,  R.5,  AU  50  Field  Tooled; 
1854  Liberty  Octagonal  50  Cents,  BG-305,  R.5,  AU  50  Mount 
Removed;  1854  Liberty  Octagonal  50  Cents,  BG-306,  R.5,  AU  50 
Polished,  Solder  on  Reverse;  1854  Liberty  Octagonal  50  Cents,  BG- 
306,  R.5,  AU  55  Ex:  Jewelry;  1854  Liberty  Octagonal  50  Cents, 
BG-306,  R.5,  XF  40  Scratches;  1874/3  Indian  Octagonal  50  Cents, 
BG-945,  R.5,  XF  40  Damaged,  Repaired;  and  an  1876  Indian 
Octagonal  50  Cents,  BG-949,  R.6,  MS  60  Obverse  Damage.  (Total: 
7  coins) 

8222  1900  Alaska  Gold  1/2  Pinch  MS  60  Cleaned;  1909  Alaska  Gold  1 
Dwt.  MS  63;  1904  Louisiana  Gold  1/4  MS  63;  1914  Montana  Gold 
MS  63;  1916  Canadian  Gold  MS  63;  and  an  1881  California  Gold 
Token.  (Total:  6  coins) 


BINDER  LOTS— COMMEMS 

8223  1893  Isabella  Quarter  AU  55,  attractive  reddish-gold  toning  about 
the  margins;  1936  Delaware  MS  62;  1936  Norfolk  MS  60  Reverse 
Cleaned;  1936-S  Rhode  Island  MS  60  Cleaned;  and  (2)  1934  Texas 
MS  60  and  MS  62.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8224  1893  Isabella  quarter  AU  55;  1921  Alabama  MS  60;  1892 
Columbian  VF  20;  1892  Columbian  MS  60;  1893  Columbian  AU 
50;  1935  Boone  MS  62;  1918  Lincoln  AU  50  Cleaned;  1920  Maine 
AU  55  Cleaned;  1921  Missouri  AU  58;  1921  Missouri  2x4  AU  58; 
1923-S  Monroe  MS  61;  (2)  1926  Oregon  AU  50  Cleaned;  1920 
Pilgrim  MS  60  Cleaned;  1921  Pilgrim  AU  50  Cleaned;  1926 
Sesquicentennial  MS  60  Cleaned;  1925  Stone  Mountain  AU  50 
Cleaned;  1925  Stone  Mountain  AU  55  Cleaned;  1925  Stone 
Mountain  AU  58  Cleaned;  and  a  1927  Vermont  MS  60  Cleaned. 
All  have  since  deeply  toned  from  paper  envelope  storage.  (Total:  20 
coins) 

8225  1893  Isabella  quarter  AU  58  Harshly  Cleaned,  peripherally  toned; 
1892  Columbian  MS  60;  1893  Columbian  MS  63;  and  a  1926 
Sesquicentennial  AU  58,  bright.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8226  Partial  Comment  Set:  1893  Isabella  quarter  MS  60  Prooflike, 
Cleaned;  1900  Lafayette  dollar  AU  50  Polished;  1935  Arkansas  MS 
60;  1936  Bay  Bridge  MS  60  PVC;  1937  Boone  AU  50  Cleaned; 
1925-S  California  MS  60;  1936  Cleveland  MS  60;  1893  Columbian 
Expo  AU  55  Cleaned;  1935  Connecticut  MS  63;  1922  Grant  VF 
20;  1924  Huguenot  AU  50  Cleaned;  1946  Iowa  MS  65;  1918 
Lincoln-Illinois  AU  55  Lightly  Cleaned;  1936  Long  Island  MS  63; 
1936  Lynchburg  AU  50  Polished;  1923-S  Monroe  AU  55;  1934-D 
Oregon  MS  60  Obverse  Scratch;  1915 -S  Pan-Pac  MS  60  Lightly 
Cleaned,  PVC;  1920  Pilgrim  MS  60;  1936  Rhode  Island  MS  60 
Cleaned;  1936-D  San  Diego  MS  63;  1926  Sesqui  AU  55  Polished, 
PVC;  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS  60  Lightly  Polished;  1934  Lex. is 
AU  50;  1927  Vermont  MS  63;  1936  Wisconsin  MS  64;  1946-D 
BTW  MS  65;  1947  BTW  MS  65;  1951  BTW  MS  65;  1951 
Washington-Carver  MS  64;  and  a  1652  Washington  Carver  MS  64- 
(Total:  31  coins) 


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8227  1893  Isabella  Quarter  MS  60  Cleaned;  (2)  1900  Lafayette  Dollars 
AU  58;  1936  Columbia  MS  60  Cleaned;  1920  Maine  AU  50 
Cleaned;  1920  Pilgrim  AU  55;  1946  Booker  T.  Washington  MS  63; 
1952-D  Washington-Carver  MS  63;  and  a  1952-S  Washington- 
Carver  MS  63.  (Total:  9  coins) 

8228  1900  Lafayette  Dollar  AU  55  Polished;  1921  Alabama  2x2  AU  50 
Polished;  1935  Connecticut  AU  55  Polished;  and  a  1918  Lincoln 
AU  50  Cleaned.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8229  1921  Alabama  MS  61;  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS  60;  1934  Boone  MS 
60;  1938-D  Boone  MS  63;  1918  Lincoln  MS  63;  1934  Maryland  MS 
63;  1936  Oregon  MS  63;  1920  Pilgrim  MS  63;  1935-S  San  Diego 
MS  63;  1934  Texas  MS  63;  and  a  1927  Vermont  MS  60.  (Total:  1 1 
coins) 

8230  1921  Alabama  2x2  AU  58;  1893  Columbian  Fine  12  Cleaned;  1935 
Connecticut  AU  50;  1922  Grant  AU  50  Cleaned;  1921  Missouri 
AU  50  Polished;  1926-S  Oregon  AU  55;  1925  Stone  Mountain  AU 
50  Cleaned;  1937  Texas  AU  55  Cleaned;  1927  Vermont  AU  50 
Cleaned;  and  a  1952  Washington-Carver  AU  50.  (Total:  10  coins) 

8231  1921  Alabama  2x2  AU  58;  1892  Columbian  VF  35;  1892 
Columbian  XF  40,  hollowed  out  and  hinged  on  the  reverse;  1893 
Columbian  AU  50;  1924  Huguenot  AU  55;  1925  Lexington  AU 
50;  1920  Maine  AU  55;  1921  Missouri  AU  55  Cleaned;  1923-S 
Monroe  AU  58  Cleaned;  1925  Norse  Thick  MS  60  Cleaned;  1925 
Norse  Thin  AU  55;  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  AU  58;  (6)  so-called 
half-dollars  from  the  1920s-40s  (Lexington  (2),  Byrd,  Lindbergh, 
Edison,  and  Pony  Express);  1898  U.S.S.  Olympia  medal;  and  a  1908 
Pacific  Fleet  medal.  (Total:  20  pieces) 

8232  1936  Albany  MS  63;  1936-S  Cincinnati  MS  63;  1925  Lexington 
MS  62,  faint  reverse  hairlines;  1936  Lynchburg;  1936-D  Rhode 
Island  MS  63;  and  a  Sesquicentennial  MS  63.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8233  1936  Albany  MS  63;  1922  Grant  MS  60  Cleaned;  1918  Lincoln  MS 
62;  1920  Maine  MS  60  Cleaned;  1925  Norse  Thick  MS  63;  1926-S 
Oregon  MS  62;  1952-D  Washington-Carver  MS  63;  and  a  1954-D 
Washington-Carver  MS  63.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8234  A  desirable  group  of  undipped  silver  commemoratives  that  includes: 
(2)  1936  Albany  MS  64;  1936  Cleveland  MS  64;  (2)  1936  Long 
Island  MS  64;  (2)  1936  Lynchburg  MS  64;  1934  Maryland  MS  64; 
1938  New  Rochelle  MS  64;  1920  Pilgrim  MS  64;  (2)  1936 
Robinson  MS  64;  1934  Texas  MS  64;  1946  Booker  T.  Washington 
MS  64;  and  a  1946-D  Booker  T.  Washington  MS  64.  (Total:  15 
coins) 

8235  1937  Antietam  MS  60  Cleaned;  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS  60;  1925 
Lexington  MS  60  Cleaned;  1925  Lexington  MS  62  PVC;  1923-S 
Monroe  MS  60;  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  MS  62;  and  a  1920  Pilgrim 
MS  62.  (Total:  7  coins) 

8236  1935  Arkansas  MS  63;  1935  Arkansas  MS  64;  1936  Arkansas  MS 
60;  1937-S  Arkansas  AU  55;  1939  Arkansas  MS  64;  and  a  1939-S 
Arkansas  MS  64-  (Total:  6  coins) 

8237  1935  Arkansas  MS  63;  1934  Boone  MS  63;  1925-S  California  MS 
63;  1922  Grant  MS  63;  1924  Huguenot  MS  63;  1925  Lexington  MS 
63;  and  a  1925  Norse  Thin  MS  63,  all  select,  naturally  toned  exam¬ 
ples.  (Total:  7  coins) 

8238  1935  Arkansas  MS  65;  1936  Cleveland  MS  65  PVC;  1946  Iowa  MS 
65;  1936  Robinson  MS  65;  1937  Roanoke  MS  65;  (2)  1935-S  San 
Diego  MS  65-;  1934  Texas  MS  65;  1936  Wisconsin  MS  65;  1936 
York  MS  65;  (2)  1946  Booker  T.  Washington  MS  65;  1946-D 
Booker  T.  Washington  MS  65;  and  (2)  1946-S  Booker  T. 
Washington  MS  65.  All  are  blatantly  original  examples  with  several 
opportunities  for  an  even  higher  rating.  (Total:  15  coins) 

8239  1936  Arkansas  MS  64;  1925  Lexington  MS  64;  1920  Pilgrim  MS  64 
PVC;  1937  Roanoke  MS  64  Prooflike  PVC;  1936-D  San  Diego  MS 
64;  and  a  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS  64  PVC.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8240  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS  62;  1936  Gettysburg  MS  62;  1926  Oregon 
MS  60;  1936  Robinson  MS  62;  1926  Sesquicentennial  MS  62;  1936 
York  MS  60;  and  a  1952-D  Washington-Carver  MS  60.  (Total:  7 
coins) 

8241  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS  63;  1925-S  California  MS  63;  1924 
Huguenot  MS  63;  1936  Long  Island  MS  63;  1925  Norse  Thick  MS 
63;  1936  Rhode  Island  MS  60  Cleaned;  1936  Robinson  MS  63;  and 
a  1952  Washington-Carver  MS  63.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8242  1936-S  Bay  Bridge  MS  64;  1925  Lexington  MS  64;  1936  Long 
Island  MS  64;  1936  Robinson  MS  64;  1935-S  San  Diego  MS  64;  (2) 
1925  Stone  Mountain  MS  64;  and  a  1954-D  Washington-Carver 
MS  64-  All  are  either  virtually  or  fully  brilliant.  (Total:  8  coins) 


8243  1935-D  Boone  MS  64,  prooflike  obverse;  1936-D  Boone  MS  64;  (3) 
1936  Cleveland  MS  64;  (2)  1946  Iowa  MS  64  and  MS  65;  and  a 
1936-D  San  Diego  MS  63.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8244  1935/4  Boone  MS  65;  (2)  1946  Iowa  MS  65;  1935-S  San  Diego  MS 
65;  and  a  1936  York  MS  65.  All  are  nice,  near-white  examples  of 
issues  that  generally  come  choice.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8245  1936  Bridgeport  MS  65,  four  pieces,  all  tinted  a  natural  silver-gray 
and  of  high-end  quality.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8246  1925-S  California  AU  55;  1924  Huguenot  MS  60  Cleaned;  1936 
Long  Island  AU  50;  1921  Missouri  MS  60  Cleaned;  1923-S  Monroe 
XF  40;  (2)  1920  Pilgrim  AU  50  and  AU  50  Polished;  and  a  1926 
Sesquicentennial  MS  60  Cleaned.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8247  1892  Columbian  XF  45;  1893  Columbian  AU  55;  1922  Grant  with 
Star  AU  55,  mostly  brilliant  with  heavy  die  polishing,  as  usual,  on 
this  rare  variety;  1928  Hawaiian  AU  55  Cleaned,  since  lightly 
toned  in  irregular,  milky  hues;  and  a  1954-S  Washington-Carver 
AU  55.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8248  1893  Columbian  AU  58;  1922  Grant  AU  50;  1924  Huguenot  AU 
58;  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  XF  45;  1915-S  Panama-Pacific  AU  55 
PVC;  1920  Pilgrim  AU  50  Cleaned;  1920  Pilgrim  MS  60  Cleaned; 
and  a  1921  Pilgrim  AU  58.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8249  1936  Elgin  MS  65,  four  pieces,  all  lightly  toned,  satiny  gems.  A  very 
pleasing  group  of  this  popular  Midwestern  commemorative.  (Total: 
4  coins) 

8250  1936  Gettysburg  MS  63;  1925  Lexington  MS  63,  golden-gray  ton¬ 
ing;  1936  Lynchburg  MS  63,  milky  patina  over  both  sides;  1936-S 
Texas  MS  63;  and  a  1925  Vancouver  MS  63,  attractive  peripheral 
color.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8251  1922  Grant  MS  63,  four  pieces,  all  bright  and  lustrous.  One  displays 
a  tiny  planchet  streak  across  the  bridge  of  Grant’s  nose.  (Total:  4 
coins) 

8252  1946  Iowa  MS  65;  1946  Iowa  MS  65  PVC;  (2)  1935-S  San  Diego 
MS  65;  and  a  1935-S  San  Diego  MS  65  PVC.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8253  1925  Lexington  MS  63  PVC;  1918  Lincoln  MS  63  PVC,  faint 
peripheral  color;  1925  Norse  Thin  Medal  MS  63;  1925  Norse  Thick 
Medal  MS  63,  toned;  1926-S  Oregon  MS  63,  brilliant;  1921  Pilgrim 
MS  63,  untoned;  1921  Pilgrim  MS  63,  brilliant;  and  a  1925  Stone 
Mountain,  lightly  toned.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8254  1936  Lynchburg  MS  65;  1936  Rhode  Island  MS  65,  mildly 
prooflike;  1937  Roanoke  MS  65;  and  a  1954-S  Washington-Carver 
MS  65.  All  show  the  lightest  golden  accents.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8255  1923-S  Monroe  MS  63;  1926  Oregon  MS  63,  dark  toning;  1926 
Sesquicentennial  MS  62;  (3)  1925  Stone  Mountain  MS  63;  1952 
Washington-Carver  MS  63;  and  a  1952-S  Washington-Carver  MS 
63.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8256  1926  Oregon  MS  63;  1926-S  Oregon  MS  63,  spotty  toning;  1936 
Oregon  MS  60;  1936-S  Oregon  MS  64,  natural  reddish-gold 
accents;  and  a  1937-D  Oregon  MS  64.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8257  1921  Pilgrim  MS  64;  1936  Rhode  Island  MS  64;  1937  Roanoke  MS 
64;  1936  Robinson  MS  64;  and  a  1935-S  San  Diego  MS  64,  all 
ranging  from  very  lightly  toned  to  brilliant.  (Total:  5  coins) 

8258  Robinson-Arkansas  Halves.  A  lovely  and  original  group  of  these 
popular  halves.  Graded  MS  64,  each  piece  has  bright,  satiny  luster. 
Three  pieces  are  almost  brilliant  and  only  one  shows  light,  even 
golden-brown  patina.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8259  Booker  T.  Washington  Commem  Set  1946-1951-PDS,  all  coins  are 
Brilliant  Uncirculated  and  average  MS  64-  A  well  balanced  set. 
(Total:  18  coins) 

8260  1947  Booker  T.  Washington  PDS  Set  MS  60  to  MS  63;  1947 
Booker  T.  Washington  PDS  Set  MS  64;  and  a  1953  Washington- 
Carver  PDS  Set  MS  64,  only  the  S-mint  is  toned.  (Total:  9  coins) 

8261  1951  Booker  T.  Washington  PDS,  five  sets,  a\  ■eraging  MS  63  in 
grade.  Two  or  three  pieces  are  perhaps  slightly  finer.  (Total:  15 
coins) 

8262  Washington-Carver  Set  1951-1954-PDS,  all  coins  are  Brilliant 
Uncirculated,  several  are  nicely  toned  and  all  average  MS  64 
(Total:  12  coins) 

8263  Washington-Carver  Set  1951-1954-PDS,  all  coins  are  Brilliant 
Uncirculated,  several  are  lightly  toned  and  all  average  MS  04 
(Total:  12  coins) 


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>.o4  l5)  1951  P L ">S  Washington-Carver  sets;  and  a  1954-PDS 

\\  a»hington-Carver  >et,  all  coins  average  MS  64,  most  are  brilliant 
and  several  are  lightly  toned.  (Total:  18  coins) 

8265  \X  ishington-Carver  Set  195 1  -  1954-PDS,  all  coins  are  Brilliant 
Uncirculated,  several  are  lightly  toned  and  all  average  MS  64 
(Total:  12  coins) 

s266  1954  Washington-Carver  PDS,  two  sets,  grading  MS  63,  MS  65, 

and  MS  63  on  the  first  set  and  MS  64,  MS  64,  and  MS  65  on  the 
second  set.  All  have  been  stored  in  cellophane  packets  for  over  forty 
years.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8267  (6)  Washington-Carver  1954-PDS  Sets,  all  average  MS  64  and  are 
essentially  untoned  coins.  (Total:  18  coins) 

BINDER  LOTS— MIXED  TYPE 

8268  Undated  (1792-94)  Kentucky  token  VF  30,  dark  brown  and  weakly 
struck  on  the  scroll;  (5)  1883  No  Cents  nickels  MS  63;  (2)  1883  No 
Cents  nickels  MS  64  PVC;  and  an  1883-S  dollar  AU  50  Cleaned. 
(Total:  9  coins) 

8269  1804  halt  cent  AU  50,  crosslet  4,  stems;  1797  cent  VG  8  Corroded 
and  Bent;  1847  cent  VF  20;  1870  cent  Good  4;  1872  cent  Good  4; 
1873  cent  VF  35;  1908-S  cent  VF  30;  1867  three-cent  nickel  AU 
58;  1873  three-cent  nickel  MS  63;  1913-S  Type  One  nickel  MS  63; 
1819  halt  dollar  Good  6;  and  an  1824  half  dollar  VG  10.  (Total:  12 
coins) 

8270  1835  half-cent  VF  20  Obverse  Dig;  1802  cent  Stemless  Fine  12, 
dark;  1812  cent  VF  20,  dark;  1813  cent  VF  20;  1843  cent  VF  20 
Corroded;  1851  cent  VF  20;  1853  cent  AU  50;  1929-D  cent  AU  55; 
1869  two-cent  piece  XF  40;  1866  three-cent  nickel  VF  30;  dateless 
Capped  Bust  half-dime  Fair  2  Damaged;  (4)  Capped  Bust  dimes 
Good-VG;  1837  No  Stars  dime  Good  4;  1877-CC  dime  AG  3 
Corroded;  1914-D  dime  XF  45  Cleaned;  1854  Arrows  quarter  Good 
4  Tape  Residue;  1837  half-dollar  Good  6;  1838  half-dollar  Fine  15 
Scratches;  (5)  AU  Walking  halves  from  the  1930s-40s;  1949-D 
half-dollar  AU  55;  1892-CC  dollar  VG  8  Obverse  Initial  Scratched; 
and  a  1921  Peace  dollar  VF  30  Tape  or  Glue  Residue  on  Reverse. 
(Total:  29  coins) 

8271  Large  cents:  1798;  1850;  1851;  1864  two-cent;  1852  three-cent  sil¬ 
ver;  three-cent  nickels:  1871;  1872;  1873;  1881;  1835  half-dime; 

1875- CC  dime;  and  an  1875-S  twenty-cent  piece,  all  12  coins  aver¬ 
age  VF.  (Total:  12  coins) 

8272  1909  VDB  Cent  MS  62  Brown;  1909  VDB  cent  MS  63  Brown; 
1883  No  Cent  nickel  MS  65;  1946-D  dime  MS  60;  1946-S  dime  MS 
60;  Seated  halves:  1854-0  Arrows  XF  40  Cleaned;  1855  Arrows  VG 
8;  1856-0  VG  8;  1858-0  AG  3;  1860-0  VG  10;  1876  Good  4; 

1876- S  Good  4;  1877-CC  Good  4;  1878  VG  10  Obverse  Marks; 
1878-S  Trade  dollar  XF  40;  (4)  assorted  Morgan  dollars  averaging 
XF  40;  1921  Peace  dollar  MS  60  Cleaned;  1934  MS  62,  toned;  1935 
MS  63,  toned;  and  (4)  assorted  circulated  Peace  dollars.  (Total:  26 
coins) 

8273  1915  cent  AU  50  Cleaned;  191 8-D  cent  AU  50  Cleaned;  1921-S 
cent  AU  50  Reverse  Whizzed;  1923  dime  MS  64  Full  Bands,  bril¬ 
liant;  1939-S  dime  MS  60  Brushed;  1938  quarter  PR  64  PVC;  1854 
Type  One  gold  dollar  AU  58,  sharply  struck  with  much  remaining 
luster;  1875-H  Canada  5-cents  Fine  12,  gray  patina;  and  a  1956 
Canada  dollar  MS  63,  prooflike.  (Total:  9  coins) 

8274  1937  cent  PR  64  Red;  1867  two-cent  piece  MS  62  Brown;  1852 
three-cent  silver  Fine  12  Cleaned;  1835  half-dime  Good  4;  1867  No 
Rays  nickel  AG  3;  1870  nickel  Poor  1;  1913-S  Type  One  nickel  XF 
40;  191  3  Type  Two  nickel  XF  45;  1914-S  nickel  AU  55;  1820  dime 
VF  30;  1901-0  quarter  AG  3;  1915-D  quarter  VG  8;  1932  quarter 
VF  30;  1932  quarter  MS  61;  1819  half  VF  30,  dark;  1925  Lexington 
AU  50  Cleaned;  1920  Pilgrim  AU  50;  and  a  five-piece  set  of  1954- 
D  coins,  the  cent  is  MS  63,  the  nickel  MS  63,  the  dime  MS  65,  the 
quarter  MS  63,  and  the  halt  MS  60.  (Total:  22  coins) 

■'275  A  dazzling  set  of  1950  proof  coins,  cent  through  half  dollar,  all  PR 
65  c.r  better.  The  Lincoln  exhibits  flaming  red  color.  (Total:  5 
coins) 

s  ’  7 6  Set ■,  i  if  pri » if  coinage,  cent  thr<  nigh  half  dollar,  from  1951,  (2)  1952, 
arid  195  3,  all  PR  65  or  better  quality.  (Total:  20  coins) 

i277  1 85  I -(7)  three-cent  silver  VG  8,  toned;  1834  half-dime  AU  55 

'  >bver-,e  8,  ratiln  -.  deeply  toned;  1834  half-dime  MS  60  Cleaned, 
rainbow  peripheral  colrw;  1882  nickel  VF  30;  1883  Racketeer  nickel 
MS  60  (  de  med,  a  couple  of  darker  obverse  spots  are  noted  around 
the  margin;  1877-S  quarter  AU  58,  brilliant  centers  with  rainbow 
r>  i*  I  perq  heries,  |  m‘>7  quarter  AU  55,  partially  toned;  and  an  1878 
rbr-  •  1<  .liar  XF  40  M>  Hint  Removed,  (  leaned.  (Total:  8  coins) 


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8278  1833  half-dime  XF  45;  1855  Arrows  half-dime  Fine  12;  1892  dime 
MS  61;  1899  dime  MS  63;  1875-S  twenty-cent  piece  AU  50 
Cleaned,  Retoned;  1809  half-dollar  Fine  12;  1836  half-dollar  VF  20; 
and  a  1936  half-dollar  AU  50.  (Total:  8  coins) 

8279  1836  half  dime  VG  8;  1801  dime  AG  3;  1805  dime  AG  3;  1820 
dime  AG  3;  1821  dime  Good  4  Bent;  1821  dime  VG  8  Damage; 
1824/2  dime  Good  4;  1829  dime  VG  10;  1830  dime  VG  8;  1833 
dime  VG  8;  1835  dime  Fine  15;  1836  dime  VG  8;  1807  quarter  Fair 
2;  1815  quarter  VG  8;  1833  quarter  Good  6  Damage;  and  an  1837 
Reeded  Edge  half  dollar  XF  40.  (Total:  16  coins) 

8280  A  group  of  Seated  coinage,  half  dime  through  dollar,  all  AG  to  Fine 
unless  noted.  Included  are:  1837  No  Stars  half  dime,  1838  No 
Drapery  half  dime  (obverse  scratch),  1853-0  No  Arrows  (damage), 
1853  Arrows  half  dime,  1858-0  half  dime  (XF  40  Obverse  Marks), 
1860-0  halt  dime  (AU  55),  1863  half  dime,  1838-0  No  Stars  dime, 
1838  No  Drapery  dime  (scratches),  1841  dime  (scratches),  1853 
Arrows  dime,  1858  dime  (XF  40),  1875  dime,  1875-S  twenty-cent 
piece,  1844  quarter,  1853  Arrows  and  Rays  quarter  (obverse  scratch¬ 
es),  1855  Arrows  quarter,  1872  quarter  (VF  20),  1874  Arrows  quar¬ 
ter  (XF  40  Damage),  1874-S  Arrows  quarter,  1875  quarter  (dam¬ 
age),  1891-S  quarter,  1842-0  Medium  Date  half  dollar  (VF  30), 
1853  Arrows  and  Rays  half  dollar,  1854-0  Arrows  half  dollar  (XF 
45  Obverse  Cleaned),  1877-S  half  dollar,  1891  half  dollar,  and  an 
1841  dollar  (XF  45  Obverse  Rim  Bump).  (Total:  28  coins) 

8281  1853  halt-dime  MS  60,  lustrous;  1837  Bust  dime  XF  45;  1831  quar¬ 
ter  AU  50  Polished,  Retoned.  (Total:  3  coins) 

8282  1860  halt  dime  AU  55,  mottled  toning;  1901-S  dime  AU  55,  a  well 
recognized  semi-key,  layered  in  milky  golden  and  steel-violet  shades; 
1905-S  half  dollar  MS  60  Cleaned,  copper-gold  accents  lessen  the 
effects  of  numerous  hairlines,  a  scarce  Barber  half  at  this  grade  level; 
and  an  1836  half  eagle  Fine  15,  light  obverse  rim  bump  at  5  o’clock. 
(Total:  4  coins) 

8283  1861  half  dime  MS  62  PVC,  steel-gray  surfaces;  1873  half  dime  MS 
62,  a  bit  softly  struck;  1878  dime  AU  55,  lustrous  with  golden-rose 
patina;  and  an  1886  dime  AU  58,  pale  peripheral  color.  (Total:  4 
coins) 

8284  1869-S  half-dime  AU  55,  essentially  untoned  and  sharp;  1853 
Arrows  dime  MS  63,  frosty,  silver-gray  surfaces  with  deep  russet 
accents;  1876-CC  dime  MS  62  Cleaned,  popular  CC  issue;  1841 
quarter  AU  50  Cleaned,  muted,  dull  gray  fields;  1847-0  quarter  AG 
3,  well  worn;  and  an  1874  Arrows  quarter  AU  58,  gray-golden  color. 
(Total:  6  coins) 

8285  1931-S  dime  MS  65  PVC,  toned;  (2)  1936-D  dime  MS  65  Full 
Bands  PVC;  1937  dime  MS  62  Full  Bands,  deeply  toned  on  the 
obverse;  1941  dime  MS  62,  pale  color;  1941  dime  MS  65,  brilliant; 
1941-D  dime  MS  62  Full  Bands,  lustrous;  1941-D  dime  MS  65  Full 
Bands,  brilliant;  1938-S  quarter  MS  65  PVC,  untoned;  1939-S  quar¬ 
ter  MS  65  PVC,  brilliant;  and  a  1943-S  quarter  MS  64,  dazzling 
mint  frost.  (Total:  1 1  coins) 

8286  1938-D  dime  MS  64  Full  Bands,  brilliant;  1835  quarter  VF  30  Field 
Smoothed,  Cleaned;  1859-0  Seated  dollar  XF  40  Cleaned;  1934-D 
dollar  MS  62,  untoned;  and  a  1934-D  dollar  MS  63,  nicely  toned. 
(Total:  5  coins) 

8287  1892-0  quarter  AU  50,  olive-green  and  gray  patina;  1906  quarter 
AU  58,  lustrous  still  with  little  color;  1909-D  quarter  AU  55,  rose 
and  lilac  toning;  and  a  1912-D  half-dollar  AU  58,  lustrous  pearl- 
gray  surfaces.  (Total:  4  coins) 

8288  1936  Arkansas  MS  64,  dull  gray-blue  toning;  1918  Lincoln  MS  64, 
smudgy  russet  color  in  the  center  of  each  side;  1936  Oregon  MS  65, 
deeply  toned;  1935-S  San  Diego  MS  65,  a  blazer;  and  a  1939 
Jefferson  nickel  PR  65,  golden  toned.  (Total:  5  coins) 

ADDITIONAL  MULTIPLE  LOTS 

8289  1 9 1 8-D  nickel  VF  30  Environmental  Damage  PCI,  dark;  1921-S 
nickel  VF  20  Scratched,  Reverse  Lamination  PCI;  1890-0  dollar 
MS  63/63,  accompanied  by  a  1982  AN  ACS  certificate;  1950  year 
set  MS  64-65,  the  1950-S  dime  appears  to  be  an  overmintmark; 
1982  P  and  D  year  set  MS  64,  lightly  toned;  and  a  1983  P  and  D 
year  set,  MS  64,  also  lightly  toned.  (Total:  6  items) 

8290  OTACS  Medals.  (26)  OTACS  silver  medals,  a  complete  set  from 
1965  through  1988.  An  impossible-to-duplicate  set  from  the  ass.n 
er’s  commissions.  (Total:  26  medals) 


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8291  ( 1 )  set  of  BU  Wartime  nickels;  (2)  63  mm.  Illinois  Sesquicentennial 
medals;  (1)  1982  silver  George  Washington  medal;  (11)  circ. 
Morgan  and  Peace  dollars;  the  1959-P  half  of  a  mint  set;  1959-D 
BU  year  set;  (2)  1978  mint  sets;  (2)  1980  mint  sets;  (2)  BU  Ike  dol¬ 
lars;  (2)  1975  proof  sets;  (1)  3-piece  1976  silver  proof  set;  (2)  1977 
proof  sets;  (2)  1978  proof  sets;  (2)  1979  proof  sets;  and  (2)  1980 
proof  sets.  (Total:  34  items) 

8292  Modern  Coins  and  Medals.  Included  are:  1908-S  cent  VF  30;  1912- 
S  cent  XF  40;  1931-S  cent  XF  45  Harshly  Cleaned;  1896-S  dime 
Fine  12;  1948  half  MS  63;  (6)  1958-D  halves  MS  63;  1923  dollar 
MS  63;  1924  dollar  MS  60;  1925  dollar  MS  60;  1971  dollar  XF  40; 
1892  Columbian  Expo.  MS  62;  (5)  1893  Columbian  Expo.  VG-XF; 
1926  Sesquicentennial  half  VG;  1925  Stone  Mountain  XF  45;  1946 
BTW  MS  60  Polished;  (13)  gold  plated  Bicentennial  medals;  San 
Diego  Bicentennial  medal  in  silver;  (4)  Illinois  Sesquicentennial 
medals  in  bronze;  and  a  Harry  Truman  one-ounce  silver  bar.  (Total: 
42  pieces) 

8293  An  interesting  assortment  of  Coronet  and  Braided  Hair  cents,  many 
unattributed,  and  grading  Fair  2  to  VF  30  (a  few  with  various  prob¬ 
lems).  Included  are:  (4)  1831, (2)  1832, (2)  1833,  1834,  1835, (2) 
1836,  (4)  1837,  (3)  1838,  1839  Booby  Head,  (6)  1851,  (8)  1852, 
(12)  1853  (one  counterstamped  ED  ELY),  (9)  1854,  (3)  1855,  (3) 
1856,  and  a  doggy  1857  Small  Date.  (Total:  62  coins) 

8294  A  group  of  Braided  Hair  large  cents,  all  AG  3  to  VF  20,  some  with 
porosity,  nicks,  scratches,  holed,  etc.,  and  broken  down  by  date  as 
follows:  (3)  1840,  1841,  (6)  1842,  (5)  1843,  (5)  1844,  (8)  1845,  (5) 
1846,  (6)  1847,  (7)  1848,  (3)  1849,  (7)  1850,  and  (8)  1851.  Only  a 
few  are  attributed,  so  great  fun  for  the  specialist.  (Total:  64  coins) 

8295  Nickel  Lot:  (33)  1883  No  Cent,  all  average  VF  with  a  couple  of 
AUs;  (2)  1913  Type  One;  (9)  1 9 1 3-D  Type  One;  1913-S  Type  One, 
all  the  Buffaloes  average  Fine;  1938  Jefferson;  (3)  1938-D  Jefferson; 
and  (16)  1939,  all  the  Jeffersons  are  uncirculated,  some  have  spots 
and  deep  toning.  (Total:  65  coins) 

8296  An  interesting  hoard  of  65  US  naval  documents,  mostly  from  the 
Nineteenth  Century,  including  travel  orders,  account  statements, 
hospital  lists,  and  appointments.  The  earliest  items  include  a  salary 
account  from  1818,  1820  travel  orders,  two  pay  allotments  of  1823 
(for  $15  monthly  support  of  Sail  Maker  William  Bingleyfs  family;  $5 
monthly  for  Seaman  William  Pepperfs  family),  and  an  1825  pay  ros¬ 
ter  of  tlie  USN  North  Carolina.  The  latest  item  is  a  1909  Voucher 
for  Commutation  of  Quarters  for  William  F.  Halsey.  Among  the 
more  interesting  items,  we  note  a  death  benefits  claim  from  1855, 
and  nearly  2  dozen  items  of  Gideon  Welles,  Secretary  of  the  Navy 
under  Lincoln  and  Johnson  (including  travel  orders  &  ship  post¬ 
ings).  Among  the  more  famous  officers  included  are:  1826  accounts 
for  David  Farragut  of  “Damn  the  torpedoes”  fame;  1824  letter  con¬ 
cerning  foodstuffs  and  1831  Statements  of  Accounts  of  Isaac  Hull, 
Commander  of  Old  Ironsides;  6  items  from  Vice  Admiral  David 
Porter  (1844  pay  allotment;  1863,  Mississippi  Squadron  letters; 
1868,  on  US  Naval  Academy  letterhead);  1903  Voucher  for 
Commutation  of  Quarters  for  Admiral  George  Dewey.  The  average 
condition  is  Fair,  with  most  items  showing  extensive  tears,  and 
quite  a  few  documents  now  in  pieces.  (Total:  65  items) 

8297  Type  Coins:  (5)  large  cents,  later  dates,  average  Fine;  (7)  Flying 
Eagle  cents,  average  Fine;  (3)  copper-nickel  cents  average  VG;  (2) 
1863  cents,  both  are  MS  63;  1852  three-cent  silver  AG;  1862  three- 
cent  silver  XF;  (6)  three-cent  nickels  average  Fine;  1829  half-dime 
AU;  (21)  Seated  half-dimes,  assortment  of  No  Stars,  Stars,  and 
Legend  obverse  types,  average  VG  with  several  AUs  and  an  MS  60; 
1835  dime  Fine;  (5)  Seated  dimes,  No  Stars  and  Stars  types,  average 
Fine;  (5)  twenty-cent  pieces,  average  VG/Fine  with  one  AU  55;  (4) 
Bust  quarters,  average  VF;  and  (5)  Seated  quarters,  average  Fine. 
Some  coins  in  this  lot  have  damage,  scratches,  or  corrosion.  (Total: 
67  coins) 

8298  (20)  Morgan  dollars,  most  dated  before  1921,  VG  8  to  MS  60;  (36) 
Peace  dollars,  all  common  issues,  VG  8  to  MS  63;  1960  proof  set; 
1964  proof  set;  (19)  1964-D  uncirculated  year  sets;  (9)  197 1-S  silver 
proof  Eisenhower  dollars;  and  (5)  1982-S  proof  George  Washington 
half-dollars.  (Total:  91  items) 

8299  Lincoln  Cent  Set  (1932-95).  A  pleasing  Choice  BU  set  overall  with 
many  full  red  coins,  especially  among  the  later  issues,  while  touches 
of  brown  can  be  seen  on  the  pieces  from  the  1930s.  Both  1932  coins 
are  XF.  Only  missing  the  Doubled  Dies.  (Total:  185  coins) 


8300  Mixed  U.S  Group  including:  1783  Washington  Piece,  Large 
Military  Bust  VF  20  Corrosion;  1722  Rosa  Americana  Penny  Fair  2; 
half-cents:  1794;  1800;  1828;  1853,  all  average  Fine;  large  cents: 
1802;  1812;  1818;  1843  all  average  Fine;  small  cents:  1857;  1859; 
1863;  1903,  these  average  VF;  and  a  1909  Lincoln  MS  63  Red  and 
Brown;  Jefferson  nickel  set  1938-195  3-PDS;  and  an  extra  1950-D, 
all  coins  are  Brilliant  Uncirculated;  Barber  dimes:  1892  VF  30; 
1896-0  Good  4;  1896-S  Good  4;  1903-S  AG  3;  1904-S  AG  3; 
1907-0  XF  40;  Mercury  dimes:  1919  XF  40;  1921  AG  3;  1921-D 
AG  3;  1926-S  Good  4;  1934-1945-PDS  all  are  average  circulated 
except  for  the  1943,  1944-PDS,  and  1945-PDS  which  are  uncircu¬ 
lated;  Roosevelt  dimes:  1946-1953-PDS  minus  the  1952-PDS,  all 
are  uncirculated;  Barber  quarters:  1892-S;  1899-S;  1902-S;  1903-S; 
1905-S  Obverse  Damage;  1908-S;  1909-0;  1913;  1914-D;  1914-S, 
all  are  average  circulated;  Washington  quarters:  1932-1953-PDS 
minus  the  1952-PDS;  and  an  extra  1940-D,  the  1932-D  is  MS  63, 
the  1932-S  is  MS  64,  the  1934-D  is  MS  64,  the  1935-D  and  1936-D 
are  MS  65,  the  remainder  average  MS  64;  and  a  strip  of  zinc-clad 
steel  (approximately  4  inches  by  6  inches)  used  to  coin  cents  in 
1943,  the  planchets  have  been  punched  out,  a  letter  of  description 
accompanies  it.  (Total:  199  pieces) 

8301  Large  Assortment  of  mostly  U.S.  including:  (140)  minor  cent  errors; 
(193)  Indian  cents,  average  circulated;  (2,049)  circulated  Buffalo 
nickels;  (150)  Barber  dimes,  Good-Fine;  and  (330)  circ.  and 
Uncirculated  Roosevelt  dimes.  Proof  sets:  (1)  1941;  (3)  1950;  (3) 
1951;  (4)  1952;  (1)  1953;  and  (2)  1960  Small  Date.  Canadian:  (16) 
1965  PL  sets;  (1)  roll  1963  5-cents;  (1)  roll  1964  5-cents;  (1)  roll 
1963  10-cents;  (1)  roll  1964  10-cents;  (1)  roll  1963  25-cents;  (1) 
roll  1964  25-cents;  (2)  rolls  1963  50-cents;  (2)  rolls  1964  50-cents; 
(2)  rolls  1963  dollars;  and  (2)  rolls  1964  dollars.  (Total:  2,906 
items) 


ADDITIONAL  COINS 


1652  Oak  Tree  Shilling 


8302  1652  Oak  Tree  Shilling  Fine  15  Tooled.  Noe-5.  4.34  grams. 

Medium  to  dark  gray  patina  over  each  side.  The  oak  tree  has  been 
engraved  to  strengthen  the  details.  While  the  ANAAB  certificate 
states  this  is  a  Noe-5,  the  coin  does  not  match  the  photograph  for 
the  Noe-4, 5  in  the  Breen  Encyclopedia.  Listed  on  page  18  of  the 
1997  Guide  Book. 


8303  1795  Talbot,  Allum  &  Lee  Cent  MS  63  Brown  PCI.  New  York.  A 

glossy  brown  example  with  darker  charcoal  accents  surrounding  the 
devices.  Listed  on  page  56  of  the  1997  Guide  Book. 


233 


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Scarce  1793  S-13  Liberty  Cap 


8305  1819/8  cent  PCI  graded  XF  45.  N-l,  R.l.  Sharpness  of  XF  45,  net 

VF  35.  Medium-brown  and  choice  for  the  grade. 
Ex:  Early  American  Coppers  #4,  ( 1/92),  lot  126. 


8304  1793  Liberty  Cap  cent  PCI  graded  Fine  15  Environmental 

Damage.  S-13,  R.3.  Sharpness  of  Fine  15,  net  Good  6.  Dark-brown 
with  some  moderate  to  heavy  porosity  on  both  sides.  The  date  and 
devices  are  still  sharp,  making  this  popular  Liberty  Cap  cent  a  wor¬ 
thy  acquisition  for  the  copper  specialist.  Free  of  significant  handling 
marks,  although  there  is  some  red  corrosion  on  the  upper  reverse. 


8306  1861  cent  AU  50  Hallmark,  rather  deeply  toned;  and  a  1925-S  dime 
AU  55  Hallmark,  streaky  color.  (Total:  2  coins) 

8307  1864  Bronze  Gent  MS  64PQ  Red  PCI.  Bright  orange-red  on  the 
obverse  with  a  pinkish  tinge  to  the  reverse. 

8308  1869  Cent  MS  62  Red  and  Brown  PCI.  Mostly  brown. 

8309  1873  Closed  3  Cent  MS  63  Red  and  Brown  Hallmark.  Faint  por¬ 
tions  of  original  red  can  still  be  seen  here  and  there. 

8310  191 1  Cent  PR  65  Red  and  Brown  Hallmark.  A  splendid  matte  proof 
that  retains  most  of  the  original  mint  red  color  from  when  new. 

8311  1995  Doubled  Die  Obverse  Cents  MS  66  Red  PCI,  two  pieces.  A 
pair  of  blazing,  spot-free  coins.  (Total;  2  coins) 

8312  1995  Doubled  Die  Obverse  Cents  MS  66  Red  PCI,  two  pieces.  A 
second  pair  of  these  popular  errors,  equally  as  nice  as  the  first. 
(Total:  2  coins) 

8313  1873  Closed  3  Three-Cent  Nickel  PR  63  Hallmark.  Untoned  with  a 
few  grade-limiting  carbon  spots  scattered  about. 

8314  1881  three-cent  nickel  PR  63  PCI,  speckled  gray  patina;  1884  nick¬ 
el  PR  63  PCI,  1/1  variety,  lightly  toned;  and  a  1938-D  Oregon  Trail 
MS  65  90%  White  PCI,  pale  patina.  (Total:  3  coins) 

8315  1853  half-dime  MS  61  PCI,  toned;  and  an  1877  quarter  AU  58  PCI, 
traces  of  peripheral  color  on  the  reverse.  (Total:  2  coins) 

8316  1942/1  Dime  MS  63  Split  Bands  Cleaned  PCI.  The  surfaces  are 
bright  from  cleaning  but  not  offensively  so,  and  a  bit  of  light  golden 
toning  has  begun  to  subdue  the  effects  somewhat.  Otherwise,  a 
pleasing,  near  mark-free  coin  and  sharply  struck  throughout. 

8317  1919-D  quarter  MS  63  PCI.  Bright  and  lustrous  with  no  trace  of 
toning.  Well  struck  with  70%  full  head  detail  and  noted  on  the 
holder  that  it  was  formerly  graded  MS  63  by  PCGS. 

8318  A  group  of  Blanchard  slabbed  Franklin  half-dollars  that  includes: 
(2)  1954  PR  66;  (2)  1955  PR  66;  1956  PR  66;  and  a  1963  PR  65. 
(Total:  6  coins) 

8319  1880-CC  dollar  MS  60,  PCI  graded  MS  62,  heavily  bagmarked  on 
the  obverse  and  lightly  toned  on  the  reverse;  and  an  1880-CC  MS 
64  PCI,  8/7,  Breen-5553,  brilliant.  (Total:  2  coins) 

8320  1882-S  dollar  MS  65  NCI  (MS  64);  (2)  1885-0  dollars  MS  62.2 
Compugrade;  1892-0  dollar  MS  62  PCGS;  1921  Morgan  dollar  MS 
62  PCGS;  and  a  1922  dollar  MS  63  PCGS.  (Total:  6  coins) 

8321  1889-S  dollar  MS  64PQ  100%  White  PCI,  since  holdering  the  coin 
has  toned  approximately  10%;  and  an  1891-CC  dollar  MS  63  PCI, 
lustrous.  (Total:  2  coins) 

8322  1905  quarter  eagle  AU  50,  PCI  graded  AU  58;  1926  eagle  MS  60 
PCI;  and  a  1928  double  eagle  MS  61  PCI.  (Total:  3  coins) 

8323  1 893  Half  Eagle  XF  45  PCI. 


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What  is  PHOTO  PROOF? 


PHOTO  PROOF  is  a  beautiful  four-page  folder,  con¬ 
taining  a  photograph  and  descriptive  text  about  a  certified 
coin.  But  to  describe  the  image  of  the  coin  as  simply  a 
"photograph"  is  like  describing  the  Taj  Mahal  as  a 
"mosgue."  The  beauty  and  guality  of  the  photographs  go 
far  beyond  anything  heretofore  available.  Using  state-of- 
the-art  digital  imaging  technology,  the  PHOTO  PROOF 
image  portrays  your  coins 
with  such  incredible  clari¬ 
ty  that  it's  like  holding  the 
actual  coin  in  the  palm  of 
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es,  it  even  surpasses  that 
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PROOF  images  are 
enlarged,  to  show  the  fine 
details  often  too  small  to 
see  without  magnification. 

The  impact  is  guite  dra¬ 
matic,  and  truly  brings 
the  concept  of  coinage  as 
"art"  to  reality. 

But  PHOTO 
PROOF  is  more  than  a 
photograph.  It  also 
includes  authoritative  text 
written  by  experienced 
numismatic  researchers 
which  provides  interesting 
historical,  cultural  and 
artistic  information  about 
your  coin.  Included  are  its 
attribution,  PCGS  or  NGC  grade,  specifications,  and 
mintage ;  an  extensive  bibliography  for  the  text  may  cover 
tales  of  intrigue  and  petty  jealousies  surrounding  the 
coin's  minting,  outstanding  design  elements  and  unusual 
public  responses  to  its  coining.  Finally,  additional  close-up 


exguisite  beauty  of  the  photograph  leave  nothing  to  the 
imagination,  and  enable  even  the  most  fastidious  collector 
to  fully  appreciate  every  nuance  of  the  coin.  And  the  less- 
experienced  collector  will  also  have  an  outstanding  educa¬ 
tional  "base"  from  which  to  conduct  further  research  into 
the  history  of  the  coin,  its  designer  or  the  times  in  which  it 
circulated. 


PHOTO  PROOFS  are  designed  for  insertion  into  cus¬ 
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lectors  and  even  children. 


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PROOF  for  only  $25  and  the  Deluxe  for  only  $40.  This 
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c®  proof. 


In  l he  last  decade  of  the  19th  century  the  Umrd  Suics 
was  in  the  throes  of  transition.  Economic  depression 
raged  Unionism  was  defining  its  relationship  both  to 
management  and  to  its  own  membership.  Industrial¬ 
ist  J.P  Morgan,  labor  advocate  Samuel  Gompers  and 
Congressman  William  Jennings  Bryan  were  familiar 
names  The  1 893  Chicago  World's  Columbian  Expo¬ 
sition  unveiled  the  technical  achievements  of  capital¬ 
ism  as  well  as  America's  cultural  sophistication.  Piano 
player  Scott  Joplin  introduced  a  new  kind  of  music 
Kagtimc.  It  was  against  this  backdrop  of  names  and 
events  that  the  coinage  of  Charles  E.  Barber  was  intro¬ 
duced  to  the  American  public 

Coins  are  usually  referred  to  by  their  design,  noi 
their  designer  The  Mercury  dime,  the  Franklin  half 
dollar,  the  Walking  liberty  half  dollar,  the  Lincoln  cent 
and  almost  all  other  coins  give  no  clues,  except  for  ini¬ 
tials  hidden  somewhere  on  the  coin,  to  the  design¬ 
er's  identity.  So  when  new  collectors  hear  about  Bar¬ 
ber  Coinage"  for  the  first  time,  they  must  think  these 
coins  have  something  to  do  with  haircuts  or  barber 
poles.  Only  four  U  S  coin  designs  arc  known  solely 
by  their  designer's  names  Christian  Gobrccht  and 
George  T.  Morgan  arc  famous  for  their  beautiful  dol¬ 
lars.  Augustus  Saint-  Gaudens.  the  famous  sculptor, 
designed  the  magnificent  20th  Century  twenty  dollar 
gold  coin.  Charles  Barber,  however,  achieved  equal 
notoriety  due  more  to  the  controversies  of  his  office 
than  for  the  beauty  of  his  designs. 

Charles  Edward  Barber  was  the  latest  generation  in  a 
family  of  engravers.  Bom  in  London  in  I  MO,  he  came 
to  the  United  States  w  ith  his  father  in  I8S2.  His  father 


a  THIS  SPECIMEN: 

The  coin  cnHectlag  bobby  entered  a  Ml  of  a  'lump 
at  the  tarn  of  the  ccntary.  and  the  ailalage  of 
proofs  was  down.  As  a  coaseqaeaee.  oaly  777 
proof  quarter  dollars  were  Issued  In  1902.  (>cms 
are  quite  scarce,  and  owe*  at  Ikh  lofty  grade  level 
crew  more  w.  PCGS  has  certified  owly  eight  exam¬ 
ple*  a*  PK-66  and  Just  three  piece*  finer  <11-96). 
At  with  all  proofs  of  thl*  aad  subsequent  dates 
la  the  Itarber  series,  the  dr*  Ice*  on  this  cola  are 
owly  partialis  fro*led.  This  speciiwra.  howev¬ 
er,  displays  amazingly  pristlae  surfaces  aad 
mi perl>  sharpness  of  strike.  Il  Is  ewttrely  onioned. 


1902  QU  ARTKR  DOLLAR 
PC  GS  HR-66 
ID#  4514701 


William  worked  as  an  engraver  for  private  businesses 
in  New  England  until,  in  1869.  he  was  appomied  Chief 
Engraver  of  the  United  Slates  Mint  Charles  accompa¬ 
nied  him  and  became  an  assistant  engraver  at  the 
mint  in  Philadelphia  When  William  Bartrr  passed  away 
in  1879.  President  Rutherford  B  Hayes  appointed 
Charles  to  the  position  of  Chief  Engraver. 

In  1887.  Mint  Director  James  P  Kimball  noted  in  his 
annual  report  that  m  his  opinion,  the  coinage  of  the  Unit¬ 
ed  Stales  was  out  of  date  and  should  be  changed.  At  his 
request.  Senator  Justin  S.  Morill  introduced  a  bill  autho 
rizing  the  Tneastry  Department  to  redesign  coins  with 
out  ttc  necessity  of  firs  obtaawng  CongrrsBtonwJ  qjpnwaL 
as  long  as  the  design  had  been  in  use  for  twenty-five  or 
more  years  The  Seated  Liberty  dime,  quaner  and 
half  dollar  had  remained  virtually  unchanged  since 
1837.  So  when  the  bill  passed  on  September  26. 1890. 
these  coins  were  first  to  be  earmarked  for  change 

The  Treasury  Department  again*  the  advice  of  (luries 
Barber,  organized  a  competition  to  produce  (he  new 
designs  Barber.  Augustus  Saint  Gaudens  and  engraver 
Henry  Mitchell  were  chosen  to  judge  the  con  lest  The 
result  was  disastrous,  mostly  because  the  judges  believed 
themselves  to  be  better  designers  than  the  conic  runts 
In  the  end.  Charles  Barber  got  what  he  had  wanted 
all  along  With  the  support  of  the  new  Mint  Director 
Edward  O.  Leech,  he  was  chosen  to  do  the  design  work 

The  Barber  Quarter,  as  adopted  in  1892.  shows  a  bust 
of  Liberty  similar  in  style  to  the  Morgan  Dollar  oil  fac¬ 
ing  right.  She  is  wearing  a  Liberty  cap  with  a  laurel 
wreath,  and  a  ribbon  ties  her  hair  m  the  back  of  her  neck 
IN  GOD  WE  TRUST  appears  above  her  head,  and 
the  date  appears  below.  Six  stars  on  the  lefi  and  seven 
curs  on  (he  right  represent  the  original  thirteen  colonies 
The  reverse  imitates  the  Great  Seal  of  die  United  States 
and  depicts  an  eagle  with  outstretched  wings,  holding 
an  olive  branch  with  thirteen  leaves  in  its  right  claw  and 
a  sheaf  of  1 3  arrows  in  its  left  There  is  a  ribbon  with 
the  mono  F.  PLURIBUS  UNUM  trm*  held  m  the  eagle  s 
beak  and  thirteen  stars  are  in  the  field  The  designers 
initial  <B)  is  at  the  base  of  Liberty  's  neck. 

When  the  firm  Barber  quarters  were  struck  m  January 
of  1892.  il  was  discovered  that  the  coins  wouldn't  suck 


photographs  may  be  included,  if  your  coin  is  an  unusual 
variety  such  as  an  overdate,  a  doubled  die,  an  overstruck 
mintmark  or  has  some  other  special  attribute. 

What  can  PHOTO  PROOF  do  for  you ? 

PHOTO  PROOF  is  the  perfect  solution  to  enjoying 
your  collection  in  the  privacy  and  comfort  of  your  home, 
while  protecting  your  valuable  investment  in  the  security 
of  your  bank  or  safe  deposit  box.  The  superb  guality  and 


_ _  What  are  we  offering ? 

Heritage  is  offering  a  substantial  discount  on  the  price 
of  a  PHOTO  PROOF  on  coins  purchased  from  a 
Heritage  Auction  There  are  presently  two  types  of 
PHOTO  PROOF  folders  available :  a  Standard,  which 
has  a  list  price  of  $35,  and  a  Deluxe,  with  additional 
close-up  photographs,  which  lists  for  $50. 


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